Important Safety Instructions; Safety Guidelines - Definitions - Porter Cable PC305TP Manual De Instrucciones

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read and understand all warnings and operating instructions before using any tool or equipment.
When using tools or equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of personal
injury. Improper operation, maintenance or modification of tools or equipment could result in serious injury and
property damage. There are certain applications for which tools and equipment are designed. PORTER-CABLE
strongly recommends that this product NOT be modified and/or used for any application other than for which it
was designed.

SAFETY gUIdELINES - dEFINITIONS

It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The information it contains relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and
PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The symbols below are used to help you recognize this information.
indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
indicates a potentially haz ard ous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or mod er ate injury.
indicates a practice not related to personal injury which, if not avoided, may result in property
NOTICE
damage.
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gENERAL SAFETY RULES
Failure to follow these rules may result in
serious personal injury.
1. For your own safety, read the instruction manual
before operating the machine. Learning the machine's
application, limitations, and specific hazards will greatly
minimize the possibility of accidents and injury.
2. Wear eye and hearing protection and always use
safety glasses. Everyday eyeglasses are not safety
glasses. Use certified safety equipment. Eye protection
equipment should comply with ANSI Z87.1 standards.
Hearing equipment should comply with ANSI S3.19
standards.
3. Wear proper apparel.
neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry which may get
caught in moving parts. Nonslip protective footwear is
recommended. Wear protective hair covering to contain
long hair.
4. do not use the machine in a dangerous environment.
The use of power tools in damp or wet locations or in rain
can cause shock or electrocution. Keep your work area
well-lit to prevent tripping or placing arms, hands, and
fingers in danger.
5. do not operate electric tools near flammable liquids
or in gaseous or explosive atmospheres. Motors and
switches in these tools may spark and ignite fumes.
6. Maintain all tools and machines in peak condition.
Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest
performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and
changing accessories. Poorly maintained tools and
machines can further damage the tool or machine and/or
cause injury.
7. Check for damaged parts.
check for any damaged parts. Check for alignment of
moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
and any other conditions that may affect its operation.
A guard or any other part that is damaged should be
properly repaired or replaced with PORTER-CABLE or
factory authorized replacement parts. Damaged parts can
cause further damage to the machine and/or injury.
Do not wear loose clothing, gloves,
Before using the machine,
8. Keep the work area clean.
invite accidents.
9. Keep children and visitors away.
potentially dangerous environment. Children and visitors
can be injured.
10. Reduce the risk of unintentional starting.
that the switch is in the "OFF" position before plugging in
the power cord. In the event of a power failure, move the
switch to the "OFF" position. An accidental start-up can
cause injury. Do not touch the plug's metal prongs when
unplugging or plugging in the cord.
11. Use the guards.
in place, secured, and working correctly to prevent injury.
12. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches before starting
the machine. Tools, scrap pieces, and other debris can
be thrown at high speed, causing injury.
13. Use the right machine.
attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.
Damage to the machine and/or injury may result.
14. Use recommended accessories.
and attachments not recommended by PORTER-CABLE
may cause damage to the machine or injury to the user.
15. Use the proper extension cord.
extension cord is in good condition. When using an
extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry
the current your product will draw. An undersized cord
will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in loss of power
and overheating. See the Extension Cord Chart for the
correct size depending on the cord length and nameplate
ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge.
The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
16. Secure the workpiece.
workpiece when practical. Loss of control of a workpiece
can cause injury.
17. Feed the workpiece against the direction of the
rotation of the blade, cutter, or abrasive surface.
Feeding it from the other direction will cause the
workpiece to be thrown out at high speed.
18. don't force the workpiece on the machine.
the machine and/or injury may result.
19. don't overreach.
a working machine, causing injury.
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Use clamps or a vise to hold the
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