Personal Safety - Craftsman 320.17559 Product Manual

The label on your tool may include the following symbols;
v
A
Rz
W
rain
no
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RPM
A
Volts
Amperes
Hertz
Watts
Minutes
Alternating current
No-load speed
Class II construction
Revolutions or Strokes per minute
Indicates danger, warning or caution, it means attention!
Your safety is involved.
PERSONAL SAFETY
• STAY ALERT, WATCH WHAT YOU ARE DOING, and USE COMMON SENSE
when operating a power toolo DO NOT use the tool while tired or under the
influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication.
o WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings,
bracelets, or other jewelry. Pull back and secure long hair. Non-slip footwear is
recommended.
° Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts.
o REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS OR WRENCHES. Form a habit of checking to see
that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool before turning it on.
• ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday glasses may have impact-resistant
lenses, but they are NOT safety glasses. Also use a face or dust mask, if the
operation is dusty.
TOOL USE AND CARE
= AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure the switch is in the "Off" position
before plugging the tool into an electrical outlet.
, DO NOT CARRY TOOLS WITH YOUR FINGER ON THE SWITCH.
, SECURE YOUR WORK. Use clamps or other practical ways to secure and
support the work piece. It's safer than using your hand, and it frees both hands
to operate the tool.
,, DO NOT OVER REACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
,, PLACE WORKPIECE ON A WORKTABLE OR WORKBENCH: a strong and
sturdy table designed for woodworking and similar tasks.
o USE A BACKSTOP: a stable surface against which the work piece may be held, to
prevent the work from moving with the sanding belto
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