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h) 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 workpiece fragments.
The eye protection must be capable of stopping
flying debris generated by various operations. The dust mask or respirator must be
capable of filtrating particles generated by your operation. Prolonged exposure to high
intensity noise may cause hearing loss.
i) Keep bystanders a safe distance away from work area. Anyone entering the
work area must wear personal protective equipment.
Fragments of workpiece
or of a broken accessory may fly away and cause injury beyond immediate area of
operation.
j) Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, when performing an
operation where the cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring.
Cutting
accessory contacting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool
“live” and could give the operator an electric shock.
k) Always hold the tool firmly in your hand(s) during the start-up.
The reaction
torque of the motor, as it accelerates to full speed, can cause the tool to twist.
l) Use clamps to support workpiece whenever practical. Never hold a small
workpiece in one hand and the tool in the other hand while in use.
Clamping a
small workpiece allows you to use your hand(s) to control the tool. Round material such
as dowel rods, pipes or tubing have a tendency to roll while being cut, and may cause
the bit to bind or jump toward you.
m) Position the cord clear of the spinning accessory.
If you lose control, the cord may
be cut or snagged and your hand or arm may be pulled into the spinning accessory.
n) 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.
o) After changing the bits or making any adjustments, make sure the collet
nut, chuck or any other adjustment devices are securely tightened.
Loose
adjustment devices can unexpectedly shift, causing loss of control, loose rotating
components will be violently thrown.
p) 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.
q) 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.
r) Do not operate the power tool near flammable materials.
Sparks could ignite
these materials.
s) Do not use accessories that require liquid coolants.
Using water or other liquid
coolants may result in electrocution or shock.
FURTHER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL OPERATIONS
Kickback and related warnings
Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or snagged rotating wheel, sanding band, brush
or any other accessory. Pinching or snagging causes rapid stalling of the rotating accessory
