Safety Symbols - Craftsman 172.267290 Operator's Manual

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY cont.
WARNING:
Double insulation DOES NOT take the place of normal safety
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precautions when operating this tool.
3. 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.
4. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool
will increase the risk of electric shock.
5. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the
power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged
or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
6. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor
use marked "W-A" or "W". Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of
electric shock.
7. If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a Ground Fault
Circuit Interupter (GFCI) protected supply. Use of a GFCI reduces the risk of
electric shock.
EXTENSION CORDS
USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good
condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to
carry the current 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 cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt,
use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord.
Table 1: Minimum Gage for Cord
Rating Volts Total cord length (in feet)
Ampere 120V 25 50
More Than Not More AWG
Than
0 6 18 16
6 10 18 16
10 12 16 16
12 16 14 12
CAUTION:
! Keep the extension cord clear of the working area. Position the
cord so that it will not get caught on lumber, tools or other obstructions while
you are working with a power tool.
WARNING:
Check extension cords before each use. If damaged replace
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immediately. Never use tool with a damaged cord since touching the damaged
area could cause electrical shock, resulting in serious injury.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont.
SAFETY SYMBOLS FOR YOUR TOOL
The label on your tool may include the following symbols.
V.......................................................................Volts
A......................................................................Amps
Hz....................................................................Hertz
W..................................................................... Watts
min..................................................................Minutes
....................................................................Alternating current
.................................................................Direct current
n ....................................................................No-load speed
o
....................................................................Class II construction, Double Insulated
.../min..............................................................Revolutions or Strokes per minute
.....................................................................Indicates danger, warning or caution.
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SERVICE SAFETY
1. If any part of this planer is missing or should break, bend, or fail in any way;
or should any electrical component fail to perform properly: SHUT OFF the
power switch and remove the planer's plug from the power source and have the
missing, damaged or failed parts replaced BEFORE resuming operation.
2. Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
3. If the replacement of the supply cord is necessary, this has to be done by the
manufacturer or his agent in order to avoid a safety hazard.
SAFETY RULES FOR PLANERS
DANGER
100 150
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hands on the planer (rear handle and front handle). If both hands are holding
the planer, the blade cannot cut them.
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1. ALWAYS use both hands when using the planer. Hold the front handle with your
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2. Operate the planer with the chip chute exhaust turned so it points away from your
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face and eyes.
Not recommended
3. To insure control, ALWAYS support your workpiece so the cut will be on your
right.
4. ALWAYS clamp the workpiece securely so it will not move when making the cut.
5. DO NOT use dull or damaged blades. Bent blades can break easily, or cause
kickback resulting in loss of control and serious injury.
6. ALWAYS hold the planer so the blades DO NOT come in contact with the
workpiece until you have squeezed the trigger switch and the planer has started.
It means attention! Your safety is involved.
Keep hands away from cutting area and blade. Keep both
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