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. Read the owner's manual carefully. 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 keysand adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning
it
on.
4.
KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.
5.
DON'T USE INDANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't use power tools indamp
or wet locations, or expose them to rain. Keep work area well lighted.
6.
KEEP CHILDRENAWAY. All visitors should be kept safe distance from work
area.
7.
MAKE WORKSHOP KID PROOF with padlocks, master switches, or by
removing starter keys.
8.
DON'T FORCETOOL.
It
will do thejob better and safer at the rate for 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 is recommended. Wear protectivehair coveringtocontain longhair.
11.
ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also useface or dust mask if cutting oper-
ation is dusty. Everyday eyeglassesonly have impact resistant lenses, they
are NOT safety glasses.
12.
SECURE WORK. Use clamps or avise to hold work when practical. It's safer
than using your hand and
it
frees both hands 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 instructions for lubricating and changing acces-
sories.
15.
DISCONNECTTOOLS before servicing; when changing accessories such as
blades, bits, cutters, and the like.
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