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General Safety Rules For Power Tools
A CAUTION
ALWAYS
WEAR EYE PROTECTION.
The operation
of any power tool can result in foreign objects being
thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe injury.
Before beginning
tool operation,
always wear safety
goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full-
face shield when needed. A Wide Vision Safety Mask is
recommended
for use over eyeglasses
or standard
safety glasses with side shields.
Always wear eye
protection
that is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
ACAUTION
ALWAYS
WEAR EAR PROTECTION.
Power tools
can generate
high levels of noise that will cause
permanent
hearing loss.
Before beginning
tool
operation,
always don hearing
protection
to minimize
the risk of damaging
hearing.
A CAUTION
ALWAYS
BE ALERT.
Operating
electrically
powered
machinery
poses a risk of serious physical
injury to
hands and fingers.
Always operate
machinery
with
ALL guards in place and in good working
order. DO
NOT attempt to defeat safety guards!
•
KNOW THE POWER TOOL.
Read the operator's manual carefully. Learn the
machine's applications and limitations as well as any specific potential hazards related
to this tool.
•
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE.
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean for better and
safer performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
•
USE THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB. Do not force the tool or attachment to do a
job for which it was not designed. Use it only the way it was intended.
•
DO NOT OVERREACH.
Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
•
KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN.
Cluttered work areas and workbenches
invite
accidents. Keep floors clean and free of accumulated dust. DO NOT leave tools or
pieces of wood on top of the machine or on support extensions while it is in operation.
•
KEEP WORK AREA WELL LIGHTED.
Good lighting promotes safety and good
output.
•
DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS
ENVIRONMENT.
Do not use power tools near
gasoline or other flammable liquids or explosive fumes. Do not use in damp or wet
conditions.
•
WEAR A DUST MASK to keep from inhaling fine particles.
Use wood dust collection
systems whenever possible.
Sears, Roebuck and Co.
CompuCarve
TM
System (Rev 1.6) 09/27/06
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