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SAFETY
GUIDELINES
- DEFINITIONS
This manual
contains
informa-
tion that is important
for you to
know and understand.
This
information
relates to protect-
ing YOUR
SAFETY
and
PREVENTING
EQUIPMENT
PROBLEMS.
To help you rec-
ognize
this information,
we use
symbols
to the right. Please
read the manual
and pay
attention
to these sections.
[_DANGER
]
URGENT
SAFETY
INFORMATION
-
A HAZARD
THAT
WILL
CAUSE
SERIOUS
INJURY
OR LOSS
OF LIFE
I _WARNING
IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INFORMATION
-
A HAZARD
THAT
MIGHT
CAUSE
SERIOUS
INJURY
OR LOSS
OF LIFE
_CAUTION
INFORMATION
FOR
PREVENTING
DAMAGE
TO EQUIPMENT
NOTE
]
INFORMATION
THAT
YOU SHOULD
PAY SPECIAL
ATTENTION
TO
,_WARNING
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 appli-
cation 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 recep-
tacle. If adapter is used to accommodate
a two-hole
receptacle, the adapter wire must be attached to a
know n ground (usually the screw securing receptacle
cover plate). Never remove third prong. Never con-
nect green ground wire to a terminal.
3. Keep guards
in place
Maintain in working order, and in proper adjustmeni
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 welt 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 jew-
elry (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 protec-
tors (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 per-
formance. Follow instructions for lubricating and
changing accessories.
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