General Safety Rules - Performax 240-3600 Operator's Manual

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
KNOW THE TOOL
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read
instruction manual .
IMPORTANT
This tool should only be serviced by a
qualified service technician . For more
information, call
1-866-858-2664 .

GENERAL SAFETy RULES

FOR ALL POWER TOOLS
WARNING:
injury, the user must read the Operator's
Manual.
WARNING:
warnings and instructions! Failure to
follow the warnings and instructions may
result in electric shock, fire and / or
serious injury. Save all warnings and
instructions for future reference.
1) Keep guards in place and in working
order.
2) Remove adjusting keys and wrenches.
Form a habit of checking to see that keys
and adjusting wrenches are removed from
the tool before turning it on .
3) Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas
and benches invite accidents .
4) Don't use in dangerous environments.
Don't use power tools in damp or wet
locations or expose them to rain . Keep the
work area well lighted .
5) Keep children away. All visitors should
be kept a safe distance from the work area .
6) Make the workshop childproof with
padlocks and master switches or by
removing starter keys .
7) Don't force the tool. It will do the job
better and more safely when it is used at the
rate at which it was designed to work .
8) Use the right tool. Don't force the tool
or attachment to do a job that it was not
designed to do .
SAFETy INSTRUCTIONS
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To reduce the risk of
Read all safety
9) Use the proper extension cord. Make
sure that your extension cord is in good
condition . When using an extension cord,
be sure to use one that is heavy enough
to carry the current that your product will
draw . An undersized cord will cause a drop
in line voltage, resulting in loss of power and
overheating . Table 1 shows the correct size
to use, depending on the cord length and
the nameplate amperage rating . If in doubt,
use the next heavier gauge . The smaller the
gauge number, the heavier the cord .
10) Wear the proper apparel. Do not wear
loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings,
bracelets, or other jewelry that can get
caught in moving parts . Non-slip footwear
is recommended . Wear protective hair
covering to contain long hair .
11) Always use safety glasses. Also use a
facemask or dust mask if the cutting
operation is dusty . Everyday eyeglasses
only have impact-resistant lenses . They are
NOT safety glasses .
12) Secure the workpiece. Use clamps or a
vise to hold the workpiece when practical .
It's safer than using your hand and it frees
both hands to operate the tool .
13) Don't overreach. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times .
14) Maintain tools with care. Keep tools
sharp and clean for best and safest
performance . Follow
lubricating and changing accessories .
15) Disconnect tools before servicing and
when changing accessories, such as blades,
bits, cutters, and the like .
16) Reduce the risk of unintentional starting.
Make sure that the switch is in the OFF
position before plugging in the tool .
17) Use recommended
Consult the Operator's
recommended accessories . The use of
improper accessories may cause a risk of
injury to persons .
18) Never stand on the tool. Serious injury
could occur if the tool is tipped or contacted
unintentionally .
instructions for
accessories.
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