Personal Safety - Craftsman 172.11624 Owner's Manual

ELECTRICAL SAFETY cont.
NOTE: Theextension cordmust h ave adequate wiresize
AWG (American
Wire Gauge) for safe, efficientuse. Smaller gauge wires have greater
capacity (16 gauge wire has more capacity than 18 gauge wire).
PERSONAL SAFETY
I. ALWAYS stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense
when operating a power tool. DO NOT use tool while tired or under the
Influence of drugs, alcohol or medlcetlon. A moment of inattentionwhile
operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
2. ALWAYS dress properly. DO NOT wear loose clothing or jewelry. Pull
back long hair. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving
parts. Loose clothing,jewelry or long hair can be caughtin movingparts.
3. ALWAYS avoid accidental starting. BE SURE switch is in the "Off"
position before plugging in. DO NOT carry toolswith yourfinger on the
switch.Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or pluggingin tools that
have the switch in the "On" position invitesaccidents.
4. ALWAYS remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool
on, A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotatingpart of the tool may
result in personal injury.
5. DO NOT overreach. ALWAYS keep proper footing and balance at all
times. Proper footingand balance enables better control of the tool in
unexpected situations.
6. ALWAYS use safety equipment. ALWAYS wear eye protection. Dust
mask, non-skidsafety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protectionmust be used
for appropriate conditions
TOOL USE AND CARE SAFETY
1. ALWAYS use clamps or other practical ways to secure and support th_
workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your
body is unstable and may lead to loss of control.
2. DO NOT force the tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The
correcttool willdo the job better and safer at the rate for whichit is designed.
3. DO NOT use the tool if the switch does not turn it "On" or "Off".
Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be
repaired.
4. ALWAYS disconnect the plug from the power source before making
any adjustments, changing accessories or storing the tool. Such
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
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