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that comply with ANSI safety standard Z87.1. Everyday glasses have only impact resistant
lenses. They ARE NOT safety glasses.
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Do not use accessories which are not designed and recommended by the tool
manufacturer.
Just because the accessory can be attached to your power tool, it does not
assure safe operation.
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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.
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The outside diameter and the thickness of your accessory must be within the capacity
rating of your power tool
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Incorrectly sized accessories cannot be adequately guarded or
controlled.
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The arbor size of wheels, flanges, backing pads or any other accessory must properly fit
the spindle of the power tool.
Accessories with arbor 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.
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Do not use a damaged accessory
. Before each use, inspect the blade 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.
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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 work piece fragments. The eye
protection must be capable of stopping flying debris generated by various operations. 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.
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Keep bystanders a safe distance away from work area.
Anyone entering the work area
must wear personal protective equipment. Fragments of the work piece or of a broken
accessory may fly away and cause injury beyond immediate area of operation.
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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 accessory.
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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.