General Safety Instructions For Power Tools - Craftsman 351.233731 Owner's Manual

12 1/2" planer
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FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON SEARS/CRAFTSMAN
12 1/2" Thickness Planer
if within one full yeer from the date of purchase, this Sears Craftsmen
12 1/2" Thickness
Planer fails due to a defect in material or workmanship,
Sears will repair it, free of charge.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY SIMPLY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS STORE
OR SERVICE CENTER THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES.
This warranty gives you specific lega_ rights, and you may have other rights which vary
from state to state.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., DEPT.698/731A SEARS TOWER, CHICAGO,
IL 60684
GENERAL
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR POWER TOOLS
BEFORE ANY WORK IS DONE, READ THE CAU=
TIONS
LISTED
BELOW
CAREFULLY.
WORKING
SAFELY PREVENTS ACCIDENTS.
OPERATOR SHOULD BE PREPARED FOR THE JOB
a.
Wear proper apparel
Do not wear loose clothing,
gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets or other jewelry
which
may get caught in moving
parts of the
machine.
b.
Wear protective
hair coveringto contain long hair.
c.
Wear safety shoeswith
non-slip soles.
d.
Wear safety glasses.
Everyday
glasses
have
only impact resistant lenses. They are not safety
glasses.
e.
Wear face mask or dust mask if cutting operation
is dusty.
f.
Be alert and think dearly.
Never operate power
tools
when
tired,
intoxicated
or when
taking
medications that cause drowsiness.
WORK AREA SHOULD BE READY FOR THE JOB:
a.
Keep work area dean. Cluttered work areas and
workbenches
invite accidents.
b.
Do not use power tools in dangerous
environ-
ments. Do not use power tools in damp or wet loca-
tions. Do not expose power tools to rain.
c.
Work area should be properly
Hghted.
d.
The proper electrical
outlet should be available
for the tool, A three-prong plug should be plugged
directly
into
a properly
grounded
three-prong
receptacle.
e.
Extension cords shouBd have a ground prong and
the three wires of the extension cord should be the
correct gauge.
f.
Keep visitors a safe distance from work area.
g.
Keep chiHdren out of workplace.
Make workshop
children-proof.
Use padlocks, master switches and
remove starter keys to prevent any unintentional
use of power tools.
TOOL SHOULD BE MAINTAKNED:
a.
Always unplug power tool prior to inspection.
b.
Consult the owner's manualfor specific maintain-
ing and adjusting procedures.
c.
Keep machine lubricated.
d.
Use sharp bKadesand keepthetool
clean for safest
operation.
e.
Remove
adjusting
keys and wrenches.
Form
habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from tool before turning on.
f.
Keep aH guards in place and in working order.
g.
Keep all parts in working
order. Check to deter-
mine that the guard or other parts will operate
properly and perform their intended function.
h.
Check for damaged parts. Check for alignment of
moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of
parts, mounting and any other condition that may
affect a tool's operation.
i.
A guard or other part that is damaged should be
properly
repaired or replaced. Do not perform
makeshift repairs (use the parts list provided with
owner's manual to order replacement parts).
OPERATOR SHOULD KNOW HOW TO USE TOOL:
a.
Use the right tooa for the job. Do not force a tool
or attachment
to do a job for which it was not
designed.
b.
Disconnect
tool
when
changing accessories,
such as blades, bits, cutters and the like.
c.
Avoid
accidental
start-up.
Make sure that the
machine is in the "off" position before plugging in.
d.
Do not force a tool. _t will work most efficiently
at the rate for which it was designed.
e.
Use recommended
accessories.
Consult
the
owner's manual for recommended
accessories.
The use of improper accessories may cause risk of
injury to persons,
f.
Handle the workpiece
correctly.
Use push sticks
or push blocks when required; protect hands from
possible injury.
g.
Direction
of feed. Feed work into a blade or cutter
against direction of rotation of the blade or cutter.
h.
Turn the machine off if it jams. A blade jams when
digs too deeply into the work (the motor force
keeps it stuck in the work).
i.
Never leave a tooJ running
unattended. Turn the
power off and do not leave too! until it comes to a
complete stop:
j.
Do
not
overreach.
Keep proper footing
and
balance.
k.
Never stand on tool. Serious injury could occur if
the tool istipped or if the cutting too! is unintention-
ally contacted.
I.
Keep hands away from moving parts and cutting
surfaces.
m.
Know your power tool. Learn its operation, ap-
plication and specific limitations.

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