BEFORE CONNECTING YOUR TOOL
TO
A
POWER SOURCE
Be sure
you
have read all
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY RULES
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
(For
All
Tools)
1.
KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Readthe owner's manualcarefully. Learnthe
tools applications and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards
peculiar to
it.
2.
KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.
3.
REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to
see that keysandadjusting wrenches are removedfrom toolbefore turning
it
on.
4.
KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Clutteredareas and benches invit? accidents.
5.
DON'T USEINDANGEROUSENVIRONMENT. Don't usepowertools
in
damp
or wet locations, or expose them to rain. Keep work area well lighted.
6.
KEEP CHILDRENAWAY. Allvisitorsshouldbe keptsafe distance from work
area.
7.
MAKE WORKSHOP KID PROOF with padlocks, master switches, or by
removing starter keys.
8.
DON'T FORCETOOL.
It
willdothejob betterandsafer atthe ratefor which
it
was designed.
9.
USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force tool
or
attachment to do a job for which
it
was not designed.
IO.
WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Wear no loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings.
bracelets, or other jewelry which may get caught
in
moving parts. Nonslip
footwear isrecommended. Wear protective haircovering tocontainlonghair.
1 1.
ALWAYS USESAFETY GLASSES. Also useface or dustmask
if
cuttingoper-
ation is dusty. Everydayeyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses, they
are NOT safety glasses.
12.
SECURE WORK. Useclampsor a vise toholdwork when practical. It's safer
than using your hand and
it
frees bothhands to operate tool.
13.
DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
14.
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and
safest performance.Follow instructionsfor lubricatingandchangingacces-
sories.
15.
DISCONNECTTOOLS before servicing; when changingaccessories suchas
blades, bits, cutters, and the like.
16.
REDUCE
THE
RISK OF UNINTENTIONALSTARTING. Make sure switchis
in off position before plugging in.
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