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j. 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
accessory.
k. Never lay the power tool down until the accessory
has come to a complete stop.
The spinning accessory
may grab the surface and pull the power tool out of
your control.
l. Do not run the power tool while carrying it at your
side.
Accidental contact with the spinning accessory
could snag your clothing, pulling the accessory into
your body.
m. Regularly clean the power tool’s air vents.
The motor
ʼ
s
fan will draw the dust inside the housing and excessive
accumulation of powdered metal may cause electrical
hazards.
n. Do not operate the power tool near flammable
materials.
Sparks could ignite these materials.
o. Do not use accessories that require liquid coolants.
Using water or other liquid coolants may result in
electrocution or shock.
p. Do not use Type 11 (flaring cup) wheels on this tool.
Using inappropriate accessories can result in injury.
q. Always use side handle. Tighten the handle securely.
The side handle should always be used to maintain
control of the tool at all times.
r. Use clamps or another practical way to secure and
support the work piece to a stable platform.
Holding
the work by hand or against your body leaves it unstable
and may lead to loss of control.
Kickback and Related Warnings
Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or snagged
rotating wheel, backing pad, brush or any other accessory.
Pinching or snagging causes rapid stalling of the rotating
accessory which in turn causes the uncontrolled power tool to
be forced in the direction opposite of the accessory
ʼ
s rotation
at the point of the binding. For example, if an abrasive wheel is
snagged or pinched by the workpiece, the edge of the wheel
that is entering into the pinch point can dig into the surface of
the material causing the wheel to climb out or kick out. The
wheel may either jump toward or away from the operator,
depending on direction of the wheel
ʼ
s movement at the point
of pinching. Abrasive wheels may also break under these
conditions. Kickback is the result of tool misuse and/or incorrect
operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by
taking proper precautions as given below:
a. Maintain a firm grip on the power tool and position
your body and arm to allow you to resist kickback
forces. Always use auxiliary handle, if provided, for
maximum control over kickback or torque reaction
during start up.
The operator can control torque reaction
or kickback forces, if proper precautions are taken.
b. Never place your hand near the rotating accessory.
Accessory may kickback over your hand.
c. Do not position your body in the area where power
tool will move if kickback occurs.
Kickback will
propel the tool in direction opposite to the wheel
ʼ
s
movement at the point of snagging.
d. Use special care when working corners, sharp
edges etc. Avoid bouncing and snagging the
accessory.
Corners, sharp edges or bouncing have a
tendency to snag the rotating accessory and cause loss
of control or kickback.
e. Do not attach a saw chain woodcarving blade or
toothed saw blade.
Such blades create frequent
kickback and loss of control.
FEATURES (Fig. A)
1.
Slider switch
2.
Cord
3.
Tool free guard
4.
Side handle (3 positions)
5.
Spindle lock button
ASSEMBLy
Warning!
To prevent accidental operation, turn off and
unplug tool before performing the following operations.
Failure to do this could result in serious personal injury.
Auxiliary handle
An auxiliary 3 position handle is furnished with your grinder.
It can be screwed into either side or the top of the gear case
housing.
Warning! This handle should be used at all time to
maintain complete control of the tool.
Accessories
It is important to choose the correct guards, backing pads
and flanges to use with grinder accessories.
Mounting guard (Fig. B and C)
1. Figure B:
Open the guard latch
(6),
and align the lugs
on the guard
(7)
with the slots on the gear case cover
(8).
2.
Push the guard down until the guard lugs engage and
rotate freely in the groove on the gear case hub.
3.
With the guard latch open, rotate the guard into the
desired working position. The guard body should be
positioned between the spindle and the operator to
provide maximum operator protection.
4. Figure C:
Close the guard latch
(6)
to secure the guard
on the gear case. You should not be able to rotate the
guard by hand when the latch is closed. Do not operate
the grinder with a loose guard or the guard latch in
open position.
5.
To remove the guard, open the guard latch, rotate the
guard so that the lugs and slots are aligned and pull up
on the guard.
FURTHER SAFETy INSTRUCTIONS
FOR ALL OPERATIONS
