Milwaukee 5900-2 - Safety Instructions for All Power Tools

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1.
That
every
tool
manufactured
by
MILWAUKEE
is
produced
in
accordance
with
applicable
Standards
for
Safety
of
Underwriters'
Laboratories
and
American
National
Standards
(ANSI).
2.
That
compliance
with
applicable
safety
standards
is
assured
by
independent
in-
spection
and
testing
conducted
6y
Underwriters'
Laboratories
(UL).
3.
That
every
motorized
tool
manufactured
by
MILWAUKEE
is
fully
inspected.
4.
That
every
tool
has
with
it
adequate
instructions
and
a
list of
safety
rules
for
the
protection
of
the
user.
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR
ALL
POWER
TOOLS
1.
KNOW
YOUR
POWER
TOOL.
Read
owner's
manual
carefully.
Learn
its
applica-
tions
and
limitations
as
well
as
the
specific
potential
hazards
peculiar
to
this
tool
2.
GROUND
ALL
TOOLS-UNLESS
DOUBLE-INSULATED.
If
tool
is
equipped
with
three-prong
plug,
it
should
be
plugged
into
a
three-hole
electrical
receptacle.
If
adapter
is
used
to
accommodate
two-pronged
receptacle,
the
adapter
wire.
must
be
attached
to
a
known
ground.
Never
remove
third
prong.
3.
KEEP
GUARDS
IN
PLACE
and
in
working
order.
4.
KEEP
WORK
AREA
CLEAN.
Cluttered
areas
and
benches
invite
accidents
5.
AVOID
DANGEROUS
ENVI
RONMENT.
Don't
expose
power
tools
to
rain
or
use
in
damp,
wet,
or
gaseous
or
explosive
locations.
Keep
work
area
well
lit.
6.
KEEP
CHILDREN
AWAY.
All
visitors
should
be
kept
safe
distance
from
work
area.
7.
STORE
IDLE
TOOLS.
When
not
in
use,
tools
should
be
stored
in
dry,
high
or
locked-up
place-out
of
reach
of
children.
8.
DON'T
FORCE
TOOL.
It
will
do
the
job
better
and
safer
at
the
rate
for
which
it
was
designed.
9.
USE
RIGHT
TOOL.
Don't
force
small
tool
or
attachment
to
do
the
job
of
a
heavy-duty
tool.
10.
WEAR
PROPER
APPAREL.
No
loose
clothing
or
jewelry
to
get
caught
in
moving
parts.
Rubber
gloves
and
footwear
are
recommended
when
working
outdoors.
1
1
. USE
SAFETY
GLASSES
with
most
tools.
Also
face
or
dust
mask if
cutting
opera-
tion
is
dusty.
12.
DON'T
ABUSE
CORD.
Never
carry
tool
by
cord
or
yank
it
to
disconnect
from
receptacle.
Keep
cord
from
heat,
oil
and
sharp
edges.
13.
SECURE
WORK.
Use
clamps
or
a
vise
to
hold
work.
It's
safer
than
using
your
hand
and
it
frees
both
hands
to
operate
tool.
14.
DON'T
OVERREACH.
Keep
proper
footing
and
balance
at
all
times.
15.
MAINTAIN
TOOLS
WITH
CARE.
Keep
tools
sharp
and
clean
at all
times
for
best
and
safest
performance.
Follow
instructions
for
lubricating
and
changing
acces-
sories.
CAUTION:
Do
not
use
carbon
tetrachloride.
16.
DISCONNECT
TOOLS.
When
not
in
use,
before
servicing;
when
changing
acces-
sories
such
as
blades,
bits,
cutters,
etc.