VTHD09
V. 03
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10/09/2021
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break and fly apart.
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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 guarded or controlled.
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The arbor size of wheels, flanges, backing pads or any other accessory must
properly fit the collet of the power tool. Accessories with arbor holes that do not
match the mounting hardware of the power tool will run out of balance, vibrate
excessively and may cause loss of control.
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Do not use a damaged accessory. Before 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 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.
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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 work
piece fragments. The eye protection must be capable of stopping flying debris
generated 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.
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Keep bystanders a safe distance away from work area. Anyone entering the work
area must wear personal protective equipment. Fragments of work piece or of a
broken accessory may fly away and cause injury beyond immediate area of
operation.
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Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, when performing an operation
where the accessory may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. An accessory
contacting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and
shock the operator.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Do not operate the power tool near flammable materials. Sparks could ignite these
materials.
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Do not use accessories that require liquid coolants. Using water or other liquid
coolants may result in electrocution or shock.
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Maintain labels and nameplates on the tool. These carry important safety
information.
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Avoid unintentional starting. Prepare to begin work before turning on the tool.
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Do not depress the spindle lock when starting or during operation.
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Do not leave the tool unattended when the Battery Pack is connected. Turn off the
tool and remove the Battery Pack before leaving.
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This product is not a toy. Keep it out of reach of children.
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People with pacemaker should consult their physician(s) before use.
Electromagnetic fields in close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause pacemaker
interference or pacemaker failure.
Safety Warnings Specific for Grinding and Abrasive Cutting-Off Operations
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Use only wheel types that are recommended for your power tool and the specific
guard designed for the selected wheel. Wheels for which the power tool was not
designed cannot be adequately guarded and are unsafe.
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Wheels must be used only for recommended applications. For example: do not grind
with the side of cut-off wheel. Abrasive cut-off wheels are intended for peripheral
