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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 grinder. Read all safety warnings,
instructions, illustrations and specifications provided with this tool.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious injury.
b) Operations such as sanding, 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.
Accessories running faster than their rated speed can break and fly apart.
e) The outside diameter and thickness of your accessory must be within the
capacity rating of your power tool.
Incorrectly sized accessories cannot be adequately guarded or controlled.
f)
The arbour size of wheels, flanges or any other accessory must properly fit the
spindle of the power tool.
Accessories with arbour holes that do not match the mounting hardware of the power
tool will run out of balance, vibrate excessively and my 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, tear or excess wear. If the power
tool or accessories are 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 the 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 y 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.
j) Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, when performing an
operation where the cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring or its own
cord.
Cutting accessory contacting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the
power tool “live” and shock the operator.
k) 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.
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