Craftsman 183.172530 - Manual (Page 3)

POWER TOOL SAFETY
▲ WARNING
Before using your cutting tool, it is critical that you read and understand these safety rules.
Failure to follow these rules could result in serious injury to you or damage to the cutting tool.
Good safety practices are a combination of common
sense, staying alert and understanding how to use your
power tool. To avoid mistakes that could cause serious
injury, do not plug in your cutting tool until you have read
and understood the following safety rules:
1 .
2 .
READ and become familiar with this entire Owner’s
Manual. LEARN the tool’s applications, limitations and
possible hazards.
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WARNING
Look for this symbol that identifies important safety
precautions. It means CAUTIONI BECOME ALERTI
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVEDI
3. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.
4. OO NOT USE IN A DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT
such as damp or wet locations or exposure to rain.
Keep woik area well lighted.
5. DO NOT use power tods in the presence of
flammable liquids or gases.
6 . KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and
workbenches invite accidents.
7. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept
at a safe distance from the work area.
8. DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
9. USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Do not force the tool or
attachment to do a job for which it is not designed.
10. WEAR PROPER APPAREL DO NOT wear loose
Clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets or other
jewelry that may get caught in moving parts. Non-slip
footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair
covering to contain long hair.
11. WEAR A FACE MASK OR DUST MASK. Sawing,
cutting, drilling and sanding operations produce
hazardous dust.
12. DISCONNECT TOOLS FROM THE POWER
SOURCE before servicing and when changing
accessories such as blades, bits, cutters, etc.
13. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENHONM.
STARTING. Make sure the svritch is in the “OFP
position before plugging into the power source.
14. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
Consult tite Ovmer's Manual for recommended
accessories. The use of improper accessories may
cause injury to you or damage to tiie tool.
15. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.
Form the habit of checking to see that keys and
adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool before
turning "ON".
16. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.
TURN THE POWER “OFF", Do not leave the tool
before it comes to a complete slop.
17. NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur
if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is
unintentionally contacted.
18. DO NOT OVER REACH. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
19. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp
and dean for most efficient and safest performance.
Follow instructions for lubricating and changing
accessories.
20. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use
of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged
should be carefully checked to en^re it will operate
' property and perform its intended function. Check for
alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts,
mounting and any other conditions that may affect its
safe operation, A guard or other part that is damaged
should be properly repaired or replaced.
21. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF wth padlocks,
master switches or by removing starter ke]^.
22. DO NOT operate the tool If you are under the
influence of any drugs, alcohot or medication that
could impair your abili^ to use the tool safely.
23. USE OUST COLLECTION SYSTEM wherever
possible. Dust generated from certain materials can
be hazardous to your health artd In some cases, a fire
hazard. Always operate the power tod in a well
ventilated area with adequate dust removal.
24, ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION. Any power tool
can throw foreign objects into
your eyes which could cause
permanent eye damage.
alw ays wear safety goggles
(not glasses) that comply with
ANSI safety standard Z87.1. Everyday glasses have
only impact resistant lenses. They ARE NOT safety
glasses. Safety goggles are available at Sears.
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WARNING
Glasses or goggles not In compliance with ANSI
Z87.1 could cause serious Injury when they break.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR REFERENCE