Safety Warnings and Precautions
WARNING:
When
using tool, basic safety precautions should always be followed to
reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to equipment.
Read all instructions before using this tool!
1. Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas invite injuries.
2. Observe work area conditions.
Do not use machines or power tools in damp or wet
locations. Don’t expose to rain. Keep work area well lighted. Do not use electrically
powered tools in the presence of flammable gases or liquids.
3. Keep children away.
Children must never be allowed in the work area. Do not let
them handle machines, tools, or extension cords.
4. Store idle equipment.
When not in use, tools must be stored in a dry location to
inhibit rust. Always lock up tools and keep out of reach of children.
5. Do not force tool.
It will do the job better and more safely at the rate for which
it was intended. Do not use inappropriate attachments in an attempt to exceed the
tool capacity.
6. Use the right tool for the job.
Do not attempt to force a small tool or
attachment to do the work of a larger industrial tool. Do not use a tool for a
purpose for which it was not intended.
7. Dress properly.
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry as they can be caught in
moving parts. Protective, electrically non-conductive clothes and non-skid
footwear are recommended when working. Wear restrictive hair covering to
contain long hair.
8. Use eye and ear protection.
Always wear ANSI approved impact safety
goggles. Wear a full face shield if you are producing metal filings or wood chips.
Wear an ANSI approved dust mask or respirator when working around metal,
wood, and chemical dusts and mists.
9. Do not overreach.
Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Do not reach
over or across running machines.
10. Maintain tools with care.
Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer
performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
Inspect tool cords periodically and, if damaged, have them repaired by an
authorized technician. The handles must be kept clean, dry, and free from oil and
grease at all times.
11. Disconnect power.
Unplug machine when not in use.
12. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches.
Check
that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from the tool or machine work surface before plugging it
in.
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