SAFETY RULES FOR POWER TOOLS
KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.
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AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't expose power tools to rain. Don't
use power tool in damp or wet locations. And keep work area well lit.
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KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept safe distance from work area.
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STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use, tools should be stored in dry, high or
locked-up place.
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DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which
it was designed.
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USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force small tool or attachment to do the job of a
heavy duty tool.
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WEAR PROPER APPAREL. No loose clothing or jewelry to get caught in moving
parts. Rubber gloves and footwear are recommended when working outdoors.
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tion is dusty.
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DON'T ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool by cord or yank it to disconnect from
receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil and sharp edges.
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SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work. It's safer than using your
hand and it frees both hands to operate tool.
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DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
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MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp at all times, and clean for best and
safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
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DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before servicing; when changing acces-
sories such as blades, bits, cutters, etc.
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REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that
keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.
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AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Don't carry plugged-in tool with finger on switch.
Be sure switch is OFF when plugging in.
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OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS - When tool is used outdoors, use only
extension cords suitable for use outdoors and so marked.
DO NOT OPERATE portable electric tools in gaseous or explosive atmospheres.
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Motors in these tools normally spark, and the sparks might ignite fumes.
CAUTION
MOTOR
Be sure your power supply
agrees with nameplate marking. VOLTS 50/60 HZ means Alternating Current (50 to
60 cycles) ONLY. VOLTS DC-60 Hz means it will also operate on Direct Current.
Voltage variation of more than 10% will cause loss of power and overheating.
BRUSHES
Carbon Brushes should be regularly inspected for wear if your tool has exterior
Brush Inspection Caps. UNPLUG TOOL first. When the cap is unscrewed, the spring
and brush assembly may be withdrawn from the tool.
Keep brushes clean and sliding freely in their guides. Carbon brushes have varying
symbols stamped into them, and if the brush is worn down to the line closest to
the spring, they must be replaced.
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