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8. Do not handle or operate electrical tools when your hands are wet or when you are standing on wet floors. 9. Do not operate spark inducing tools such as grinders, drills, or saws near containers labeled "Flammable" or in an explosive atmosphere such as a paint spray booth. 10. Turn off electrical tools and disconnect the power source from the outlet before attempting repairs or service work. Tag the tool"Out of Service." 11. Do not connect multiple electrical tools into a single outlet. 12. Do not run extension cords through doorways,through holes in ceilings,walls,or floors. 13. Do not drive over,drag,step on or place objects on a cord. 14. Do not operate a power hand tool or portable appliance with a two-pronged adapter or a two-conductor extension cord. 15. Do not use a power hand tool while wearing wet cotton gloves or wet leather gloves. 16. Never operate electrical equipment barefooted. Wear rubber-soled or insulated work boots. 17. Do not operate a power hand tool or portable appliance while holding a part of the metal casing or holding the extension cord in your hand. Hold all portable power tools by the plastic handgrips or other nonconductive areas designed for gripping purposes. 18. Do not operate a power hand tool or portable appliance that has a frayed, worn, cut, improperly spliced, or damaged power cord. 19. Do not operate a power hand tool or portable appliance if the ground pin from the three-pronged power plug is missing or has been removed. Electrical Cords 1. Keep power cords away from path of drills and wire soldering and cutting equipment. 2. Do not use cords that have splices,exposed wires,or cracked or frayed ends. 3. Do not remove the ground prong from electrical cords. 4. Do not use an adapter such as a cheater plug that eliminates the ground. 5. Do not plug multiple electrical cords into a single outlet. Power Saws 1. Wear safety goggles,protective gloves,a dust mask,and hearing protection when operating a power saw. 2. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. 3. Clean any residue from the blade or cutting head before making a new cut with the power saw. 4. Do not use a power saw that has cracked,broken,or loose guards or other visible damage. 5. Keep your hands away from the exposed blade. 6. Operate the saw at full cutting speed,with a sharp blade,to prevent kickbacks. 7. Do not alter the anti-kickback device or blade guard. 8. Do not perform cutting operations with the power saw while standing on a wet or slippery floor. 9. When using the power saw,do not reach across the cutting operation. 10. Cut away from your body and below your shoulder level when you are using a power saw. 11. If the saw becomes jammed,turn the power switch of the saw to"Off'before pulling out the incomplete cut. Pneumatic Tools 1. Do not point a compressed air hose at bystanders or use it to clean your clothing. 2. Do not use tools that have handles with burrs or cracks. 3. Do not use compressors if their belt guards are missing. Replace belt guards before use. 4. Turn the tool"off"and let it come to a complete stop before leaving it unattended. 5. Disconnect the tool from the airline before making any adjustments or repairs to the tool. 6. Engage positive locks on hoses and attachments before use. 7. Shut off pressure valve and disconnect airline when not in use. 8. Tag damaged or defective pneumatic tools"Out of Service"to prevent usage of the tool by other employees. Powder Actuated Tools 1. Only employer-authorized personnel,with a valid certification card may operate powder-actuated tools. 21