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and bystanders away from the plane of
the rotating wheel.
The guard helps to
protect operator from broken wheel frag-
ments and accidental contact with wheel.
b. Use only diamond cut-off wheels for
your power tool.
Just because an acces-
sory can be attached to your power tool, it
does not assure safe operation.
c. The rated speed of the accessory must
be at least equal to the maximum
speed marked on the power tool.
Accessories running faster than their rated
speed can break and fly apart.
d. Wheels must be used only for recom-
mended applications. For example: do
not grind with the side of cut-off wheel.
Abrasive cut-off wheels are intended for
peripheral grinding, side forces applied to
these wheels may cause them to shatter.
e. Always use undamaged wheel flanges
that are of correct diameter for your
selected wheel.
Proper wheel flanges
support the wheel thus reducing the pos-
sibility of wheel breakage.
f. Do not use worn down wheels from
larger power tools.
Wheel intended for
larger power tool is not suitable for the
higher speed of a smaller tool and may
burst.
g. The outside diameter and the thickness
of your accessory must be within the
capacity rating of your power tool.
Incorrectly sized accessories cannot be
adequately guarded or controlled.
h. The arbour size of wheels and flanges
must properly fit the spindle of the
power tool.
Wheels and flanges with
arbour holes that do not match the mount-
ing hardware of the power tool will run out
of balance, vibrate excessively and may
cause loss of control.
i. Do not use damaged wheels. Before
each use, inspect the wheels for chips
and cracks. If power tool or wheel is
dropped, inspect for damage or install
an undamaged wheel. After inspecting
and installing the wheel, position your-
self and bystanders away from the
plane of the rotating wheel and run the
power tool at maximum no load speed
for one minute.
Damaged wheels will
normally break apart during this test time.
j. Wear personal protective equipment.
Depending on application, use face
shield, safety goggles or safety
glasses. As appropriate, wear dust
mask, hearing protectors, gloves and
shop apron capable of stopping small
abrasive or workpiece fragments.
The
eye protection must be capable of stop-
ping flying debris generated by various
operations. The dust mask or respirator
must be capable of filtrating particles
generated by your operation. Prolonged
exposure to high intensity noise may
cause hearing loss.
k. Keep bystanders a safe distance away
from work area. Anyone entering the
work area must wear personal protec-
tive equipment.
Fragments of workpiece
or of a broken wheel may fly away and
cause injury beyond immediate area of
operation.
l. Hold the power tool by insulated grip-
ping surfaces only, when performing an
operation where the cutting accessory
may contact hidden wiring or its own
cord.
Cutting accessory contacting a
"live" wire may make exposed metal parts
of the power tool "live" and could give the
operator an electric shock.
m. Position the cord clear of the spinning
accessory.
If you lose control, the cord
may be cut or snagged and your hand or
arm may be pulled into the spinning wheel.
n. Never lay the power tool down until the
accessory has come to a complete
stop.
The spinning wheel may grab the
surface and pull the power tool out of your
control.
o. Do not run the power tool while carry-
ing it at your side.
Accidental contact
with the spinning accessory could snag
your clothing, pulling the accessory into
your body.
p. Regularly clean the power tool’s air
vents.
The motor’s fan will draw the dust
inside the housing and excessive accumu-
lation of powdered metal may cause elec-
trical hazards.
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