CLAUSING 1660 - SAFETY RULES FOR POWER TOOLS; KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL; GROUND ALL TOOLS; WEAR PROPER APPAREL

CLA.USING
CORPORATION
SAFETY RULES FOR
POWER TOOLS
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KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL
Read the owner's manual carefully. Learn its ap·
plication and limitations as well as the specific potential
hazards peculiar
to this tool.
GROUND ALL TOOLS
If tool is equipped with three-prong plug, it should be
plugged
into a three-hole receptacle. If adapter is used
to accommodate two-prong receptacle, the adapter
wire must be attached to a known ground. Never
remove
third prong .
KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE
and in working order.
REMOVE ADJUSTING
AND WRENCHES
KEYS
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. AVOID DANGEROUS
ENVIRONMENT
Don't use power tools in damp or wet locations. 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. DON'T FORCE TOOL
It will do the job better and be safer at the rate for
which it was designed.
The operation of any power tool can result in foreign object s being
thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage . Always
wear safety glasses or eye shields before commencing power tool
operation.
10. USE RIGHT TOOL
Don't force tool or attachment to do a job it was not
designed for.
11.- WEAR PROPER APPAREL
No loose clothing or jewelry to get caught in moving
parts.
: 12. USE SAFETY GLASSES
Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is
dusty.
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13. SECURE WORK
Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical. It's
safer than using your hand, frees both hands to
operate tool.
14 .. DON'T OVERREACH ·
Keep your proper footing and balance at all times.
15. MAINTAIN TOOLS IN TOP
CONDITION
Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest per-
formance. Follow instructions for lubricating and
changing accessories.
16. DISCONNECT TOOLS
before servicing and when changing accessories such
as blades, bits, cutters .
17. AVOID ACCIDENTAL
STARTING
Make sure switch is "OFF" before plugging in cord.
18. USE RECOMMENDED
ACCESSORIES
Consult the owner's manual. Use of improper ac-
cessories
may be hazardous.
WEAR YOUR
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