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WARNING
To reduce the risks associated with impact from abrasive product or tool breakup, sharp edges, hazardous pressure, rupture, vibration and noise:
• Read, understand and follow the safety information contained in these instructions prior to the use of this tool. Retain these instructions for future reference.
• Only personnel who are properly trained should be allowed to service this tool.
• Practice safety requirements. Work alert, have proper attire, and do not operate tool under the infl uence of alcohol or drugs.
• Operators and other personnel must always wear protection for eyes, ears, and respiratory protection when in the work area or while operating this product. Follow
your employer’s safety policy for PPE’s and/or ANSI Z87.1 or local/national standards for eyewear and other personal protective
equipment requirements.
• Wear leather apron or other protective apparel, taking into consideration the type of work being done.
• Never exceed marked maximum input pressure (90psi / .62Mpa / 6.2Bars).
• Proper eye protection must be worn at all times.
• Tool shall not be operated in the presence of bystanders.
• If you notice any abnormal noise or vibration when operating the product, immediately discontinue its use and inspect for worn or damaged components. Correct or
replace the suspect component. If abnormal noise or vibration still exists, return the tool to 3M for repair or replacement. Refer to warranty instructions.
• Never operate this tool without all guards or safety features in place and in proper working order.
• Never over-ride or disable the safety features of the start-stop control such that it is in the on position.
• Make sure the tool is disconnected from its air source before servicing, inspecting, maintaining, cleaning, and before changing abrasive product.
• Prior to use, or if dropped or jammed, inspect mounting hardware, tool arbor and abrasive product for possible chips, cracks or other damage, and insure the
abrasive product is correctly secured. If damaged, or if safety labels cannot be read, replace with new abrasive product, mounting hardware, tool arbor, and/or labels available
from 3M.
• Only use accessories supplied or recommended by 3M.
• Use only with mounting hardware recommended by 3M; check with 3M for mounting hardware requirements.
• Never allow this tool to be used by children or other untrained people.
• Do not leave an unattended tool connected to air source.
To reduce the risk associated with skin abrasion, burns, cuts, or entrapment:
• Keep hands, hair, and clothing away from the rotating part of the tool.
• Wear suitable protective gloves while operating tool.
• Do not touch the rotating parts during operation for any reason.
• Do not force tool or use excessive force when using tool.
To reduce the risk of all hazards associated with vibration:
• If any physical hand/wrist discomfort is experienced, work should be stopped promptly to seek medical attention. Hand, wrist and arm injury may result from
repetitive work, motion and overexposure to vibration.
To reduce the risks associated with loud noise:
• Always wear protection for eyes, ears, and respiratory protection while operating this product. Follow your employer’s safety policy for PPE’s and/or
ANSI Z87.1 or local/national standards for eyewear and other personal protective equipment requirements.
• Always wear hearing protection while operating this tool. Follow your employer’s safety policy or local/national standards for personal protective
equipment requirements.
To reduce the risk associated with fi re or explosion:
• Do not operate the tool in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of fl ammable liquids, gases, or dust. The abrasives are able to create sparks when working
material, resulting in the ignition of the fl ammable dust or fumes.
• Refer to MSDS of material being worked as to potential for creating fi re or explosion hazard.
To reduce the risk associated with hazardous dust ingestion or eye/skin exposure:
• Use appropriate respiratory and skin protection, or local exhaust as stated in the MSDS of the material being worked on.
To reduce the risk associated with hazardous voltage:
• Do not allow this tool to come into contact with electrical power sources as the tool is not insulated against electrical shock.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk associated with whipping or hazardous pressure-rupture:
• Ensure supply hose is oil resistant and is properly rated for required working pressure.
• Do not use tools with loose or damaged air hoses or fi ttings.
• Be aware that incorrectly installed hoses and fi ttings might unexpectedly come loose at any time and create a whipping/impact hazard.
To reduce the risk associated with fl y off of abrasive product or parts:
• Use care in attaching abrasive product and mounting hardware; following the instructions to ensure that they are securely attached to the tool before use
or free-spinning.
• Never point this product in the direction of yourself or another person, or start tool unintentionally.
• Never over-tighten accessory fasteners.
