GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
b) Do not use accessories which are not
specifically designed and recommended by the
tool manufacturer.
Just because an accessory
may attach to the tool does not assure safe
operation.
c) The rated speed of the accessory must be at
least equal to the maximum speed of the power
tool.
When used outside of their rated speeds
accessories can fly apart.
d) The diameter and the thickness of your
accessory must be within the capacity of your
Power Tool.
Incorrectly sized accessories cannot
be adequately guarded or controlled.
e) The arbour size of wheels, flanges, backing
pads 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 and may cause loss of control.
f) Do not use damaged accessories.
Before each
use inspect the accessory for chips, cracks, tears,
excess wear and for loose or cracked wires.
g)
Wear personal protective equipment,
Depending on the application, use face shield,
safety goggle of safety glasses.
As appropriate,
wear dust mask , hearing protectors, gloves and
shop apron.
h)
Keep bystanders a safe distance away from
the work area. Anyone inside the work area
must be wearing safety equipment.
Fragments
may fly away and cause injury beyond
immediate area of operation.
i) Hold Power tool by insulated gripping surface
only.
j) WAIT for the tool to come to a complete STOP
before lying the tool down.
k) Do not carry the tool at your side while it is
running.
l) Regularly clean the tool’s air vents.
m) Do not operate in environments near
flammable materials
n) DO NOT WORK MATERIALS CONTAING
ASBESTOS
O) BE AWARE OF DUST. During operation dusts
can develop which are either harmful to your
health, combustible and/or explosive.
7. Kickback
a) Maintain a firm grip on the power, positioning
your body and arm to resist kickback forces.
b) Never place hand near the rotating accessory,
Accessory may kick back over your hand.
c) Do not position your body in the area where
the power tool will move in the event of kick
back.
d) Kick back will propel the tool in the direction
opposite to the wheels movement at the point of
snagging.
e) Special care is needed when working corners,
sharp edges. As these have a tendency to snag
and cause kick back.
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