Power Tool Safety - Craftsman 183.172500 Owner's Manual

[A WARNINGJ
Before using your cutter, it is critical that you read and understand these safety rules. Failure
to follow these rules could result in serious injury to you or damage to the cutter.
Good safe_ practices are a combina_n of common
sense, staying alert and undemtanding howto use your
power tool. To avoid mistakes that could cause sedous
mJury, do not plug in your cutter until you have read and
understood the following safety rules:
1. READ and become familiar with this entire Owner's
Manual. LEARN the tool's applications, limitations and
possible hazards.
2. IA WARNINGJ
Look for this symbol that identif'ms important safety
precautions. It means CAUTIONI BECOME ALERTt
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVEDI
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REMOVE ADJ_ KEYS AND WRENCHES.
Form the habit of checking to see that keys and
adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool before
turning "ON'.
NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.
TURN THE POWER "OFF". Do not leave the tool
before it comes to a complete stop.
NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could
occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is
unintentionally contacted.
DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
3. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.
4. DO NOT USE IN A DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT
such as damp orwet locations or exposure to rain.
Keep work area well lighted.
5. DO NOT use power tools in the presence of
flammable liquidsor gases.
6. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and
workbenches invite accidents.
7. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept
at a safe distance from the work area.
8. DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL ItwHIdothejobbetter
and safer at the rate for which if was designed.
9. USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Do not force the tool or
attachment to do a job for which it is not designed.
10. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. DO NOT wear loose
clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets or other
jewelry that may get caught in moving pans. Non-slip
footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair
covering to contain long hair.
19. MAINTAIN TOOt_ WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp
and clean for molt efficient and safest performance.
Follow instruc_ofls for lubricating and changing
accessories.
20. CHECK FOR D_Mt, GED PARTS. Before further use
of the tool, a guaed or other part that is damaged
should be carefuNy checked to ensure it will operate
properly and perfoml its intended function. Check for
alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts,
mounting and any _her conditions that may affect its
safe operation. Aguard or other part that is damaged
should be properly repaired or replaced.
21. MAKE WORKI_IOIP CHLD PROOF with padlocks,
master switches or by removing starter keys.
22. DO NOT operate the tool if you are under the
influence of any drugs, alcohol or medication that
could impair your abHify to use the tool safely.
23. USE DUST COLLECTION SYSTEM wherever
ossible. Dust generstod from certain materials can
e hazardous to your health and in some cases, a fire
hazard. Always operate the power tool in a well
ventilated area with adequate dust removal.
11. WEAR A FACE MASK OR DUST MASK. Sawing,
cutting, drilling and sanding operations produce
hazardous dust.
12. DIe, CONNECT TOOLS FROM THE POWER
SOURCE before servicing and when changing
accessories such as blades, bits, cutters, etc.
13. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL
STARTING. Make sure the switch is in the "OFF"
position before plugging into the power source.
14. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
Consult the Owner's Manual for recommended
accessories. The use of improper accessories may
cause injury to you or damage to the tool.
24. ALWAYS
WEAR EYE PROTECTION. Any power
tool can throw foreign objects
into your eyes which could
cause permanent eye damage.
ALWAYS wear safety goggles
(not glasses) that comply with
ANSI safety stenderd Z87.1. Everyday glasses have
only impact reststont lenses. They ARE NOT safety
glasses. Safety goggles are available at Sears.
I& WARNll_I
Glasses or gollIlII not In compliance with ANSI
Ztt7.1 could cI I_dous injury when they break.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR REFERENCE