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SAFETY RULES (CONTINUED)
• Be alert and think clearly. Never operate power tools when
tired, intoxicated or when taking medications that cause
drowsiness.
• Focus your attention completely on your work. Looking
around, careless actions and other distractions can result in
serious injury.
Preparing the work area for your job
• Do not use this machine in dangerous environments. Do not
use it in damp or wet locations. Do not expose it to rain.
• Keep the work area clean. Cluttered work areas and work
benches invite accidents. Keep the area around the machine
clean of scrap metal, oil and grease.
• Keep visitors at a safe distance from work area.
• Keep children out of workplace. Make workshop childproof.
Use padlocks, master switches or remove switch keys to
prevent any unintentional use of power tools.
• Provide adequate space around the surface grinder and light
the area properly with non-glare, overhead lighting.
• Make certain the surface grinder is securely anchored to a
suitable base or floor stand before use.
Maintaining your tool
• Unplug and disconnect the tool completely from its power
supply before performing any service, maintenance, repair or
adjustments.
• Consult manual for specific maintenance and adjustment
procedures.
• Keep tool lubricated and clean for safest operation.
• Read and understand warnings posted on the machine and
in this manual. Replace the warning labels if they become
obscured or removed. Failure to comply with all of these
warnings can result in serious injury.
• Before turning on the machine, check for damaged parts.
Guards or other parts that are even slightly damaged should
be carefully examined to ensure they will function correctly.
Check for alignment of moving parts, binding, breakage,
mounting issues and any other conditions that may affect
the tools operation. Replace any guard or damaged part that
does not function properly before using the tool.
• Maintain this tool, its attachments the grinding wheel with
care.
Know how to use your tool
The operation of any power tool can result
in foreign objects being thrown into the
eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear
safety goggles complying with United States ANSI Z87.1.
before commencing power tool operation.
Think safety! Safety is a combination of operator
common sense and alertness at all times when tool
is being used.
• The Model 9682122 Surface Grinder is designed and
intended for use by properly trained operators. You must
be familiar with the proper and safe operation of a surface
grinder. Obtain proper training and knowledge before
operating this machine.
• Do not use the Model 9682122 Surface Grinder for any
use than its intended application. Improper use of this
tool revokes and voids any real or implied warranty. The
manufacturer is not responsible for any injury that may result
from improper use of the machine.
• Ensure the grinding wheel is solid and free from any flaws or
cracks. You can perform a ring test by holding the grinding
wheel with a wooden dowel rod through the arbor hole and
lightly striking it with a wrench or hammer. The wheel should
emit a clear “ping” sound. A damaged wheel will emit a dull
sound. If there is any doubt of a wheel’s condition, replace it
immediately.
• A damaged wheel is more likely to fly apart or explode
upon machine start up. Do not stand in line with the wheel’s
rotation upon start up.
• Grinding wheels operated at a speed faster than they are
rated for can fly apart or explode causing injury or death.
Before mounting a new wheel make sure the wheel’s RPM
rating is equal to or more than the machines RPM rating.
• Heavy impact with a workpiece or trying to make a very deep
cut can cause a wheel to break apart or explode. Do not jam
a workpiece into the wheel to reduce this risk.
• Make sure your workpiece is held tight on the chuck. If the
shape of the workpiece prevents it from laying flat, block the
ends with appropriate clamps or vises.
• Only use wheel grinding wheel flanges that come supplied
with the machine. Other flanges may not meet the required
specifications for safety.
• Do not force an attachment to do a job it was not intended or
designed for.
• Never work in an awkward position while using the machine.
Maintain your balance. Never lean against the machine, over
reach or use excessive force when working. You could tip or
fall into the machine causing serious injury.
• Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form a habit of
checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are
removed from the machine before turning it on.
• Before connecting the machine to a power supply check to
ensure the switch is in the OFF position.
• The machine must be properly grounded.
• Safety guards must be in place and operate properly in
place at all times. If any guards, covers or safety devices are
removed for maintenance purposes they must be replaced
before using the machine.
• Never leave the machine running while it is unattended. Turn
off the power and stay with the machine until it comes to a
complete, full stop.
• Know your tool. Learn the tool’s operation, application and
specific limitations. Never force the machine to do a task it
was designed for.