MK Diamond MK-145 220 Volt - Manual (Page 5)

MK Diamond Products Inc. Customer Service Department (800) 421-5830
MK-145 Revision 09/04, Effective date – September 23, 2004 Page 5
SAFETY:
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY.
All visitors and children should be kept a safe distance from work area.
MAKE WORKSHOP KID PROOF.
Make the workshops kid proof by using padlocks, master switches or by
removing starter keys. Do not leave extension cords plugged in or easily
accessible to children.
DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL.
A power tool will do a job better and safer operating at a rate for which it was
designed
USE THE RIGHT TOOL.
Do not force a tool or attachment, to do a job that it was not designed to do.
USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD.
If using an extension cord, make sure its in good condition first. When using an
extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your
product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage that will
result in a loss of power and overheating. TABLE 1, (Page 9) shows the correct
AWG size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in
doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the
cord.
WEAR PROPER APPAREL.
Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry
that may be caught in moving parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended. Wear
protective hair covering to contain long hair.
ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES.
Safety glasses should always be worn when working around power
tools. In addition, a face or dust mask should be worn if a cutting
operation is dusty. Airborne dust particles can cause serious eye
irritation and/or serious respiratory problems. Everyday eyeglasses only
have impact resistant lenses and may not prevent eye injury-they are
NOT safety glasses.
SECURE WORK.
Clamps or a vise should be used to hold work whenever practical. Keeping your
hands free to operate a power tool is safer.
DO NOT OVERREACH.
Always keep proper footing and balance at all times by not overreaching.
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE.
Keep tools sharp and clean for the best and safest performance. Always follow
maintenance instructions for lubricating and when changing accessories.
DISCONNECT TOOLS.
Power tools should always be disconnected before servicing or when changing
accessories such as, blades, bits, cutters, and the like.