Safety Information - Craftsman 171.240300 Owner's Manual

This manual contains informa-
tion that is important for you to
know and understand. This
information relates to protect-
ing YOUR SAFETY and
PREVENTING EQUIPMENT
PROBLEM. To help you recog-
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Failure to heed all safety and operating instructions and warnings regarding use of this
product can result in serious bodily injury.
1. Know your power tool
Read the owner's manual carefully. Learn its applica-
tion and limitations as well as the specific potential
hazards peculiar to this tool.
2. Ground all tools (unless double Insulated)
If tool is equipped with an approved three-conductor
cord and a throe-prong grounding type plug, it
should be plugged into a throe hole electrical recep-
tacle. If adapter is used to accommodate a two-
prong receptacle, the adapter wire must be attached
to known ground, (usually the screw securing recep-
tacle cover plate). Never remove third prong. Never
connect green ground wire to_a terminal.
3. Keep guards In place
Maintain in working order, and in proper adjustment
and alignment.
4. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches
Form a 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
Do not use power tools in damp or wet locations or
expose them to rain. Keep work area well lighted.
Provide adequate surrounding work space.
7. Keep children away
All visitors should be kept a safe distance from work
area.
8. Make workshop child-proof
Use padlocks, master switches, or remove starter
keys.
9. Do not force tools
It will do the job better and safer at the rata for which
it was designed.
10. Use the right tool
Do not force tool or attachment to do a job it was not
designed to perform.
11. Wear right apparel
Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or
jewelry (rings, wristwatches) that may get caught
in moving parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended.
Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
Roll long sleeves above the elbow.
12. Use safety goggles (Head Protection)
Wear Safety goggles (must comply with ANSi
Standard Z87.1 ) at all times. Also, use face or dust
mask, if cutting operation is dusty, and ear protectors
(plugs or muffs) during extended periods of operation.
13. Secure work
Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical.
It's safer than using your hands, and it frees both
hands to operate tool.
14. Do not overreach
Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
15. Maintain tools with care
Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest
performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and
changing accessories.