Safety Instructions For Power Tools
9.USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD for the tool. Make sure your exten- sion cord is in good condition. Conductor size should be in accor- dance with the chart below. The amperage rating should be listed on the motor or tool nameplate. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. Your extension cord must also contain a ground wire and plug pin. Always repair or replace extension cords if they become damaged.
Minimum Gauge for Extension Cords
AMP |
| LENGTH |
|
RATING | 25ft | 50ft | 100ft |
18 | 16 | 16 | |
18 | 16 | 14 | |
16 | 16 | 14 | |
14 | 12 | 12 | |
12 | 12 | 10 | |
10 | 10 | No |
10.WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neck- ties, rings, bracelets, or other jewel- ry which may get caught in moving parts.
11.ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. Everyday eye- glasses only have impact resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glass- es.
12.SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical. It’s safer than using your hand and frees both hands to operate tool.
13.DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
14.MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
15.DISCONNECT TOOLS before ser- vicing and changing accessories, such as blades, bits, cutters, and the like.
16.REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTEN- TIONAL STARTING. Make sure switch is in off position before plug- ging in.
17.USE RECOMMENDED ACCES- SORIES. Consult the owner’s man- ual for recommended accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury.
18.CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate proper- ly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.
No list of safety guidelines can be complete. Every shop environment is different. Always consider safety first, as it applies to your individual working conditions. Use this and other machinery with caution and respect. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury, damage to equipment or poor work results.
H0604 Cutting Tool |
