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Angle Grinder
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switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
► Disconnect the plug from the power
source and/or the battery pack from the
power tool before making any adjust-
ments, changing accessories, or stor-
ing power tools. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the
power tool accidentally.
►
Store idle power tools out of the reach
of children and do not allow persons
unfamiliar with the power tool or these
instructions to operate the power tool.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of
untrained users.
► Maintain power tools. Check for mis-
alignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts and any other con-
dition that may affect the power tool’s
operation. If damaged, have the power
tool repaired before use. Many accidents
are caused by poorly maintained power
tools.
► Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Properly maintained cutting tools with
sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind
and are easier to control.
► The appliance is not intended for use
by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience or
knowledge, unless they are supervised
or instructed to use the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
►
Use the power tool, accessories and
tool bits etc. in accordance with these
instructions, taking into account the
working conditions and the work to be
performed. Use of the power tool for oper-
ations diff erent from those intended could
result in a hazardous situation.
Safety Warnings for Angle Grinder
Safety Warnings common for Grinding,
Sanding, Wire Brushing or Abrasive Cut-
ting Off operations
►
This power tool is intended to function
as a grinder, sander, wire brush or
cut-off tool. Read all safety warnings,
instructions, illustrations and specifi-
cations provided with this power tool.
Failure to follow all instructions listed be-
low may result in electric shock, fi re and/or
serious injury.
► Operations such as polishing 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.
► Do not use accessories which are
not specifically designed and recom-
mended by the tool manufacturer.
Just
because the accessory can be attached
to your power tool, it does not assure safe
operation.
► 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 fl y apart.
► The outside diameter and the thickness
of your accessory must be within the
capacity rating of your power tool. In-
correctly sized accessories cannot be ade-
quately guarded or controlled.
► 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 mount-
ing hardware of the power tool will run out
of balance, vibrate excessively and may
cause loss of control.
► Do not use a damaged accessory. Be-
fore 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 acces-
sory 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 ac-
cessories will normally break apart during
this test time.
► Wear personal protective equipment.
Depending on application, use face
shield, safety goggles or safety glass-
es. As appropriate, wear dust mask,
hearing protectors, gloves and work-
shop apron capable of stopping small
abrasive or workpiece fragments. The
eye protection must be capable of stop-
ping fl ying debris generated by various op-
erations. 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.
► During the operation of the angle grind-