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CRRFT. MR
POWER TOOLSAFETY...AND YOU
3 MINUTES of required reading for the home Crafts-
man.., whether this is your first purchase or you're
an old hand at power tools.
YOU'VE JUST BOUGHT A QUALITY SEARS TOOL.
designed to give you many years of top performance
and trouble-free operation. It's also designed with
safety in mind, permitting you to use the tool without
concern so long as certain basic rules are observed.
We'd like to call particular attention to some of the
more important rules to follow for maximum enjoy-
ment of your Sears power tools.
1. READTHE INSTRUCTION
MANUAL...
completely, accurately.
Pay special attention to safety pre-
cautions and use of safety features.
2. INSPECTTHE POWERTOOL
THOROUGHLY
Set up the machine according to io-
strucbons. Make certain all parts
are included.
3. FOLLOWOPERATING
INSTRUCTIONSCAREFULLY
They have been developed to in-
sure correct procedure and pre-
vent accidents.
4. DRESSPROPERLYFOR THE
WORKSHOP
Get rid of loose clothing, roll up
sleeves (or fasten securely), remove
your tie, wear a snug-fitting shol:
apron.
5. WEARSAFETY GLASSES
Safety glasses or eye shields are
recommended for all power tool
operations.
6. USE PROPERELECTRICAL
CONNECTIONS
Make certain proper voltage (I10 of'
220) is used. USE A GROUND WIRE;
AND A SUITABLE PLUG, IF REQUIRED.
Check fusing requirements of the
tool as outlined in the instruction
manual.
Get in the habit of turning off the
tool when not in use.
Disconnect input cable from power
supply when adjusting toot from one
working position to another.
7. DOUBLE-CHECKHOLDING
FIXTURES
Lock all clamps tightly.
Spin parts by hand to check against
misalignment or looseness before
turning on tool.
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9. DON'T EXCEEDTHE LIMITS
OF THE POWERTOOL
Abusing the power tool by doing
work beyond its capacity reduces
its life and irrcreases the chance of running
injury to the operator. Watch espe-
cially the s_zes of the work and
feed rate.
THINK
10. KEEP SPECTATORSAWAY
Curiosity and interest on the part
of the family is fine, but avoid in-
spections when the power tool is
Carefully plan
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11. SAFETYGUARDS
Accessory safety guards are avail-
able for most tools. Use of these
guards is highly recommended.
Keep protective caps on ends of
exposed, rotating shafts.
each operation
8. KEEP CUTTING TOOLS SHARP
Make certain blades, drills, cutters,
etc., are in top shape. Dull tools
can cause rough cuts, excessive
chipping.., and accidents.
12. AVOID AWKWARDHAND
POSITIONS
Do not place hands in a position
where a sudden slip could cause
them to move into a cutting tool
Do not force work abnormally into
any cutting tool.
before turning on tool
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