General Safety Instructions For Power Tools - Craftsman 113 Owner's Manual

general safety instructions For power fools
1. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL
protectors (plugs or muffs) dt_Hng extended periods of
Read and understand the owner's manual and labels operation.
affixed to the tool. Learn its application and
limitations as well as the specific potential hazards
peculiar to this tool.
2. GROUND ALL TOOLS
This tool is equipped with an approved 3-conductor
cord and a 3. arong grounding type plug to fit the
3roper grounding tv_ae receptacle. The green conductor
r_ the cord is the grounding w_re. Never connect the
green wire to a I,ve terminal.
3. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE
_r_ working order, and _n proper adjustment and
alignment.
4. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS
AND WRENCHES
Form hab, t of checking to see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from tool before turning lr on
5. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN
Cluttered areas and benches inwte accidents. Floor
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SECURE WORK
Use clam3s or a vise to hold work when practical. It's
safer than using your hand, frees both hands to operate
tool.
DON'T OVERREACH
Keep proper footing and balance at all times,
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE
<eep toots shart) and clean for Pest and safest
performance. Fo[tow instructions for l[_bricating and
chang_ rig accessories.
16. DISCONNECT TOOLS
before servicing; when changing accessories such as
blades, bits, cutters, etc.
!7. AVOI D ACCI DENTAL STARTING
Make sure switch Is tn "OFF" position before ptuggmg
in,
must not be sl operv due to wax o_ sawdust.
-6. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT
18. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORI ES
Consult the owner's manual for recommended
Don't use power tools n damp or wet locations or
accessories. Foltow the instructiOnS that accompany
expose them to rain. Keep work area well ghted, the accessories. The use of _mproDer accessories may
Provide adequate surrounding work space, cause hazards.
7. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY
AIr visitors should be kept a safe distance from work
_rea,
8. MAKE WOR KSHOP KID-PROOF
wtth padlocks, master switches or by removing
starter keys.
9. DON'T FORCE TOOL
It w_!t do the job better and safer at the rate for which
tt was designed.
10. USE RIGHT TOOL
Don't force tool or attachment to do a ]ob tt was not
designed for.
11, WEAR PROPER APPAREL
Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry
(rings, wrist watches) to get caught in moving parts.
Nonstip footwear is recommended. Wear protective
hair covering to contain long hair. Roll tong sleeves
above the elbow.
12. USE SAFETY GOGGLES (Head Protection)
Wear Safety goggles (must comply with ANS Z87.1 ) at
all times. Everyday eyeglasses only have impact
resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses. Also, use
face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty, and ear
19. NEVER STAND ON TOOL
Serious injury could occur if the tool is t_pped or if the
cutPng [ool _saccidentally contacted.
Do not _.[ore materials above or near the tool such that
_t _s_)ecessary to stand on the too to reach them,
20. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS
Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that
_s damageo should be carefully checked to ensure that _t
will operate properly and perform its intended function.
Check for alignmem of moving parts, binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other
conditions that may ,affect _ts operation. A guard or
other part that is damaged should be 3roperly repa_reo
or replaced.
21. DIRECTION OF FEED
Feed work into a blade or cutter against the dtrection
of rotation of the blade or cutter on y
22. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING
UNATTENDED
Turn power off Don't leave tool untd _t comes to a
complete stop.