Safety Instructions For Power Tools - Craftsman 113.213780 Owner's Manual

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN DRILL PRESS
If within one year from the date of purchase, this Craftsman Drill Press fails due to a defect in material or
workmanshi p, Sears will repair it, free of charge.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY SIMPLY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS STORE
OR SERVICE CENTER THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to
state.
SEARS. ROEBUCK AND CO., Sears Tower, BSC 41-3, Chicago, IL 60684
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KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL
Read the owner's manual carefully. Learn its
application and limitations as well as the specific
potential hazards peculiar to this tool.
GROUND ALL TOOLS
This tool is equipped with an approved 3-conductor
cord and a 3-prong grounding type plug to fit the
proper grounding type receptacle, The green conductor
in the cord is the grounding wire. Never connect the
green wire to a live terminal.
13. SECURE WORK
Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical. It's
safer than using your hand, frees both hands to operate
tool.
3. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE
in working order, and in proper adjustment and
alignment.
4. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS
AND WRENCHES
Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.
5. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN
Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. Floor
must not be slippery due to wax or sawdust.
6. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT
Don't use power tools in damp or wet locations or
expose them to rain, Keep work area well lighted.
Provide adequate surrounding work space.
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KEEP CHILDREN AWAY
All visitors should be kept a safe distance from work
area.
8. MAKE WOR KSHOP KID-PROOF
with padlocks, master switches, or by removing
starter keys.
9. DON'T FORCE TOOL
It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which
it was designed.
10. USE RIGHT TOOL
Don't force too! or attachment to do a job it was not
designed for.
11. WEAR PROPER APPAREL
Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry
(rings, wrist watches) to get caught in moving parts.
Nonslip footwear is recommended. Wear protective
hair covering to contain long hair. Roll long sleeves
above the el bow.
12. USE SAFETY GOGGLES (Head Protection)
Wear Safety goggles (must comply with ANS Z87.1) at
a!l times. Everyday eyeglasses only have impact
resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses. Also, use
face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty, and ear
protectors (plugs or muffs) during extended periods of
operation,
14. DON'T OVERREACH
Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
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MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE
Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest
performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and
changi ng accessories.
DISCONNECT TOOLS
before servicing; when changing accessories such as
blades, bits, cutters, etc.
AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTRNG
Make sure switch is in "OFF" position before plugging
in.
USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
Consult the owner's manual for recommended
accessories. Follow the instructions that accompany
the accessories. The use of improper accessories may
cause hazards.
19, NEVER STAND ON TOOL
Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the
cutting tool is accidentally contacted.
Do not store materials above or near the tool such that
it is necessary to stand on the tool to reach them.
20. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS
Before further use of the too!, aguard or other part that
is damaged should be carefully checked to ensure that it
will operate properly and perform its intended function.
Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other
conditi0r_s that may ,affect its operation. A guard or
other part that is damaged should be properly repaired
or replaced.
21. DIRECTION OF FEED
Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction
of rotation of the blade or cutter only.
22. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING
UNATTENDED
Turn power off. Don't leave tool until it comes to a
complete stop.