POWER TOOL SAFETY RULES
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| Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions list- | ||||
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ed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. | ||||||
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| WORK AREA |
| Personal Safety | |||
Keep your work area clean and well lit. | Stay alert, watch what you are doing and | |||||
Cluttered benches and dark areas invite acci- | use common sense when operating a | |||||
dents. |
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| power tool. Do not use tool while tired or | |
Do not operate power tools in explosive | under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or | |||||
atmospheres, such as in the presence of | medication. A moment of inattention while | |||||
flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power | operating power tools may result in serious | |||||
tools create sparks which may ignite the dust | personal injury. | |||||
or fumes. |
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| Dress properly. Do not wear loose cloth- | |
Keep bystanders, children, and visitors | ing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep | |||||
away while operating a power tool. | your hair, clothing, and gloves away from | |||||
Distractions can cause you to lose control. | moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or | |||||
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| long hair can be caught in moving parts. | |||
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| Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and | ||||
Double Insulated tools are equipped with | grease. | |||||
a polarized plug (one blade is wider than | Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch | |||||
the other.) | This plug will fit in a polarized | |||||
outlet only one way. If the plug does not | is “OFF” before plugging in. Carrying tools | |||||
fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it | with your finger on the switch or plugging in | |||||
still does not fit, contact a qualified elec- | tools that have the switch “ON” invites acci- | |||||
trician to install a polarized outlet. Do not | dents. | |||||
change the plug in any way. Double | Remove adjusting keys or wrenches | |||||
Insulation | eliminates the need for the three | before turning the tool ON. A wrench or a | ||||
wire grounded power cord and grounded | key that is left attached to a rotating part of | |||||
power supply system. Before plugging in the | the tool may result in personal injury. | |||||
tool, be certain the outlet voltage supplied is | Do not overreach. Keep proper footing | |||||
within the voltage marked on the nameplate. | and balance at all times. Proper footing and | |||||
Do not use “AC only” rated tools with a DC | balance enables better control of the tool in | |||||
power supply. |
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Avoid body contact with grounded sur- | Use safety equipment. Always wear eye | |||||
faces such as pipes, radiators, ranges | protection. Dust mask, | |||||
and refrigerators. There is an increased risk | shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must | |||||
of electric shock if your body is grounded. If | be used for appropriate conditions. | |||||
operating the power tool in damp locations is | ||||||
unavoidable, a Ground Fault Circuit | Tool Use and Care | |||||
Interrupter must be used to supply the power | Use clamps or other practical way to | |||||
to your tool. Electrician’s rubber gloves and | secure and support the workpiece to a | |||||
footwear will further enhance your personal | stable platform. Holding the work by hand | |||||
safety. |
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| or against your body is unstable and may | |
Don't expose power tools to rain or wet | lead to loss of control. | |||||
conditions. Water entering a power tool will | Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for | |||||
increase the risk of electric shock. |
| your application. The correct tool will do the | ||||
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord | job better and safer at the rate for which it is | |||||
to carry the tools or pull the plug from an | designed. | |||||
outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, | Do not use tool if switch does not turn it | |||||
sharp edges or moving parts. Replace | ON or OFF. Any tool that cannot be con- | |||||
damaged | cords | immediately. | Damaged | trolled with the switch is dangerous and must | ||
cords increase the risk of electric shock. | be repaired. | |||||
When operating a power tool outside, use | Disconnect the plug from the power | |||||
an outdoor extension cord marked | source before making any adjustments, | |||||
or "W." These cords are rated for outdoor | changing accessories, or storing the tool. | |||||
use and reduce the risk of electric shock. | Such preventive safety measures reduce the | |||||
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