General Safety Rules - McCulloch MT260 User Manual

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

WARNING! Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in
electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Work Area
Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and ark areas invite accidents.
Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids,
gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to
lose control.
Electrical Safety
Double Insulated tools are equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug
will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does no fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still
does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install a polarized outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.
Double insulation
power supply system.
Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as
pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an
increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.
Don't expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
W ater entering a power tool will increase the risk of
tric shock.
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the
tools or pull the plug from an outlet. Keep cord away
from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Replace
damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords increase
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the risk of electric shock.
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When operating a power tool outside, use an outdoor
extension cord marked "W-A" or "W". These cords are
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rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric shock.
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Personal Safety
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Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
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mon sense when operating a power tool. Do not use
tools while tired or under the influence of drugs, alco-
hol, or medication. A moment of
operating power tools may result in
injury.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
elry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and
gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry,
or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is off before
plugging in. Carrying tools with your finger on the switch
or plugging in tools that have the switch on invites acci-
dents.
Remove adjusting keys or switches before turning the
tool on. A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating
part or the tool may result in personal injury.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at
all times. Proper footing and balance enables better con-
trol of the tool in unexpected situations.
Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.
Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing
protection must be used for appropriate conditions.
Tool Use and Care
Use clamps or other practical way to secure and sup-
port the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the
work by hand or against your body is unstable and may
lead to loss of control.
Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your applica-
tion. The correct tools will do the job better and safer at
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eliminates the need for the need for the three wire grounded power cord and grounded
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the rate for which it is designed.
Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off. Any
tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is danger-
ous and must be repaired.
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Disconnect the plug from the power source before
making any adjustments, changing accessories, or
storing the tool. Such preventive safety measures reduce
the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
Store idle tools out of reach of children and other
untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands of
untrained users.
Maintain tools with care. keep cutting tools sharp and
clean. Properly Maintained tools, with sharp cutting edges
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, and any other condition that may
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affect the tools operation. If damaged, have the tool
serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by
poorly maintained tools.
Use only accessories that are recommended by the
manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may be
suitable for one tool, may be suitable for one tool, may
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become hazardous when used on another tool.
SERVICE
Tool service must be performed only by qualified
repair personnel. service or maintenance performed by
unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.
When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement
pars. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of
this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow
Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of electric
shock or injury.
Specific Safety Rule
Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when
forming an operation where the cutting tools may con-
tact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a "live"
wire will make exposed metal parts or the tool "live" and
shock the operator.
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WEAR YOUR
SAFETY GLASSES
AND DUST MASK