-2-
Securely fasten vise to a stable platform or
workbench.
During operation unstable
platforms or workbenches may shift or tip
causing loss of control and injury.
Wear eye protection and dust mask.
Use
only in a well-ventilated area. Using personal
safety devices and working in a safe
environment reduces risk of injury.
Always make sure workpieces are free from
nails and other foreign objects.
Cutting into
a nail will damage the bit and can cause the
workpiece to jump, resulting in loss of control.
Before operation, secure the workpiece
between the vise jaws.
Clamping the
workpiece allows you to use both hands to
control the tool. Properly securing the
workpiece will prevent it from becoming loose.
Use the “V” grooves molded into the jaws
for supporting round stock such as tubes
or rods when drilling.
Round material such
as dowel rods, pipes or tubing have a
tendency to roll while being cut, and may
cause the bit to "bite" or the workpiece to jump
toward you.
Securely fasten tool in the tool holder
before operating.
If tool loosens during
operation it will tend to work away from the tool
holder and the tool may fall out while bit is still
spinning.
Know how to shut off the tool!
Position the
tool so the switch is readily accessible to
quickly shut off the tool in an emergency.
Route the cord away from the bit or the
cutting area.
Cutting into live electrical wires
may result in a shock, burn, or electrocution.
Do not wear gloves, neckties, or loose
clothing during operation of the tool.
Tie
back long hair or use a hair net. Clothing or
hair can become caught in the spinning bit and
injury may occur.
Match the appropriate bit and its speed to
your application. Do not use bits that have
a cutting diameter that exceed the capacity
of the tool.
Overloading the tool can lead to
personal injury or tool failure.
Never use dull or damaged bits. Sharp bits
must be handled with care.
Damaged bits
can snap during use. Dull bits require more
force to push the workpiece, possibly causing
the bit to break.
When using the tool holder adapter, you
must set and lock the vise base prior to
turning on the tool. Bring the workpiece to
the tool and allow for sufficient space, at
least 150mm (6”), between your hand and
the spinning bit.
Contact with the spinning bit
will cause injury. The tool holder adapter was
designed to be used in conjunction with the
portable vise base for sanding, brushing,
polishing, or grinding applications. Other
applications may present hazards that cannot
be adequately guarded.
If the side of any rotating accessory is used to
perform the work, for example a sanding drum,
the workpiece must be positioned on the side
of the accessory that rotates against the feed
direction of the workpiece. Placing the
workpiece on the side of the accessory where
the feed direction and accessory rotation are
the same may cause the workpiece to be
pulled by the rotating accessory and lead to
loss of control during operation.
Never start the tool when the bit is engaged
in the material.
The bit cutting edge may grab
the material causing loss of control of the
workpiece.
Some dust created by
power sanding, sawing,
grinding, drilling, and other construction
activities contains chemicals known to
cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Some examples of
these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints,
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and
other masonry products, and
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically
treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies,
depending on how often you do this type of
work. To reduce your exposure to these
chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and
work with approved safety equipment, such as
those dust masks that are specially designed
to filter out microscopic particles.
Safety Rules for Portable Vise
!
WARNING
DM 2610944292 01-07 1/16/07 4:14 PM Page 2
