Safety Instructions For Power Tools

9. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make

 

16. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTION-

 

sure your extension cord is in good condi-

 

AL STARTING. On machines with mag-

 

tion. Conductor size should be in accor-

 

netic contact starting switches there is a

 

dance with the chart below. The amperage

 

risk of starting if the machine is bumped or

 

rating should be listed on the motor or tool

 

jarred. Always disconnect from power

 

nameplate. An undersized cord will cause

 

source before adjusting or servicing. Make

 

a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of

 

sure switch is in OFF position before recon-

 

power and overheating. Your extension

 

necting.

 

 

 

 

 

cord must also contain a ground wire and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

plug pin. Always repair or replace exten-

 

17. MANY WOODWORKING TOOLS CAN

 

sion cords if they become damaged.

 

“KICKBACK” THE WORKPIECE toward

 

 

Minimum Gauge for Extension Cords

 

the operator if not handled properly. Know

 

 

 

what conditions can create “kickback” and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

know how to avoid them. Read the manual

 

 

 

LENGTH

 

 

 

accompanying the machine thoroughly.

 

 

 

AMP RATING

25ft

 

50ft

 

100ft

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0-6

18

 

16

 

16

 

18. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before fur-

 

 

7-10

18

 

16

 

14

 

ther use of the tool, a guard or other part

 

 

11-12

16

 

16

 

14

 

that is damaged should be carefully

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

checked to determine that it will operate

 

 

13-16

14

 

12

 

12

 

 

 

 

 

 

properly and perform its intended function.

 

 

17-20

12

 

12

 

10

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check for alignment of moving parts, bind-

 

 

21-30

10

 

10

 

No

 

 

 

 

 

 

ing of moving parts, breakage of parts,

 

10. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear

 

mounting, and any other conditions that

 

 

may affect its operation. A guard or other

 

loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings,

 

part that is damaged should be properly

 

bracelets, or other jewelry which may get

 

repaired or replaced.

 

 

 

 

caught in moving parts. Non-slip footwear

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

is recommended. Wear protective hair cov-

 

19. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNAT-

 

ering to contain long hair.

 

 

 

 

TENDED. TURN POWER OFF. Do not

 

11. ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also

 

leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

use face or dust mask if cutting operation is

 

20. NEVER OPERATE A MACHINE WHEN

 

dusty. Everyday eyeglasses only have impact

 

TIRED, OR UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF

 

resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.

 

DRUGS OR ALCOHOL. Full mental alert-

 

12. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold

 

ness is required at all times when running

 

 

a machine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

work when practical. It’s safer than using your

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

hand and frees both hands to operate tool.

 

21. NEVER ALLOW UNSUPERVISED OR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper foot-

 

INEXPERIENCED

PERSONEL

TO

 

 

OPERATE THE MACHINE. Make

sure

 

 

ing and balance at all times.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

any instructions you give in regards to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

14. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep

 

machine operation are approved, correct,

 

 

safe, and clearly understood.

 

 

tools sharp and clean for best and safest

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

performance. Follow instructions for lubri-

 

22. IF AT ANY TIME YOU ARE EXPERIENC-

 

cating and changing accessories.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ING DIFFICULTIES performing the intend-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.

 

ed operation,

stop

using

the machine!

 

 

Then contact

our service

department or

 

Consult the owner’s manual for

recom-

 

 

 

ask a qualified expert how the operation

 

mended accessories. The use of improper

 

 

 

should be performed.

 

 

 

 

accessories may cause risk of injury.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

G8690 Variable Speed Wood Lathe

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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