MUC122SP 2 07/14/15
MUC122SP 12V Surface Prep Tool
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THESE WARNINGS COULD RE SULT IN IN JU RY.
WARNING
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION (FOR
ALL BATTERY OPERATED TOOLS)
WARNING:
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to
follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric
shock, fire, explosion and/or serious personal injury. It is
the responsibility of the owner to make sure all personnel
read this manual prior to using the device. It is also the
responsibility of the device owner to keep this manual
intact and in a convenient location for all to see and read.
If the manual or product labels are lost or not legible,
contact Matco Tools for replacements. If the operator is
not fluent in English, the product and safety instructions
shall be read and discussed with the operator in the
operator's native language by the purchaser/owner or
his designee, making sure that the operator comprehends
its contents.
Work Area Safety
1 . Keep your work area clean and well lit . Cluttered benches and
dark areas invite accidents .
2 . Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such
as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust . Power
tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes .
3 . Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating
a power tool . Distractions can cause you to lose control and
endanger others .
Electrical Safety
4 . A battery operated tool with integral batteries or a separate
battery pack must be recharged only with the specified
charger for the battery . A charger that may be suitable for
one type of battery may create a risk of fire when used with
another battery .
5 . Use battery operated tool only with specifically designated
battery pack . Use of any other batteries may create a risk
of fire .
Personal Safety
6 . Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense
when operating a power tool . Do not use tool while tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication . A
moment of inattention while operating power tools may
result in serious personal injury .
7 . Dress properly . Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry . Contain
long hair . Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from
moving parts . Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be
caught in moving parts .
8 . Avoid accidental starting . Be sure switch is in the locked or
"off" position before inserting battery pack . Carrying tools
with your finger on the switch or inserting the battery pack
into a tool with the switch on invites accidents .
9 . Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool
on . A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part
of the tool may result in personal injury .
10 . Do not overreach . Keep proper footing and balance at all
times . Proper footing and balance enable better control of
the tool in unexpected situations .
11 . Use safety equipment . Always wear eye protection, hearing
protection and breathing apparatus (users and bystanders) .
Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing
protection must be used for a propriate conditions .
12 . To reduce exposure to sanding debris, work in a well
ventilated area with proper personal protection equipment .
13 . Repetitive motions or exposure to vibration may be harmful
to hands or arms .
Tool Use and Care
14 . After mounting the Roloc® pad and abrasive disc, start the
tool under bench and run for a few seconds . If the tool starts
to vibrate when first mounting the Roloc® pad and abrasive
disc, immediately remove from service . If tool is dropped,
replace abrasive disc and Roloc® pad .
15 . When using this tool, be careful not to exert excessive force
which could be hazardous and cause mounted spindle or
Roloc® pad to bend or break .
16 . Correct Roloc® backing pads are necessary to prevent injury
from broken accessories . Do not use chipped or cracked
Roloc® backing pads . Tighten the Roloc® backing pad and
disc to prevent spin off when the tool is turned off .
17 . Use only a sanding pad & sandpaper with this tool . Do not
use any grinding wheel burr or metal removing accessory
with this tool .
18 . Do not use accessories which are not specifically designed
and recommended by the tool manufacturer
19 . Sanding against sharp corners may damage the pad,
rendering it useless .
20 . Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support
the workpiece to a stable platform . Holding the work by hand
or against your body is unstable and may lead to loss of
control .
21 . Do not force tool . Use the correct tool for your application .
22 . Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off . A tool that
cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must
be repaired .
23 . Disconnect battery pack from tool or place the switch in the
locked or "off" position before making any adjustments,
changing accessories, or storing the tool . Such preventive
safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool
accidentally .
24 . Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained
persons . Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users .
25 . When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other
metal objects like: paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or
other small metal objects that can make a connection from
one terminal to another . Shorting the battery terminals
together may cause sparks, burns, or a fire .
26 . Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts,
