General Safety Instructions - Craftsman 137.217100 Owner's Manual

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USINGTHE SHAPER/ROUTER
Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert
and knowing how to use your shaper/router.
To avoid mistakes that could cause serious injury, do not
plug the shaper/router in until you have read and
understood the following:
1. READ and become familiar with this entire instruction
manual. LEARN the tools applications, limitations, and
possible hazards.
2. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.
3.. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.
Form the habit of checking to see that keys and
adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool before
turning ON.
4 KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and
benches invite accidents.
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DON'T USE IN A DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT.
Don't use power tools in damp or wet locations or
expose them to rain. Keep work area well lighted.
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept at
a safe distance from the work area.
7. MAKE WORKSHOP KID PROOF with padlocks, master
switches, or by removing starter keys.
8. DON'T FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
9 USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force tool or the
attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.
10. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your
extension cord is in good condition. When using an
extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to
carry the current your product will draw. An undersized
cord will result in a drop in line voltage and loss of
power which will cause the tool to overheat. The table
on page 5 shows the correct size to use depending on
cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt,
use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge
number, the heavier the cord.
11 WEAR PROPER APPAREL. DO NOT wear loose
clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other
jewelry which may get caught in moving parts.
Nonslip footwear is recommended. Wear protective
hair covering to contain long hair.
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IF WEAR YOUR
_ ALWAYSWEAR EYE
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VL,LL _,<,: _ ,M,'_-g_3;£7 eye damage. ALWAYS wear
Safety Goggles (not glasses)
that comply with ANSI safety standard Z87.1.
Everyday eyeglasses have only impact-resistant
lenses. They ARE NOT safety glasses. Safety Goggles
are available at Sears. NOTE: Glasses or goggles not
in compliance with ANSI Z87.1 could seriously hud
you when they break.
WEAR A FACE MASK OR DUST MASK.
Shaping operation produces dust.
SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work
when practical. It's safer than using your hand and it
frees both hands to operate too!.
DISCONNECTTOOLS before servicing and when
changing accessories, such as blades, bits, cutters,
and the like.
REDUCETHE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING.
Make sure the switch is in OFF position before
plugging in.
USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the
owner's manual for the recommended accessories.
The use of improper accessories may cause risk of
injury to persons.
NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur
if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally
contacted.
19. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of
the tool. a guard or other part that is damaged should
be carefully checked to determine 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 conditions
that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that
is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.
20° NEVER LEAVETOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.
TURN THE POWER OFF. Don't leave the tool until
it comes to a complete stop.
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DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp
and clean for best and safest performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or cutter
against the direction of the rotation of the blade or
cutter only.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS