AMT 4121 - General Safety Rules for Power Tools; Tool Familiarization and Grounding; Work Area, Personal, and Tool Safety

GENERAL SAFETY RULES FOR POW ER TOOLS
1. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL
For yOUf own safety , read the owner's manual
carefully . Learn its application and limitations as
well as the specific potential hazards peculiar to
this tool.
2. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
A . All grounded , cord - connected tools :
In the event of a malfunction or breakdown,
ground i ng prov ides a path of least resistance for
electric current 10 reduce the risk of electric
shock.
This tool is equipped with an electric cord
hav ing an equipment - grounding conductor and a
ground i ng plug. The plug must be plugged into a
matching outlet that is properly i nstalled and
grounded in accordance with all local codes and
ordinances .
Do not modify the plug provided - if it will not fit
the outlet. have the proper outlet installed by a
Qualified
electrician.
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding
conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.
The conductor with insulation having an outer
surface that is green with or without yellow
stripes is the equipment-grounding conductor . If
repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is
necessary.
do not connect the equipment - grounding
conductor to a live terminal.
Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if
the grounding instructions are not completely
understood, or if in doubt as to whether the tool
is properly grounded.
Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-
prong grounding plugs, and 3- pole receptacles
that accept the tool's plug.
Re pair or replace damaged or worn cord immedi -
a tely .
B. Gr ounded, cord - connected tools intended for
u se on a su pply circuit having a nominal rating
... . than 15 0 volts:
'A)
GROUNDING METHO DS
COVEROF
GROUNDED
OUTLET BOX
~APTER
~OUNDING
(C) MEANS
Figure 1 - Wiring Methods
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This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has
an outlet that looks like the one illustrated in
Sketch A in Figure 1. The tool has a grounding
plug that looks like the plug illustrated in Sketch A
in Figure 1 . A temporary adapter, which looks like
the adapter illustrated in Sketches Band C, may
be used to connect this plug to a 2- pole receptacle
as shown in Sketch B if a properly grounded outlet
is not available . The temporary adapter should be
used only until a properly grounded outlet can be
installed by a Qualified electrician. The green-colored
rigid ear, lug. etc . extending from the adapter
must be connected to a permanent ground such
as a properly grounded outlet box.
3. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE
and in work i ng order .
4 . REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES
Form habit of checking to see that keys and
adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before
turning on tool.
5. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN
Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.
6 . DON 'T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT
Don 't use power tools in damp or wet locations ,
or
expose them to rain . Keep work area well
illuminated .
7. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY
All visitors should be kept a safe distance from
work area.
8. MAKE WORKSHOP KID PROOF
with padlocks, master switches, or by removing
starter keys .
9. ~ON'T FORCE TOOL
It will do the job better and be safer at the rate
for which it was designed.
10. USE RIGHT TOOL
Don't force tool or attachment to do a job for
which it was not designed.
11 . WEAR PROPER APPAREL
No loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets,
or
jewelry to get caught in moving parts. Nonslip
footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair
covering to contain long hair.
12. ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES
Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is
dusty . Everyday eyeglasses only have impact
resistant lenses. They are NOT safety glasses.
13. 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.
14. DON'T OVERREACH
Keep your proper footing and balance at all times .
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5. MAINTAIN TOOLS IN TOP CONOITION
Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest
performance. Follow instructions for lubricating
and changing accessories .