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Safety instructions for all operations
Safety Warnings Common for Grinding, Sanding, Wire Brushing, Polishing or Abrasive
Cutting-Off Operations
a)
This power tool is intended to function as a sander. Read all safety warnings,
instructions, illustrations and specifications provided with this power tool.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious injury.
b)
Operations such as grinding, wire brushing, polishing or cutting-off are not
recommended to be performed with this power tool.
Operations for which the
power tool was not designed may create a hazard and cause personal injury.
c)
Do not use accessories which are not specifically designed and recommended
by the tool manufacturer.
Just because the accessory can be attached to your power
tool, it does not assure safe operation.
d)
The rated speed of the accessory must be at least equal to the maximum speed
marked on the power tool.
A
ccessories running faster than their rated speed can
break and fly apart.
e)
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.
f)
Threaded mounting of accessories must match the grinder spindle thread. For
accessories mounted by flanges, the arbour hole of the accessory must fit the
locating diameter of the flange.
Accessories that do not match the mounting
hardware of the power tool will run out of balance, vibrate excessively and may cause
loss of control.
g)
Do not use a damaged accessory. Before each use inspect the accessory such
as abrasive wheels for chips and cracks, backing pad for cracks, tear or excess
wear, wire brush for loose or cracked wires. If power tool or accessory is
dropped, inspect for damage or install an undamaged accessory. After
inspecting and installing an accessory, position yourself and bystanders away
from the plane of the rotating accessory and run the power tool at maximum
no-load speed for one minute.
Damaged accessories will normally break apart
during this test time.
h)
Wear personal protective equipment. Depending on application, use face shield,
safety goggles or safety glasses. As appropriate, wear dust mask, hearing
protectors, gloves and workshop apron capable of stopping small abrasive or
workpiece fragments.
The eye protection must be capable of stopping 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.
i)
Keep bystanders a safe distance away from work area. Anyone entering the
work area must wear personal protective equipment.
Fragments of workpiece or of
a broken accessory may fly away and cause injury beyond immediate area of
operation.
