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POWER TOOL SAFETY
Do not use separate reducing bushings or
adaptors to adapt large hole abrasive
wheels.
For tools intended to be fitted with
threaded hole wheel, ensure that the thread
in the wheel is long enough to accept the
spindle length;
Do not use cutting off wheel for side
grinding.
Ensure that sparks resulting from use do
not create a hazard e.g. do not hit persons,
or ignite flammable substances.
Ensure that ventilation openings are kept
clear when working in dusty conditions. If it
should become necessary to clear dust, first
disconnect the tool from the mains supply
(use non metallic objects) and avoid
damaging internal parts.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer or its service
agent or a similarly qualified person in order
to avoid hazard
Do not secure the angle grinder in a vice
or work bench and use it as a static grinder.
It leads to serious injury.
Never apply excessive pressure to the
disc it might shatter causing personal injury.
Ensure the work piece to be ground or
cut, is held tight in the vice or other clamping
system.
Always use both hands and ensure a
good handgrip on the grinder before
proceeding with any work.
Make sure that the disc is not in contact
with the work surface when you start the
grinder.
Be careful not to damage the spindle or
either of the disc flanges. Damage to these
parts could result in disc damage or
breakage.
Only use good quality grinding
discs. Cheap or poor quality discs tend to
glaze up which loads the motor and can
damage it. Use discs for their designated
purpose only. For instance, do not use
cutting discs for grinding or metal wheels for
masonry.
Watch out for flying sparks. Hold the tool
at an angle of approximately 15
to 30
to the
work piece surface when using discs.
Let the disc do the grinding at a
reasonable feed, as overloading will occur if
too much pressure is applied and the disc
slows resulting in inefficient grinding and
possible damage to the motor.
When using the grinder, use safety
equipment including safety goggles or shield,
ear protection dust mask and protective
clothing including safety gloves.
Wear goggles
Wear ear defenders
Wear a breathing mask
Wear safety gloves
Wear safety shoes
UNPACKING
Due to modern production techniques, it is
unlikely that your power tool is faulty or that
a part is missing. If you find anything wrong
do not operate the tool until the parts have
been replaced or the fault has been rectified.
Failure to do so could result in serious
personal injury.
