t10493, t10494 & t10495 (Mfg since 10/11)
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additional safety instructions
for angle grinders
eye protection.
grinding causes
small particles to become airborne at a
high rate of speed. alWays wear safety
glasses when using this tool.
cracKed Wheel.
Cracked wheels
may break and fly apart during operation.
inspect wheels for damage before each use
and replace cracked wheels immediately!
hand/Wheel contact.
grinding
wheels have the capability of removing
a lot of skin fast. Keep a firm grip on the
tool and ensure the guard and handle are
installed appropriately. Wear close fitting
work gloves whenever possible to avoid
injury from grinding debris.
Wheel speed rating.
Wheels
operated at a faster speed than what they
are rated for may break or fly apart. before
mounting a new wheel, be sure the wheel
rpM rating is equal to or higher than the
speed of the tool.
lung protection.
abrasive grinding
produces hazardous dust, which may
cause long-term respiratory problems if
breathed. always wear a niosh approved
dust mask or respirator when grinding.
tool stability.
hold the tool with both
hands and stabilize your hands and body
against a fixed object. grinding using one
hand and no support can allow the tool
to grab the workpiece and cause you to
lose your grip, leading to serious personal
injury.
Wheel flanges.
only use the
flanges included with the tool when
mounting wheels. other flanges may not
properly secure the wheel and cause an
accident.
fire/eXplosion hazard.
grinders
are capable of creating sparks, which
can ignite flammable materials. Make
sure no flammables are in the path of
sparks or the surrounding area.
impact inJuries.
a grinder is capable
of propelling objects at a high rate of
speed. Keep work area free of clutter
and make sure workpieces are secure
before use. remove adjusting wrenches
before connecting to power.
entanglement hazard.
tools
with rotating components can become
entangled in hair, clothing, jewelry or
other dangling objects, resulting in
serious personal injury. tie back hair or
loose clothing and remove any jewelry.
risK of electric shocK.
grinding
into workpieces with hidden wiring can
result in shock or electrocution. Check
for hidden wiring before any grinding.
changing Wheels.
Wheels should
be replaced whenever they reach a size
where contact between the mounting
flanges and workpiece may occur, or
the usable area of the wheel is
1
⁄
2
its
original size.