Rikon Power Tools 50-151, Operator'S Manual

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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 workpiece. This is safer than attempting to hold the 

workpiece 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. The table on the following page shows the cor-

rect size to use depending on cord length and nameplate 

amperage rating. 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 exten-

sion 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.

27. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 regarding the safe and 

proper operation of this product is available from:

•  Power Tool Institute

         1300 Summer Avenue

         Cleveland, OH 44115-2851

         www.powertoolinstitute.org

•  National Safety Council

         1121 Spring Lake Drive

         Itasca, IL 60143-3201

         www.nsc.org

•  American National Standards Institute

         25 West 43rd Street, 4th Floor

         New York, NY 10036

         www.ansi.org

•  ANSI 01.1 Safety Requirements for

         Woodworking Machines and the

         U.S. Department of Labor regulations

         www.osha.gov

28. 

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

 Refer to them 

frequently and use them to instruct others.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

THIS TOOL MUST BE GROUNDED WHILE IN USE TO 

PROTECT THE OPERATOR FROM ELECTRIC SHOCK.

IN THE EVENT OF A MALFUNCTION OR BREAKDOWN, 

grounding provides the path of least resistance for electric 

current and reduces the risk of electric shock. This tool 

is equipped with an electric cord that has an equipment 

grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug 

MUST 

be plugged into a matching electrical receptacle that is 

properly installed and grounded in accordance with 

ALL 

local codes and ordinances.