TORQ TORQX, Instruction Manual

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4. Wear suitable gloves to reduce the vi-
bration effects on the user.
5. Use tools with the lowest vibration
when there is a choice between differ -
ent processes.
6. Include vibration-free periods each
day of work.
7. Grip tool as lightly as possible (while
still keeping safe control of it). Let the
tool do the work.
8. To reduce
vibration, maintain the
tool as explained in this manual. If any
abnormal vibration occurs, stop use
immediately.
SERVICE
1. Have your power tool serviced by
a qualified repair person using only
identical replacement parts. This will
ensure that the safety of the power tool
is maintained.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY
WARNINGS COMMON FOR
POLISHING OPERATIONS
CORRECT USAGE
1. This tool is designed to be used as
a polisher. Read all the warnings, in -
structions, indications provided on
drawings and specifications supplied
with this tool. Failure to comply with all
the instructions provided below may
cause electrical shocks, fire and/or seri -
ous injuries.
2. This tool
is not intended to be used for
smoothing, metal brushing and cutting
operations. The use of this tool for unin -
tended applications may cause hazards
and injuries to people.
3. The tool must be used with acces -
sories that have been specifically de -
signed or recommended by the man -
ufacturer, (TORQ Tool Company). The
fixing of the accessory to the tool does
not guarantee a safe operation.
4. The rated speed of the accessories
must be at least equivalent to the maxi -
mum speed specified on the tool. Using
the accessories at speeds above the rat -
ed maximum, may cause them to break
or be projected into the air.
5. The external
diameter and thickness
of the accessories must match the
specifications of the tool. Accessories
with incorrect dimensions cannot be
adequately protected controlled.
6. The configuration
of accessories
must match the tool. The use of acces-
sories that cannot be perfectly fitted on
the tool may result in imbalance, exces -
sive vibrations and in the impossibility
of controlling the tool.
7. Do not use damaged accessories.
Before use, inspect all the accessories.
Inspect the supporting pads and verify
there are no cracks, tears or excessive
wear. If the tool or accessory has been
dropped, verify that it is not damaged or
install a new accessory. After inspecting
or installing an accessory, test the op -
eration of the tool at maximum speed
and without load for one minute, keep -
ing at a safety distance. If the accesso-
ries are damaged, they will break during
this test.
8. Wear personal protective equipment.
Depending on application, use face
shield, safety goggles or safety glasses.
As appropriate, wear dust mask, hear -
ing protectors, gloves and workshop
apron capable of stopping small abra -
sive or work piece fragments. The eye
protection must be capable of stopping
flying debris generated by various op -
erations. The eye protection must be
capable of stopping flying debris gen -
erated by various operations. The dust
mask or respirator must be capable of
filtering out particles generated by your
operation. Prolonged exposure to high
intensity noise may cause hearing loss.