User Manual

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12. ALWAYS UNPLUG THE TOOL FROM THE ELECTRICAL RECEPTACLE when making
adjustments, changing parts or performing any maintenance.
13. KEEP PROTECTIVE GUARDS IN PLACE AND IN WORKING ORDER.
14. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Make sure that the power switch is in the “OFF” position before
plugging in the power cord to the electrical receptacle.
15. REMOVE ALL MAINTENANCE TOOLS from the immediate area prior to turning “ON” the Bench
Grinder.
16. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Use of incorrect or improper accessories could
cause serious injury to the operator and cause damage to the tool. If in doubt, check the instruction manual
that comes with that particular accessory.
17. NEVER LEAVE A RUNNING TOOL UNATTENDED. Turn the power switch to the “OFF” position.
DO NOT leave the tool until it has come to a complete stop.
18. DO NOT STAND ON A TOOL. Serious injury could result if the tool tips over or you accidentally
contact the tool.
19. DO NOT store anything above or near the tool where anyone might try to stand on the tool to reach it.
20. MAINTAIN YOUR BALANCE. DO NOT extend yourself over the tool. Wear oil resistant rubber
soled shoes. Keep floor clear of debris, grease, and wax.
21. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Always keep tools clean and in good working order. Keep all
blades and tool bits sharp.
22. EACH AND EVERY TIME, CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS PRIOR TO USING THE TOOL.
Carefully check all guards to see that they operate properly, are not damaged, and perform their intended
functions. Check for alignment, binding or breaking of moving parts. A guard or other part that is
damaged should be immediately repaired or replaced.
23. CHILDPROOF THE WORKSHOP AREA by removing switch keys, unplugging tools from the
electrical receptacles, and using padlocks.
24. DO NOT OPERATE TOOL IF UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL.
25. SECURE ALL WORK. Use clamps or jigs to secure the workpiece. This is safer than attempting to hold
the workpiece with your hands.
26. STAY ALERT, WATCH WHAT YOU ARE DOING, AND USE COMMON SENSE WHEN
OPERATING A POWER TOOL. DO NOT USE A TOOL WHILE TIRED OR UNDER THE
INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR MEDICATION. A moment of inattention while
operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
27. ALWAYS WEAR A DUST MASK TO PREVENT INHALING DANGEROUS DUST OR
AIRBORNE PARTICLES, including wood dust, crystalline silica dust and asbestos dust. Direct
particles away from face and body. Always operate tool in well ventilated area and provide for proper
dust removal. Use dust collection system wherever possible. Exposure to the dust may cause serious and
permanent respiratory or other injury, including silicosis (a serious lung disease), cancer, and death.
Avoid breathing the dust, and avoid prolonged contact with dust. Allowing dust to get into your mouth or
eyes, or lay on your skin may promote absorption of harmful material. Always use properly fitting
NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure, and wash exposed
areas with soap and water.
28. USE A PROPER EXTENSION CORD IN GOOD CONDITION. When using an extension cord, be
sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. The table at right shows the
correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate amperage rating. If in doubt, use the next