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SAFETY WARNINGS COMMON FOR
GRINDING OPERATIONS
a) This power tool is intended to function as a
grinder, sander, wire brush, polisher, carving
or cut-off tool. 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,
fi
re and/or serious injury.
b) Operations such as grinding, 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 speci
fi
cally
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 grinding accessories
must be at least equal to the maximum speed
marked on the power tool.
Grinding accessories
running faster than their RATED SPEED can break
and
fl
y 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 controlled.
f) The arbour size of wheels, sanding drums or any
other accessory must properly
fi
t the spindle or
collet of the power tool.
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) Mandrel MOUNTED WHEELS, sanding drums,
cutters or other accessories must be fully
inserted into the collet or chuck.
If the mandrel is
insu
ffi
ciently held and/or the overhang of the wheel is
too long, the MOUNTED WHEEL may become loose
and be ejected at high velocity.
h) Do not use a damaged accessory. Before each
use inspect the accessory such as abrasive
wheels for chips and cracks, sanding drum 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.
i) 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
fl
ying debris generated by
various operations. The dust mask or respirator must
be capable of
fi
ltrating particles generated by your
operation. Prolonged exposure to high intensity noise
may cause hearing loss.
j) 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
fl
y away
and cause injury beyond immediate area of operation.
k) Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces
only, when performing an operation where the
cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring.
Cutting accessory contacting a “live” wire may make
exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could
give the operator an electric shock.
l) Always hold the tool
fi
rmly in your hand(s) during
the start-up.
The reaction torque of the motor, as it
accelerates to full speed, can cause the tool to twist.
m) Use clamps to support workpiece whenever
practical. Never hold a small workpiece in one
hand and the tool in the other hand while in use.
Clamping a small workpiece allows you to use your
hand(s) to control the tool. Round material such as
dowel rods, pipes or tubing have a tendency to roll
while being cut, and may cause the bit to bind or jump
toward you.
n) Never lay the power tool down until the accessory
has come to a complete stop.
The spinning
accessory may grab the surface and pull the power
tool out of your control.
o) After changing the bits or making any adjustments,
make sure the collet nut, chuck or any other
adjustment devices are securely tightened.
Loose
adjustment devices can unexpectedly shift, causing
loss of control, loose rotating components will be
violently thrown.
p) Do not run the power tool while carrying it at your
side.
Accidental contact with the spinning accessory
could snag your clothing, pulling the accessory into
your body.
q) Regularly clean the power tool’s air vents.
The
motor’s fan will draw the dust inside the housing and
excessive accumulation of powdered metal may cause
electrical hazards.
r) Do not operate the power tool near
fl
ammable
materials.
Sparks could ignite these materials.
s) Do not use accessories that require liquid
coolants.
Using water or other liquid coolants may
result in electrocution or shock.
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