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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
1. Always use common sense and pay particu-
lar attention to all the DANGER, WARNING,
CAUTION and NOTICE statements of this
manual. The safety instructions provided are
not intended to cover all possible conditions
and practices that may occur when operat-
ing, maintaining and cleaning power tools.
2. Observe work area conditions. Do not use
machines or power tools in damp or wet
locations. Don’t expose to rain. Keep work
area well lighted. Do not use electrically
powered tools in the presence of flammable
gases or liquids. Do not bring combustible
materials near the tools. Power tools create
sparks, which may ignite the dust or fumes.
Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered
work areas invite accidents.
3. Use personal protective equipment. Wear
ANSI approved safety goggles. Protective
equipment such as dusk mask, non-skid
safety shoes, hard hat, heavy duty work
gloves or hearing protection used for
appropriate conditions will reduce personal
injuries.
4. Keep bystanders, children and visitors away
while operating this product. Distractions
can cause you to lose control.
5. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, and
use common sense when operating this
product. Do not use this product while tired
or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or
medication. A moment of inattention while
operating this product may result in serious
personal injury. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. Do not reach over or
across running machines, hoses, cords, etc.
6. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing
or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing, and
gloves away from moving parts. Loose
clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught
in moving parts.
7. Inspect before every use; do not use if parts
are loose or damaged.
8. Do not alter this product in any way.
9. Use the right tool for the job. Do not attempt
to force a small tool or attachment to do the
work of a larger industrial tool. Don’t use a
tool whose performance is not adequate for
your work. Do not modify this tool and do
not use this tool for a purpose for which it
was not intended.
10. Some dust created by grinding, drilling,
sawing, sanding, and other construction
activities contains chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Some
examples of these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints.
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement
and other masonry products, and arsenic
and chromium from chemically-treated
lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies,
depending on how often you do this type
of work. To reduce your exposure to these
chemicals: work in a well ventilated area,
and work with approved safety equipment,
such as dust masks that are specially
designed to filter out microscopic particles.
11. Power tool plugs must match the outlet.
Never modify the plug in any way. Do
not use any adapter plugs with earthed
(grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs
and matching outlets will reduce risk of
electric shock.
12. Double insulated tools are equipped with
a polarized plug (one blade is wider than
the other.) This plug will fit in a polarized
ACCESSORIES
drywall, or other specialized applica-
tions, you will need to purchase an
appropriate drill bit.
Cutting wheels
To prepare a cutting wheel for use,
remove the screw in the center of the
shank, mount the wheel, and replace
the screw.
Grinding stones
Use these stones for smoothing hard
materials such as wood, plastic, and
metal. Be sure not to allow the work
piece to overheat as this can cause
charring (wood), melting (plastic), or dis-
coloration (metal). Aluminum oxide (red)
accessories are best for wood, metals,
and plastics, while silicon carbide (blue)
accessories are best for very hard
surfaces such as glass.
Cutting bits: Use cutting bits for shaping
various materials. The smallest cutting
bits are suitable for use in engraving.
Polishing wheels
These
accessories
are useful
for removing
tarnish and
weathering
on metal and
for polishing
plastics.
They require
a special
shank with
a screw tip.
To prepare a polishing wheel, screw
the felt onto the shank tip. Reverse to
remove. Polishing grease can be used
in small quantities to aid in polishing
metal. Lower speeds are best for these
accessories.
Collets
Various sizes are used to accommodate
accessories with different-sized shanks.
Refer to the section on Collet Sizes for
instruc-
tions on
changing
the collet.