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To reduce the risks associated with impact from abrasive product or tool breakup, sharp edges, hazardous pressure, rupture, vibration and noise:
• Read, understand and follow the safety information contained in these instructions prior to the use of this tool. Retain these instructions for future reference.
• Only personnel who are properly trained should be allowed to service this tool.
• Practice safety requirements. Work alert, have proper attire, and do not operate tools under the infl uence of alcohol or drugs.
• Operators and other personnel must always wear protection for eyes, ears, and respiratory protection when in the work area or while operating this product. Follow
your employer’s safety policy for PPE’s and/or ANSI Z87.1 or local/national standards for eyewear and other personal protective equipment requirements.
• Wear leather apron or other protective apparel, taking into consideration the type of work being done.
• Never exceed marked maximum input pressure (90psi / .62Mpa / 6.2Bars).
• Proper eye protection must be worn at all times.
• Tool is not to be operated in the presence of bystanders.
• If you notice any abnormal noise or vibration when operating the product, immediately discontinue its use and inspect for worn or damaged abrasive product or
accessories. Correct or replace the suspect component. If abnormal noise or vibration still exists, return the tool to 3M for repair or replacement. Refer to warranty
instructions.
• Never operate this tool without all guards or safety features in place and in proper working order.
• Prior to use, ensure guard is oriented to protect the operator from fl ying fragments and is properly secured.
• Make sure the tool is disconnected from its air source before servicing, inspecting, maintaining, cleaning, and before changing abrasive product.
• Only use wheel retainers (fl anges) and wheel arbors supplied by 3M.
• Never use this tool with Type 1 wheels or cut-off wheels.
• Prior to use, or if dropped or jammed, inspect wheel retainers and wheel arbors and abrasive product for possible chips, cracks or other damage, and insure the
abrasive product is correctly secured. If damaged, or if safety labels cannot be read, replace with new abrasive product, wheel retainers, wheel arbors, and/or
labels available from 3M.
• Never use a damaged grinder until it has been repaired.
• Never over-ride or disable the safety features of the start-stop control such that it is in the on position.
• Use only with mounting hardware recommended by 3M; check with 3M for mounting hardware requirements.
• If the tool is jammed, shut off the tool and ease it free. Ensure the abrasive product is correctly secured.
• Never allow this tool to be used by children or other untrained people.
• Do not leave an unattended tool connected to air source.
To reduce the risks associated with skin abrasion, burns, cutting & severing, impact or entrapment:
• Never install grinding wheels in a grinder tool which is unguarded.
• Keep hands, hair, and clothing away from the cutting part of the tool.
• Wear suitable protective gloves while operating tool.
• Do not touch the rotating parts during operation for any reason.
• Do not force tool or use excessive force when using tool.
To reduce the risks associated with vibration:
• If any physical hand/wrist discomfort is experienced, work should be stopped promptly to seek medical attention. Hand, wrist and arm injury may result from
repetitive work, motion and overexposure to vibration.
To reduce the risks associated with loud noise:
• Always wear hearing protection while operating this tool. Follow your employer’s safety policy or local/national standards for personal protective equipment
requirements
To reduce the risks associated with fi re or explosion:
• Do not operate the tool in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of fl ammable liquids, gases, or dust. The abrasives are able to create sparks when
working material, resulting in the ignition of the fl ammable dust or fumes.
• Refer to MSDS of material being worked as to potential for creating fi re or explosion hazard.
To reduce the risks associated with hazardous dust ingestion or eye/skin exposure:
• Use appropriate respiratory and skin protection, or local exhaust as stated in the MSDS of the material being worked on.
To reduce the risks associated with hazardous voltage:
• Do not allow this tool to come into contact with electrical power sources as the tool is not insulated against electrical shock.
CAUTION
To reduce the risks associated with whipping or hazardous pressure/rupture:
• Ensure supply hose is oil resistant and is properly rated for required working pressure.
• Do not use tools with loose or damaged air hoses or fi ttings.
• Be aware that incorrectly installed hoses and fi ttings might unexpectedly come loose at any time and create a whipping/impact hazard.
To reduce the risks associated with fl ying off of accessory parts:
• Use care in attaching abrasive product and mounting hardware; following the instructions to ensure that they are securely attached to the tool before use.
• Never point this product in the direction of yourself or another person, or start tool unintentionally.
• Never over-tighten accessory fasteners.
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