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Electrical Safety (Continued)
5. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use.
Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric
shock.
6. If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD) protected supply.
Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.
Personal Safety
1. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use power tool while you are tired or under the influence of
drugs, alcohol, or medication.
A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
2. Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection.
Protective equipment such as dust masks, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protec-
tion used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injury.
3. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool.
Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energizing power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
4. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on.
A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal
injury.
5. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
6. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can
be caught in moving parts.
7. If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used.
Use of dust collection can
reduce dust-related hazards.
8. Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become complacent and ignore tool safety principles.
A careless action can cause severe
injury within a fraction of a second.
Power Tool Use and Care
1. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application.
The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was de-
signed.
2. Do not use the power tool if switch does not turn it on and off.
Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
3. Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing
power tool.
Such preventative safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
4. Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
5. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool's operation.
If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use.
Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
6. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
7. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be
performed.
Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
8. Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control
of the tool in unexpected situations.
Service
1. Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
Safety Warnings Common for Sanding and Polishing Operations:
1. Hold power tools by insulated gripping surfaces only when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cutting acces-
sory cord.
Contact with a “live” wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool “live” and shock the operator.
2. This power tool is intended to function as a 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.
3. Operations such as grinding, 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Threaded mounting of accessories must match the grinder spindle thread. For accessories mounted by flanges, the arbor hole of the accessory must fit the lo-
cating diameter of the flange.
Accessories that do not match the mounting hardware of the power tool will run out of balance, vibrate excessively and may
cause loss of control.
8. 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, inspect for damage or install an 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.
9. Wear personal protective equipment. Depending on application, use face shield, safety goggles or safety glasses. As appropriate, wear dust mask, hearing pro-
tectors, gloves and workshop apron capable of stopping small abrasive or workpiece fragments.
The eye protection must be capable of stopping flying debris
generated by various operations . The dust mask or respirator must be capable of filtrating particles generated by your operation. Prolonged exposure to high
intensity noise may cause hearing loss.
10. Keep bystanders a safe distance away from work area. Anyone entering the work area must wear personal protective equipment.
Fragments of workpiece or of
a broken accessory may fly away and cause injury beyond immediate area of operation.
11. Position the cord clear of the spinning accessory.
If you lose control, the cord may be cut or snagged and your hand or arm may be pulled into the spinning ac-
cessory.
12. Never lay the power tool down until the accessory has come to a complete stop.
The spinning accessory may grab the surface and pull the power tool out of your
control.
13. Do not run the power tool while carrying it at your side.
Accidental contact with the spinning accessory could snag your clothing, pulling the accessory into
your body.
14. Regularly clean the power tool’s air vents.
The motor’s fan will draw the dust inside the housing and excessive accumulation of powdered metal may cause elec-
trical hazards.
15. Do not operate the power tool near flammable materials.
Sparks could ignite these materials.
16. Do not use accessories that require liquid coolants.
Using water or other liquid coolants may result in electrocution or shock.
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