Rikon Power Tools 31-200, Operator'S Manual

14.  

REMOVE ALL MAINTENANCE TOOLS 

from the immediate area prior to turning “ON” the 

machine. 

15.  

USE ONLY RECOMMENDED 

ACCESSORIES. 

Use of incorrect or improper 

accessories could cause serious injury to the 

operator and cause damage to the tool. If in 

doubt, check the instruction manual that comes 

with that particular accessory.

16.  

NEVER LEAVE A RUNNING TOOL 

UNATTENDED. 

Turn the power switch to the 

“OFF” position. 

DO NOT

 leave the tool until it has 

come to a complete stop.

17.  

DO NOT STAND ON A TOOL.

 Serious injury 

could result if the tool tips over, or you 

accidentally contact the tool.

18.  

DO NOT

 store anything above or near the 

tool where anyone might try to stand on the tool 

to reach it.

19.  

MAINTAIN YOUR BALANCE. DO NOT

extend yourself over the tool. Wear oil resistant 

rubber soled shoes. Keep floor clear of debris, 

grease, and wax.

20.  

MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE.

 Always 

keep tools clean and in good working order. Keep 

all blades and tool bits sharp, dress grinding 

wheels and change other abrasive accessories 

when worn. 

21.  

EACH AND EVERY TIME, CHECK FOR 

DAMAGED PARTS PRIOR TO USING THE 

TOOL. 

Carefully check all guards to see that they 

operate properly, are not damaged, and perform 

their intended functions. Check for alignment, 

binding or breaking of moving parts. A guard or 

other part that is damaged should be immediately 

repaired or replaced.

22.  

DO NOT OPERATE TOOL WHILE TIRED, 

OR UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, 

MEDICATION OR ALCOHOL.

23.  

SECURE ALL WORK.

 Use clamps or jigs to 

secure the work piece. This is safer than attempt

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ing to hold the work piece with your hands.

24.  

STAY ALERT, WATCH WHAT YOU ARE 

DOING, AND USE COMMON SENSE WHEN 

OPERATING A POWER TOOL. 

A moment of inattention while operating power 

tools may result in serious personal injury.

25.  

ALWAYS WEAR A DUST MASK TO 

PREVENT INHALING DANGEROUS DUST OR 

AIRBORNE PARTICLES,

 including wood dust, 

crystalline silica dust and asbestos dust. 

Direct particles away from face and body. 

Always operate tool in well ventilated area and 

provide for proper dust removal. 

Use dust collection system wherever possible. 

Exposure to the dust may cause serious and 

permanent respiratory or other injury, including 

silicosis (a serious lung disease), cancer, and 

death. 

Avoid breathing the dust, and avoid prolonged 

contact with dust. Allowing dust to get into your 

mouth or eyes, or lay on your skin may promote 

absorption of harmful material. 

Always use properly fitting NIOSH/OSHA 

approved respiratory protection appropriate for 

the dust exposure, and wash exposed areas 

with soap and water.

26.  

USE A PROPER EXTENSION CORD IN 

GOOD CONDITION.

 When using an 

extension cord, be sure to use one heavy 

enough to carry the current your product will 

draw. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. 

The smaller the gauge number, the larger 

diameter of the extension cord. If in doubt of the 

proper size of an extension cord, use a shorter 

and thicker cord. An undersized cord will cause 

a drop in line voltage resulting in a loss of power 

and overheating. 

USE ONLY A 3-WIRE EXTENSION CORD 

THAT HAS A 3-PRONG GROUNDING PLUG 

AND A 3-POLE RECEPTACLE THAT 

ACCEPTS THE TOOL’S PLUG.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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