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I. INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Pana-
sonic Angle Grinder. The powerful
grinding action of this tool, combined
with the convenience of its recharge-
able battery pack, provides you with
great grinding performance.
This Angle Grinder is only to be used
for grinding and cutting-off.
DANGER:
This product is a grinding tool, de-
signed to grind. It has a rotating disc
which is capable of cutting you deep-
ly, causing serious injury or death. As
a result, please read this manual and
the cautionary markings on the tool
carefully, and obey all of the Safety
Instructions to avoid such injury.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury, always
use proper guards when grinding.
How to Use This Manual
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Please read this manual completely
before starting to use your grinder. If
you let someone else use the grinder,
make sure they either read this man-
ual or are fully instructed in the prop-
er use and all safety precautions con-
cerning the grinder.
•
Please keep this manual for future ref-
erence. It contains important safety in-
formation that you must follow to use
the grinder safely.
•
This manual and product use the fol-
lowing signal words:
NOTE:
Notes provide additional informa-
tion that you should know about the
grinder.
CAUTION:
Caution indicates a potentially haz-
ardous situation, which could result
in minor or moderate injury if not
avoided. Cautions also alert you to
unsafe practices to be avoided.
WARNING:
Warning indicates a potentially haz-
ardous situation, which could result in
serious injury or death if not avoided.
DANGER:
Danger indicates an imminent haz-
ard which will result in serious injury
or death if not avoided.
II. GENERAL SAFETY
RULES
WARNING!
Read all instructions
Failure to follow all instructions listed
below may result in electric shock, fire
and/or serious injury. The term “power
tool” in all of the warnings listed below
refers to your main operated (corded)
power tool and battery operated
(cordless) power tool.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Work Area Safety
1)
Keep work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered or dark areas invite acci-
dents.
2)
Do not operate power tools in
explosive atmospheres, such as
in the presence of flammable liq-
uids, gases or dust.
Power tools create sparks which
may ignite the dust or fumes.
3)
Keep children and bystanders
away while operating a power
tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose
control.
Electrical Safety
1)
Power tool plugs must match the
outlet. Never modify the plug in
any way. Do not use any adapt-
er plugs with earthed (grounded)
power tools.
Unmodified plugs and matching out-
lets will reduce risk of electric shock.
2)
Avoid body contact with earthed
or grounded surfaces such as
pipes, radiators, ranges and re-
frigerators.
