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respiratory protection appropriate for the
dust exposure, and wash exposed areas with
soap and water.
TERMINOLOGY
DANGER: indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING: indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION: indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not Avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injur y. or indicates
potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in property damage.
SAFETY WARNINGS COMMON FOR
GRINDING, SANDING OR POLISHING
OPERATIONS
1. This power tool is intended to function as
a grinder, sander or polisher. Read all
safety warnings, instructions, illustrations
and specifications provided with this
power tool. Failure to follow all instructions
listed below may result in electric shock, fire
and/or serious injury.
2. Operations such as wire brushing or
cutting-off are not recommended to be
performed with this power tool. Operations
for which the power tool was not designed
may create a hazard and cause personal
injury.
3. Do not use accessories which are not
specifically designed and recommended
by the tool manufacturer. Just because the
accessory can be attached to your power
tool, it does not assure safe operation.
4. The rated speed of the accessory must be
at least equal to the maximum speed
marked on the power tool. Accessories
running faster than their rated speed can
break and fly apart.
5. The outside diameter and the thickness of
your accessory must be within the capacity
rating of your power tool. Incorrectly sized
accessories cannot be adequately guarded or
controlled.
6. The arbour size of wheels, flanges, backing
pads or any other accessory must properly
f i t t h e s p i n d l e o f t h e p o we r t o o l .
Accessories with arbour holes that do not
match the mounting hardware of the power
tool will run out of balance, vibrate
excessively and may cause loss of control.
7. Do not use a damaged accessory. Before
each use inspect the accessory such as
abrasive wheels for chips and cracks,
backing pad for cracks, tear or excess wear,
wire brush for loose or cracked wires. If
power tool or accessory is dropped,
i n s p e c t f o r d a m a g e o r i n s t a l l a n
undamaged accessory. After inspecting
and installing an accessory, position
yourself and bystanders away from the
plane of the rotating accessory and run the
power tool at maximum no-load speed for
one minute. Damaged accessories will
normally break apart during this test time.
8. 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
