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Original Instructions
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GRINDER, TYPE 27 INSTRUCTION MANUAL
115 mm - 125 mm (4 ½ in - 5 in)
12,000 RPM
Important Safety Information
Please read, understand and follow all safety information contained in these instructions prior to the use of this tool.
Retain these instructions for future reference.
Intended Use
These pneumatic tools are intended for use in industrial locations, and used only by skilled, trained professionals in accordance with the instructions in this manual. These
pneumatic tools are designed to be used with the appropriate size Type 27 Wheel for grinding metals. They should only be used for such grinding applications and within
their marked capacity and ratings. Only accessories specifi cally recommended by 3M should be used with these tools. Use in any other manner or with other accessories
could lead to unsafe operating conditions.
Do not operate tool in water or in an excessively wet application.
Do not use grinding wheels that have a Max RPM less than the marked RPM rating on the tool.
Summary of device labels containing safety information
Marking
Description
WARNING:
READ AND UNDERSTAND INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE
OPERATING TOOL.
WARNING:
ALWAYS WEAR APPROVED EYE PROTECTION
WARNING:
ALWAYS WEAR APPROVED HEARING PROTECTION
Direction of Rotation
Prolonged vibration may cause injury
Vibration Safety Note
12,000 r/min.
Maximum Rotational Speed
90 PSIG / 6.2 BAR MAX
Maximum Air Pressure
Use accessories rated at tool speed or higher
Accessories Speed Warning Note
Use appropriate guard
Guard Safety Warning Note
Explanation of Signal Word Consequences
WARNING:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in death or serious injury and/or property damage.
CAUTION:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury and/or property damage.
WARNING!
Read the Safety
Data Sheets (SDS)
before using any materials.
Contact the suppliers of the
workpiece materials and
abrasive materials for copies
of the SDS if one is not
readily available.
Exposure to DUST generated from
workpiece and/or abrasive materials
can result in lung damage and/or other
physical injury.
Use dust capture or local exhaust as
stated in the SDS. Wear government-
approved respiratory protection and eye
and skin protection.
Failure to follow this warning can
result in serious lung damage and/or
physical injury.
