Tryton TMC260, Operating Instruction

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of untrained persons can be dangerous.
e) Power tools require maintenance. Check power tools for
concentricity or jamming of moving parts, any cracks and all
other factors affecting the power tool work safety. If any
damage to the power tool is detected, it should be repaired
before use.
Improper power tool maintenance is a reason for many
accidents.
f) Cutting tools should be sharp and clean. Keeping sharp cutting
edges in good condition reduces the risk of jamming and facilitates
operation.
g) Power tools, equipment, working tools etc. should be used
according to this user's manual taking into account
operating conditions and the work to be done.
Misusing a
power tool can result in dangerous situations.
h) At low temperatures and after a long brakes in operation it is
recommended to turn the power tool to operate it with no
load for a few minutes to provide proper grease distribution
inside its driving mechanism.
i) Use soft, damp (cannot be wet) cloth and soap to clean power
tools. Do not use petrol, solvents and other agents that may
damage your equipment
.
j) Power tools can be stored/carried after making sure that all
moving components are locked and protected against
release with original devices intended for this purpose.
k) Store power tools in a dry, dust and water-protected place.
l) Carry your power tool in its original packaging to provide
protection against mechanical damage.
m) Keep handles and grip surfaces clean and free from oil and
grease. Secure grip and control over the tool in unexpected
circumstances are impossible if handles and grip surfaces are slippery.
WARNING! General warnings regarding the use of
power tools.
Repair :
a) Warranty and post-warranty repairs of its power tools are
carried out by PROFIX Service, which guarantees the best
quality or repair and use of genuine spare parts.
WARNING!
While operating power tools it is necessary to observe basic
work safety rules to avoid fire, electric shock or mechanical
injury.
OSCILLATING HANDHELD GRINDER
Additional safety tips useful for grinding :
a) The oscillating handheld grinder, referred to as 'the grinder'
is not a waterproof device, therefore it can be used
exclusively for dry grinding.
Penetration of water into the electric
tool interior may lead to electrocution.
b) Grinding of metals entails emission of sparks. One should
make sure that the sparks splattered during grinding
present no hazard to anybody and that all inflammable
(combustible) materials are removed from the vicinity.
Sparking may also lead to self-ignition of grinding dust. The hazard is
even more serious when the dust is mixed with remnants of paints,
polyurethane or other chemicals and grinded material is hot after
prolonged machining. It is why operators must avoid excessive heating
of treated material or the grinder as well as always remove dust during
breaks and after completion of grinding jobs.
c) Workplace must be always kept clean and tidy. Mixtures of
various materials are particularly hazardous. Dust of light metals may
catch fire or explode.
d) Aspiration of grinding dust is harmful to health. Direct
physical contact with dusts or their penetration to lungs can
cause allergic reactions and/or respiratory system diseases
of the operator or persons in the vicinity. Some materials,
e.g. paint coatings with lead content, contain potentially
toxic chemical substances. In order to reduce the impact of
these substances, the workplace must be always well
ventilated, and tested and safe protective measures must
be used, such as safety dust filter masks with a P2 class
absorber designed especially for filtering microscopic
particles.
Dust extraction should be used, if only possible.
e) Safety goggles must always be used in order to prevent dust
from getting into eyes.
f) Use of hearing protectors is mandatory (headsets,
earplugs).
Long-term exposure to intense noise may lead to deafness.
g) Operators must wear protecting gloves and never touch the
grinder shoe when the machine is in motion. It presents hazard
of hand injuries.
h) While working with the electric tool operators must always
hold it with two hands and keep safe position of the entire
body.
Operation of an electric tool with two hands is always safer.
i) Protect the object machined. It is safer to fix the object machined
in a fixing device or a vice than holding it in your hand.
j) Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when
performing an operation where the grinding accessory may
contact hidden wiring or its own cord.
Grinding accessory
contacting a 'live' wire may make exposed metal parts of the power
tool 'live' and could give the operator an electric shock.
k) After unexpected interruption of power voltage, e.g. after a
voltage shutoff or unplugging the power cord, it is
mandatory to unlock the On/Off trigger and release it to the
Off position.
It is the measure that prevents from unintentional
activation of the electric tool.
l) Do not use a power tool with its power cord damaged. Do not
touch the power cord when damaged; in case of damaging
the power cord during operation unplug it from the mains.
Damaged power cords increase the risk of electric shock.
ATTENTION! If a permanently fixed power cord becomes damaged, it must
be replaced with a special cable or assembly available at the
manufacturer's or at a specialized repair service point.
DESIGN AND APPLICATION AREA OF THE GRINDER :
The grinder is designed for dry grinding of wooden, wood-containing,
metal or plastic surfaces as well as removing old paint coatings with use
of abrasive paper with necessary grade and granulation (from 40 to 400).
CAUTION! Do never use the grinder for asbestos and graphite-
containing materials. Do not apply for gypsum (joints of
cardboard and gypsum panels) or similar materials.
Fine dust
penetrates into the machine interior and clogs ventilation paths, which
leads to overheating of the motor and its eventual burning. Such defects