General Safety Instructions For Power Tools - Craftsman 113.23800 Owner's Manual

CRAFTSMAN WOOD TURNING LATHE ]
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f within one year from the date of purchase, th s Craftsman Wood Turning Lathe fa Is due to a defect in ]
material or workmanship, SearsWill 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 legal rights, an(] you may also have other rights which vary from state to
state.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO.
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GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR POWER TOOLS
1. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL
Read the owner's manual careful V. Learn tsapphcatlon
and lim=tations as well as the specifc potential hazards
pecul=ar to this tool.
13. SECURE WORK
use clamp5 or a vise [o _o_o .vof_ wneP, o_actical J t's
safer than using your nan_q t_ees _om llanos [c ooe_dte
too
2, GROUND ALL TOOLS
This tool is equipped with an approved 3-conductor
cord and a 3-prong grounpm3 type plug to fit the prooer
grounding type receptacle. The green conductor in the
cord is the grounding wire. Never connect tne green wire
to a live terminal.
3. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE
n worKing oroer, and in proper adj Jstment and align.
ment.
4. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES
Form habit of checkmg to see mat keys and aejustmg
wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.
5. KEEP WO RK AREA CLEAN
Cluttered areas and benches =nvlte accidents Floor
must not be shppery due to wax or sawdust.
6. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT
Don t use power tools in damp or wet locations or ex-
pose them to rain. Keep work area well lighted_ Provide
adequate surrounding work sp_ce.
7, KEEP CHILDREN AWAY
All visitors should be kept a safe distance from WOrK area
8. MAKE WORKSHOP KID-PROOF
= Wlttl padlocks, master switches, or bv removing starter
keys.
9. DON'T FORCE TOOL
It wdl do the job better and safer at the rate for which
it was designed
10. USE RIGHT TOOL
Don't force tool or attachment 1o eo a job _t was not
designed for.
11. WEAR PROPER APPAREL
Do not wear loose clothir_J, gloves, neckties or jewelry
(rings, wristwatches) to get caught m moving carts.
NONSLIP footwear is recommended. Wear proteetwe
hair covering to contain long hair Roll long sleeves
above the elbow.
12. USE SAFETY GOGGLES (Head Protection)
14. DON'T OVERREACH
Keepp_oper footing ano balance at a t_mes
15. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE
Keen tools shard ano c_ean for nest and safest oe_form-
ante. Follow mstructlo[ls for lubricating ano changing
accessories.
16. DISCONNECT TOOLS
before serv;cmg; when changing accessories such as
blades, o_ts. cutters, etc.
17. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING
Make sure switch s 7 "OFF" oosition before mugging
in.
18. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
Consult the owner's manure for recommended accessories.
Follow toe nstruct=ons that accomoanv the accessories.
The use of improper accessor=es may cause hazards.
19. NEVER STAND ON TOOL
Serious injury COUlO occur if tne too[ is tipped or if the
cutting tool is accidentally contacted.
Do not store matenals above or near me tOOl such mat
t is necessary to stand on the tool to reach them.
20. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS
Before further use of the tool. a guaro or other cart mat
s damaged should be carefully checked to ensure that it
will ooerate properly and perform _ts ntendep function.
Check for ahgnment of moving parts, Oinolng of moving
parts, breakage of parts, mounting, ano any otner con-
ditions that may affect ts ooerat_on. ,_ guata or other
Dart That _s damageo should be orooerly reoalreG or
replaced
21. DIRECTION OF FEED
Feed work into a blade or cutter against the dl_ection of
rotation of the blade or cutter omv_
22. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING
UNATTENDED
Turn power off. Don't leave
tOOl
until !t comes to ._
complete stop.
Wear safety goggles (must comply with ANS Z87.1)
at all times. Also, use face or dust mask if cutting oper
ation is dusty, and ear protectors (plugs or muffs) durin_
extended periods of operation. 2