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SAFETY GUIDELINES
Work Area Safety
- Ensure that your work area is kept well
lit and clean. Lack of visibility and clutter
greatly increase the risk of accident.
- Keep bystanders and children clear
when operating a power tool or
machine. They can cause distraction or risk
injury themselves.
- Ensure you are not operating the
power tool or machinery in the
presence of ammable gases, dust,
liquids, or anything that creates an
explosive atmosphere. Power tools and
machinery can create sparks which can
lead to ignition in these environments.
Personal Safety
- Always wear personal protective
equipment. Eye protection, ear protection,
dust masks, and other protective
equipment will help to reduce the risk of
personal injury.
- Dress appropriately. DO NOT wear or
loose clothing that can get caught in
moving parts. Keep hair, loose clothing,
jewelery, and anything else that could be
READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS &
INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow
instructions and warnings could lead to
serious injury, electric shock, or re.
of risk away from moving parts or they
could be caught.
- Always remain alert and DO NOT
operate the power tool or machinery
under the inuence of any substances
(drugs, medications, alcohol). Losing
focus could lead to injury while operating
power tools and machinery.
- Always keep proper footing and
balance. Overreaching can lead to slipping
and falling which can result in injury.
- Ensure the power switch is in the o
position before connecting any batter
or power source to the power tool or
machinery. This can lead to accidents
as tools and machinery can suddenly
re when it is not expected, leading to
accident.
- Use all provided dust collection and
extraction attachments if included. This,
with the use of dust masks, can help keep
you safe from dust and keep your work site
clear while working.
- Ensure loose parts such as a wrench
or adjusting key are removed before
starting the power tool or machinery.
Failure to remove these can result in
serious injury.
WARNING