Safety Instructions; For Power Tools - Craftsman 113.24140 Owner's Manual

general safety instructions for power tools
1. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL 12.
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 13.
This tool is equipped with an approved 3-conductor
cord and a 3-prong grounding type plug to fit the
proper grounding type receptacle. The green conductor
in the cord is the grounding wire. Never connect the
green wire to a live terminal.
3. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE
and in working order.
4. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS
AND WRENCHES
Form 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 17.
must not be slippery due to wax or sawdust.
6. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVI RONMENT
Don't use power tools in damp or wet locations. Keep 18.
work area well lit. Provide adequate surrounding work
space.
7. KEEP CHI LDREN AWAY
All visitors should be kept a safe distance from work
area, 19.
8. MAKE WORKSHOP KID-PROOF
- with padlocks, master switches, or by removing
starter keys.
9. DON'T FORCE TOOL
It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which 20.
it was designed.
10. USE RIGHT TOOL
Don't force tool or attachment to do a job it was not
designed for.
11. WEAR PROPER APPAREL
No loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry to get
caught in moving parts. Rubber-soled footwear is
recommended for best footing.
USE SAFETY GOGGLES
Safety gogglesmust comply with ANS Z87.1-1968.
Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is
dusty.
SECURE WORK
Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical. It's
safer than usingyour hand, frees both hands to operate
tool.
14. DON'T 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.
16. DISCONNECT TOOLS
before servicing; when changing accessories such as
blades, bits, cutters, etc.
AVOI D ACCI DENTAL STARTING
Make sure switch is in "OFF" position before plugging
in.
USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
Consult the owner's manual for recommended
accessories. Follow the instructions that accompany
the accessories. The use of improper accessories may
cause hazards.
NEVER STAND ON TOOL
Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the
cutting tool is accidentally contacted,
Do not store materials above or near the tool such that
it is necessary to stand on the tool to reach them.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS
Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that
is damaged should be carefully checked to ensure that it
will operate properly and perform its intended function
- check for alignment of moving parts, binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any
other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard
or other part that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced.
2. That compliance with applicable safety standards is assured by _n-
THIS SAFETY SEAL OF THE
POWER TOOL INSTITUTE ASSURES YOU...
1. That the manufacturer's power tools, including the particular tool
associated with the Seal, are produced in accordance with appl;cable
Standards For Safety of Underwriters' Laboratories and American
National Standards (ANSI).
dependent inspection and testing conducted by Underwriters' Labora-
tories (UL).
3. That every motorized tool is inspected under power.
4. That every tool has with it adequate instructions and a list of safety
rules for the protection of the user.
S. That the tool manufacturer is a member of the Power Tool Institute and
is a sponsor of the Institute's Consumer Safely Education Program.
Copyright 1969 by Power Tool Inslilute, Inc. All fights reserved.