Craftsman 113.299780 - Manual (Page 4)

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR POWER TOOLS
1. KN O W YO UR TO O L
F^ead and understand owner's m anual ard labels
attixed to the tool t eam its application and (im ita-
licns as w elt as its specific potential hazards pec-
2, G R O U N D THE TO O L
This tobi is equipped w ith an approved 3-conductor ^
cord and a 3-prong grounding type plug to fit the
proper grounding type receptacle. The green cori-
ductor in the cord is the grounding wire N ever
O : connect the green w ire to a live term inal.
3 KEEP G U AR D S IN PLACE
r - in w orking brdeb and in proper adjustm ent and
: álignm enLV ;' i
4. R EM O VE a d ju s t in g AND W REN CH ES
: Form habit of checking:to see that keys and adjust­
: ing w renbhes are rerrioved from tool before turning
. It on; : ; r '
5. KEEP VyO R K AR EA C LEAN
C luttered areas and benches invite accidents. Floor
m ust not be slippery due to w ax or saw dust.
6. AVO ID D AN G ERO US EN VIR O N M ENT
D on’t use power tools in dam p or w et locations or
expose them to fain Keep w ork areá w ell lighted.
Provide adequate surrounding w ork space.
7. KEEP CH ILD R EN AW AY
All visitors should be kept a safe distance from work
area.
8. M AKE W O RKSH O P CH ILD -PR O O F
-with padlocks, m aster sw itches, or by rem oving
starter keys.
9. U SE PR O PER SPEED
This tool will do the job better and safer w hen oper­
ated at the proper speed.
10. U SE RIG H T TO O L
D on't force tool or attachm ent to do a job tor w hich
it w as not designed
11. W EAR PRO PER APPAR EL
D o not w ear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or
jew elry (rings, wristw alches) to get caught in m oving
parts. N on-slip footwear is recom m ended. W ear
protective hair covering to contain long hair. R oll
long sleeves above the elbow .
12. U SE SAFETY G O G G LES (H ead Protection)
W ear safety goggles (m ust com ply w ith AN SI Z87.1)
at all tim es. Everyday eyeglasses only have im pact
resistant lenses, they are N O T safety glasses. Also,
use lace or dust m ask if cutting operation is dusty,
and ear protectors (plugs or m uffs)during extended
periods or operation
13. D O N T O VER REAC H
Keep proper footing and balance at all tim es.
14. M AIN TAIN TO O LS W ITH C AR E
Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest
perform ance. Follow instructions for lubricating and
changing accessories,
15. D ISC O N N EC T TO O LS
Before servicing, w hen changing accessories or at­
tachm ents.
16. AVO ID ACC ID EN TAL STAR TING
M ake sure switch is in "O FF" position before plug­
ging in.
17. U SE REC O M M EN D ED ACC ESSO RIES
C onsult the owner's m anual for recom m ended
accessories. Follow the instructions that accom ­
pany the accessories. The use of im proper acces-
series m ay cause hazards.
18. N EVER STAN D O N TO O L
Serious i njury could occur if the tool tips over. D o not
store m aterials such that it is necessary to stand on
the fool to reach them .
19. C H EC K D AM AG ED PARTS.
Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part
that is dam aged should be carefully checked to
ensure that it w ill operate properly and perform Its
intended function. C heck for afignm ent of m oving
parts, binding or rraving parts, breakage of parts,
m ounting, and any other conditions that m ay affect
its operation. A guard or other part that is dam aged
should be properly repaired or replaced.
20. N EVER LEAVE M AC H IN E R U N NING UN AT­
TEN D ED
Turn pow er "O FF". D on’t leave D ust Collection
System until it com es to a com plete stop.