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Safety Warnings Specific For abrasive cutting-Off Operations
1.
use only wheel types that are recommended
for your power tool and only for recommended
applications.
For example: do not grind with the
side of a cut-off wheel. Abrasive cut-off wheels
are intended for peripheral grinding, side forces
applied to these wheels may cause them to shatter.
2.
For threaded abrasive cones and plugs
use only undamaged wheel mandrels with
an unrelieved shoulder flange that are of
correct size and length.
Proper mandrels
will reduce the possibility of breakage.
3.
Do not “jam” a cut-off wheel or apply
excessive pressure.
Do not attempt to make
an excessive depth of cut. Overstressing the
wheel increases the loading and susceptibility to
twisting or snagging of the wheel in the cut and
the possibility of kickback or wheel breakage.
4.
Do not position your hand in line with and
behind the rotating wheel.
When the wheel,
at the point of operation, is moving away from
your hand, the possible kickback may propel the
spinning wheel and the power tool directly at you.
Safety Warnings Specific For Wire Brushing Operations
1.
Be aware that wire bristles are thrown by
the brush even during ordinary operation.
Do not overstress the wires by applying
excessive load to the brush. The wire bristles
can easily penetrate light clothing and/or skin.
2.
allow brushes to run at operating speed
for at least one minute before using them.
During this time no one is to stand in front or
in line with the brush. Loose bristles or wires
will be discharged during the run-in time.
3.
Direct the discharge of the spinning wire
brush away from you.
Small particles and
tiny wire fragments may be discharged at
high velocity during the use of these brushes
and may become imbedded in your skin.
Vibration Safety
This tool vibrates during use. Repeated or
long-term exposure to vibration may cause
temporary or permanent physical injury,
particularly to the hands, arms and shoulders. To
reduce the risk of vibration-related injury:
1. Anyone using vibrating tools regularly or for an
extended period should first be examined by a
doctor and then have regular medical check-ups
to ensure medical problems are not being caused
or worsened from use. Pregnant women or
people who have impaired blood circulation to
the hand, past hand injuries, nervous system
disorders, diabetes, or Raynaud’s Disease should
not use this tool. If you feel any medical or
physical symptoms related to vibration (such as
tingling, numbness, and white or blue fingers),
seek medical advice as soon as possible.
2. Do not smoke during use. Nicotine reduces
the blood supply to the hands and fingers,
increasing the risk of vibration-related injury.
3. Wear suitable gloves to reduce the
vibration effects on the user.
4. Use tools with the lowest vibration when there
is a choice between different processes.
5. Include vibration-free periods each day of work.
6. Grip tool as lightly as possible (while still keeping
safe control of it). Let the tool do the work.
7. To reduce vibration, maintain the tool as
explained in this manual. If any abnormal
vibration occurs, stop use immediately.
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