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General power tool safety
warnings
WARNING: Read all safety warnings
and all instructions.
Failure to follow the
warnings and instructions may result in
electric shock, re and/or serious injury
Save all warnings and instructions for future
reference.
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers
to your mainsoperated (corded) power tool or
battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
1. Work area safety
a) Keep work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered
or dark areas invite accidents.
b) Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
ammable liquids, gases or dust.
Power
tools create sparks which may ignite the dust
or fumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while
operating a power tool.
Distractions can
cause you to lose control.
2. Electrical safety
a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet.
Never modify the plug in any way. Do
not use any adapter plugs with earthed
(grounded) power tools.
Unmodi ed plugs
and matching outlets will reduce risk of
electric shock.
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or
grounded surfaces, such as pipes,
radiators, ranges and refrigerators.
There
is an increased risk of electric shock if your
body is earthed or grounded.
c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions.
Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock.
d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord
for carrying, pulling or unplugging the
power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil,
sharp edges and moving parts.
Damaged
or entangled cords increase the risk of
electric shock.
e) When operating a power tool outdoors,
use an extension cord suitable for
outdoor use.
Use of a cord suitable for
outdoor use reduces the risk of electric
shock.
f) If operating a power tool in a damp
location is unavoidable, use a residual
current device (RCD) protected supply.
Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric
shock.
3. Personal safety
a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing
and use common sense when operating
a power tool. Do not use a power tool
while you are tired or under the in uence
of drugs, alcohol or medication.
A moment
of inattention while operating power tools
may result in serious personal injury.
b) Use personal protective equipment.
Always wear eye protection.
Protective
equipment such as dust mask, non-skid
safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection
used for appropriate conditions will reduce
personal injuries.
c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure
the switch is in the off-position before
connecting to power source, picking up
or carrying the tool.
Carrying power tools
with your nger on the switch or energizing
power tools that have the switch on invites
accidents.
d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench
before turning the power tool on.
A wrench
or a key left attached to a rotating part of the
power tool may result in personal injury.
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times.
This enables
better control of the power tool in unexpected
situations.
f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair,
clothing and gloves away from moving
parts.
Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair
can be caught in moving parts.
g) If devices are provided for the connection
of dust extraction and collection facilities,
ensure these are connected and properly
used
. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-
related hazards.
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4. Power tool use and care
a) Do not force the power tool. Use the
correct power tool for your application.
The correct power tool will do the job
better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch
does not turn it on and off.
Any power tool
that cannot be controlled with the switch is
dangerous and must be repaired.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power
source from the power tool before making
any adjustments, changing accessories,
or storing power tools.
Such preventive
safety measures reduce the risk of starting
the power tool accidentally.
d) Store idle power tools out of the reach
of children and do not allow persons
unfamiliar with the power tool or these
instructions to operate the power tool.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of
untrained users.
e) Maintain power tools. Check for
misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts and any other condition
that may affect the power tool’s operation.
If damaged, have the power tool repaired
before use.
Many accidents are caused by
poorly maintained power tools.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp
cutting edges are less likely to bind and are
easier to control.
g) Use the power tool, accessories and
tool bits etc. in accordance with these
instructions, taking into account the
working conditions and the work to
be performed.
Use of the power tool for
operations different from those intended
could result in a hazardous situation.
5. Service
Have your power tool serviced by
a quali ed repair person using only
identical replacement parts.
This will
ensure that the safety of the power tool is
maintained.
Particular requirements for
routers and trimmers
a)
DANGER: Keep hands away from
cutting head area and the blade tips.
Keep your second hand on motor
housing.
If both hands are holding the
beveller, they cannot be cut by the blade.
b) Hold power tool by insulated gripping
surfaces, because the cutting head may
contact the bevellers cord.
TCutting a “live”
wire may make exposed metal parts of the
power tool “live” and shock the operator.
c) Use clamps or other practical way (PIPE
SUPPORTS) to secure and support the
workpiece to a stable platform.
Holding the
work by your hand or against the body leaves
it unstable and may lead to loss of control.
Only drive beveller by hand. Use of power to drive
the beveller can increase the risk of injury.
j) Do not modify beveller or use for any other
purpose. Other uses or modifying the beveller
for other applications may damage the tool,
damage the attachments and/or cause
personal injury.
k) Use proper respirator during the process. Avoid
breathing of dust created from pipe beveling.
Some dust created may contain chemicals
known to cause cancer, birth defects or other
serious personal injury. Consider the pipe
material and coatings when determining
appropriate respiratory protection, including
things such as lead based paint. Your risk from
these exposures varies, depending on how
often you do this type of work and the concen-
tration of dust. To reduce your exposure to
these chemicals, work in a well ventilated area,
and use respiratory protection selected based
on appropriate regulations and standards, such
as ANSI Z88.2 and OSHA.
Additional specific safety rules
The beveller must never be used
in the following cases, if:
• There is water or another liquid, explosive gases
or poisonous chemicals inside the pipe to be cut.
• The power switch is faulty.
• The power cable is faulty.
• The blade is bent.
• The blade is blunt or in poor condition.
• The plastic components are cracked or have
parts missing.
• The gripper unit is not properly tightened
around the pipe or if it is warped.
• The locking mechanisms do not work properly
(UNLOCK-button).
• The beveller has become wet.
When using the beveller, the following factors
must always be taken into consideration:
• Support tubes to minimise the risk of blade
pinching.
• Ensure that the pipe to be processed is empty.
• Ensure that the blade is correctly installed.
• Ensure that you are using suitable tips and
desired beveling angle.
• Never use sideways force to stop the blade,
always allow the blade to stop freely.
• Check the attachments of the blade guards.
• Never use excessive force when using the
beveller.
• Never use the beveller to lift the pipe while it
is still attached to the pipe.
• Avoid overloading the electric motor.
• Always follow the safety and operating instruc-
tions and current regulations.
Air vents often cover moving parts and should be
avoided. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can
be caught in moving parts.
Accessories must be rated for at least the speed
recommended on the tool warning label. Acces-
sories running over rated speed can fly apart and
cause injury. Accessory ratings must always be
above tool speed as shown on tool nameplate.
WARNING:
ALWAYS wear proper personal
hearing protection that conforms to ANSI S12.6
(S3.19) during use. Under some conditions and
duration of use, noise from this product may
contribute to hearing loss. When working with
various materials, the sound level may vary and
at times exceed the 85 dB(A) limit. Always use
ear protectors to protect yourself.
WARNING:
ALWAYS use safety glasses.
Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses.
Always use safety goggles to prevent injury to
your eyes from particles thrown up when using
the beveller. Also use face or dust mask if
cutting operation is dusty (cast iron cutting).
ALWAYS WEAR CERTIFIED SAFETY EQUIPMENT:
• ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3),
• ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing protection,
• NIOSH/OSHA/MSHA respiratory protection.
WARNING:
ALWAYS use safety gloves as the
edges of cut pipes are sharp and can cause cuts.
WARNING:
Some dust created by power
sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other con-
struction activities contains chemicals known to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and
other masonry products, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated
lumber (CCA).
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending
on how often you do this type of work. To reduce
your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well
ventilated area, and work with approved safety
equipment, such as those dust masks that are
specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power
sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities.
Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas
with soap and water. Allowing dust to get into
your mouth, eyes, or lay on the skin may promote
absorption of harmful chemicals.
WARNING:
Use of this tool can generate
and/or disbursedust, which may cause serious
and permanent respiratory orother injury. Always
use NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection
appropriate for the dust exposure.
Direct particles away from face and body.
WARNING:
Hold power tools by insulated
gripping surfaces when performing an operation
where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring
or its own cord. Contact with a ”live” wire will
make exposed metal parts of the tool ”live” and
shock the operator.
WARNING:
Use clamps or another practical
way to secure and support the workpiece to a
stable platform. Holding the work by hand or
against your body leaves it unstable and may
lead to loss of control.
Extension cords
An extension cord must have adequate wire size
(AWG or American Wire Gauge) for safety. The
smaller the gauge number of the wire, the greater
the capacity of the cable, that is 16 gauge has
more capacity than 18 gauge. An undersized cord
will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss
of power and overheating. When using more than
one extension to make up the total length, be
sure each individual extension contains at least
the minimum wire size. The following table shows
the correct size to use depending on cord length
and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use
the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge
number, the heavier the cord. (see page 4).
Motor
Be sure your power supply agrees with nameplate
marking. As little as 10% lower voltage can cause
loss of power and can result in overheating. All
Exact Tools products are factory-tested; if this
tool does not operate, check the power supply.
WARNING:
Accessories must be rated for at
least the speed recommended on the tool warn-
ing label. Accessories running over rated speed
can fly apart and cause injury. Accessory ratings
must always be above tool speed as shown on
tool nameplate.
DANGER:
Avoid contact with the blade teeth
to prevent personal injury
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