SECTION I: INTRODUCTION
WARNING: For Your Own Safety,
Read Instructions Before Using The Shop Fox®
• | Always wear eye protection | • | Keep fingers away from rotating cutters |
• | Always feed against the rotation of the cutter | • | Do not use awkward hand positions |
•Use overhead guard when fence is not in place
A. Safety Instructions For All Tools
These safety rules cannot cover every situation in a workshop. Consider your individual workshop conditions when setting up or operating any machine.
1.KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the own- er’s manual carefully. Learn the tool’s applica- tions and limitations, as well as its particular hazards.
2.KEEP ALL GUARDS IN PLACE and in work- ing order.
3.GROUND ALL TOOLS. If an adapter is used to accommodate a
4.REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Make it a habit to check that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the machine before turning it on.
5.KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.
6.AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. Do not use power tools in damp or wet locations or expose them to rain. Keep your work area well lighted.
7.KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All children and visitors should be kept a safe distance away from your work area.
8.MAKE WORKSHOP
9.DO NOT FORCE TOOL. Tools work better and more safely when they are allowed to work at their own speed.
10.WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, or jewelry that might get caught in moving parts.
11.NEVER STAND OR LEAN ON TOOL.
12.USE SAFETY GLASSES AND EAR PROTEC- TION. Also use a DUST MASK if the cutting operation is dusty.
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