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IMPORTANT SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
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Stay alert,
watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating the Angle
Grinder. Do not use the Angle Grinder while you are tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating the Angle Grinder
may result
in serious personal injury.
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Dress properly.
Do not wear loose clothing, dangling objects, or jewelry. Keep your hair,
clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be
caught in moving parts. Air vents often cover moving parts and should be avoided.
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Use safety apparel and equipment.
Use ANSI-approved safety goggles or safety glasses
with side shields, or when needed, a face shield. Use as dust mask in dusty work conditions.
This applies to all persons in the work area. Also use non-skid safety shoes, hardhat, gloves,
dust collection systems, and hearing protection when appropriate.
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Do not overreach.
Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
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Remove adjusting keys or wrenches
before connecting to the power supply or turning on
the tool. A wrench or key that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in
personal injury.
ANGLE GRINDER USE AND CARE
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Do not modify the Angle Grinder
in any way.
Unauthorized modification may impair the
function and/or safety and could affect the life of the equipment. There are specific
applications for which Angle Grinder was designed.
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Always check of damaged or worn out parts before using the Angle Grinder.
Broken
parts will affect the Angle Grinder operation. Replace or repair damaged or worn parts
immediately.
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Store idle Angle Grinder.
When Angle Grinder is not in use, store it in a secure place out
of the reach of children. Inspect it for good working condition prior to storage and before
reuse.
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When operating the tool
Check that the switch is in the off position “O” before connecting to the power supply. Switch
to the off position “O” immediately after completion of the task.
Keep the power cord away from any moving parts or accessories.
Never cover the ventilation slots in the tool.
Inspect the disc before use. Do not use a chipped, cracked or otherwise damaged product.
Always hold the body and auxiliary handle firmly. Otherwise, the counterforces produced
during use can cause inaccuracies or put the Angle Grinder out of control.
Do not use separate adaptors to try and fit a disc with a center hole larger than 5/8in.
Be aware that a disc will continue to turn for some seconds after it is switched off.
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Use only wheel types that are recommended for your power tool and 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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The guard must be securely attached to the power tool and positioned for maximum
safety, so the least amount of wheel is exposed towards the operator.
The guard helps
to protect operator from broken wheel fragments and accidental contact with the wheel.
