Craftsman 171.264630 Owner's Manual page 3

SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS
This manual contains
information that is important for
you to know and understand.
This information relates to
protecting YOUR SAFETY and
PREVENTING EQUIPMENT
PROBLEMS. To help you
recognize this information, we
use the symbols to the right.
Please read the manual and pay
attention to these sections.
I, DANGER I
URGENT SAFETY INFORMATION -
A HAZARD THAT WILL CAUSE
SERIOUS INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE
IAWARNING I
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION -
A HAZARD THAT MIGHT CAUSE
SERIOUS INJURY OH LOSS OF LIFE
I_C*UT'ON]
INFORMATION FOR PREVENTING
DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT
I NOTE I
INFORMATION THAT YOU SHOULD
PAY SPECIAL A'I-FENTION TO
i -4LWARNINGI 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
application 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 three-prong grounding
type plug, it should be plugged into a three hole
electrical receptacle. If adapter is used to accom-
modate a two-hole receptacle, the
adapter wire must be attached to a known
ground (usually the screw securing receptacle
cover plate). Never remove third prong.
Never connect green ground wire to a terminal.
3. Keep guards in place
Maintain guards 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
They will do the job better and safer at the rate
for which they were designed.
10. Use the right tool
Do not force tool or attachment to do a job it was
not designed to perform.
11. Wear correct apparel
Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties
or jewelry (rings, wristwatches) that may get
caught in moving parts. Non-slip 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 both hands are free 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.
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