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.
i)
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
.
j)
Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, when performing an operation
where the cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring or its own cord.
Cutting
accessory contacting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and
shock the operator. NOTE The above warning may be omitted if polishing is the only
recommended operation
k)
Position the cord clear of the spinning accessory.
If you lose control, the cord maybe cut
or snagged and your hand or arm may be pulled into the spinning accessory.
l)
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.
m)
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.
n)
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 electrical hazards.
o)
Do not operate the power tool near flammable materials.
Sparks could ignite these
materials.
p)
Do not use accessories that require liquid coolants
.
Using water or other liquid coolants
may result in electrocution or shock.
KICKBACK AND RELATED WARNINGS
a)
Maintain a firm grip on the power tool and position your body and arm to allow you to
resist kickback forces. Always use auxiliary handle, if provided, for maximum control
over kickback or torque reaction during start-up.
The operator can control torque
reactions or kickback forces, if proper precautions are taken.
b)
Never place your hand near the rotating accessory.
Accessory may kickback over your
hand.
c)
Do not position your body in the area where power tool will move if kickback occurs
.
Kickback will propel the tool in direction opposite to the wheel’s movement at the point of
snagging.
d)
Use special care when working corners, sharp edges etc. Avoid bouncing and
snagging the accessory.
Corners, sharp edges or bouncing have a tendency to snag the
rotating accessory and cause loss of control or kickback.
e)
Do not attach a saw chain woodcarving blade or toothed saw blade.
Such blades create
frequent kickback and loss of control.
SAFETY WARNINGS SPECIFIC FOR GRINDING AND ABRASIVE CUTTING-OFF
OPERATIONS:
a)
Use only wheel types that are recommended for your power tool and the specific guard
designed for the selected wheel. Wheels for which the power tool was not designed cannot
be adequately guarded and are unsafe.
b)
Wheels must be used only for recommended applications. For example: do not grind
with the side of cut-off wheel.
Abrasive cut-off wheels are intended for peripheral grinding,
side forces applied to these wheels may cause them to shatter.
c)
Always use undamaged wheel flanges that are of correct size and shape for your
selected wheel. Proper wheel flanges support the wheel thus reducing the possibility of
wheel breakage. Flanges for cut-off wheels may be different from grinding wheel flanges.
d)
Do not use worn down wheels from larger power tools.
Wheel intended for larger power
tool is not suitable for the higher speed of a smaller tool and may burst.
