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Important Safety Information
Intended Use
GRINDERS, TYPE-27 INSTRUCTION MANUAL
101 mm (4 in.) - 113 mm (4 1/2 in.)
12,000 RPM
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.
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 specifically 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 disc pads that have a Max RPM less than the tool Max RPM rating.
Tools shall be inspected periodically to verify that ratings, markings, and labels are legible. Contact 3M Company to obtain replacement labels.
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
WARNING:
AVOID PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO VIBRATION
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
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.
Original Instructions
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.
