Tools - Craftsman 17125455 Operating Instructions Manual

SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS
This manual contains informa-
tion that is important for you to
know and understand. This
information relates to protect-
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PREVENTING EQUIPMENT
PROBLEMS. To help you rec-
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['_WARNINGI 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 carefuify Learn its
application and limitations as welt 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 receptacle If adapter is
used to accommodate a two-hole receptacle, the adapter
wire must be attached
to a known ground (usually the screw securing
receptacle cover plate) Never remove third prong
Never connect green ground wire to a terminal
3. Keep guards in place
Maintain in working order, and in proper adjustment 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
Ftoor 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 well 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
Do not force tool or attachment to do a job it was
not designed to perform
10. Use the
right
tool
They wifl do the job better and safer at the rate
for which they were designed
11. Wear correct apparel
Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or
jewelry (rings, wristwatches) that may get caught
in moving parts Nomstip 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 A_so, use face or
dust mask, if cutting operation is dusty, and ear
protectors (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
performance Follow instructions for lubricating
and changing accessories