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5. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, and use common
sense when operating this product. Do not use this
product while tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while
operating this product may result in serious personal
injury. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
Do not reach over or across running machines, hoses,
cords, etc.
6. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.
Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving
parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught
in moving parts.
7. Work Safe. Operate tool a safe distance from yourself
and others in the work area. 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. 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. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times. Do not overreach, especially
on ladders. Be certain ladders being used are sturdy,
stable, on a firm surface and erected as safe working
angles. Do not reach over or across running machines,
hoses, cords, etc.
8. Inspect before every use; do not use if parts are loose
or damaged.
9. Do not alter this product in any way.
10. Use the right tool for the job. Do not attempt to force
a small tool or attachment to do the work of a larger
industrial tool. Don’t use a tool whose performance is not
adequate for your work. Do not modify this tool and do not
use this tool for a purpose for which it was not intended.
11. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify
the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with
earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and
matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
12. People with pacemakers should consult their
physician(s) before use. Electromagnetic fields in close
proximity to heart pacemaker could cause pacemaker
interference or pacemaker failure. In addition, people
with pacemakers should:
• Avoid operating alone.
• Do not use with power switch locked on.
• Properly maintain and inspect to avoid electrical shock.
• Any power cord must be properly grounded. Ground
Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) should also be
implemented – it prevents sustained electrical shock.
13. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces
such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators.
There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body
is earthed or grounded.
14. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of
electric shock.
15. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying,
pulling or unplugging the power tool. Position the cord
clear of the spinning accessory. If you lose control, the
cord may be cut or snagged and your hand or arm may
be pulled into the spinning accessory. Keep cord away
from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged
or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
16. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension
cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for
outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
17. If operating a power tool in a damp location is
unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit interrupter
(GFCI) protected supply. Use of a GFCI reduces
the risk of electric shock.
18. Use power tool ONLY on adequately rated circuits
to avoid overheating of electrical systems.
19. Prevent accidental starting. Ensure switch is in the
“OFF” position before connecting to power source
and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool.
Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch
or energizing power tools that have the switch “ON”
invites accidents.
20. Do not use the power tool if the switch does not
turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be
controlled with the switch is dangerous and must
be repaired.
21. Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair
person using only identical replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is
maintained. Follow instructions in the Maintenance
section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts
or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may
create a risk of shock or injury.
22. Maintain labels and nameplates on the tool. These
carry important safety information. If unreadable or
missing, contact Performance Tool® for a replacement.
23. Disconnect the plug from the power source before
making any adjustments or changing accessories.
Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the power tool accidentally.
24. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any
other condition that may affect the power tool’s
operation. 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. If damaged, have the
power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are
caused by poorly maintained power tools.
25. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc.
in accordance with these instructions, taking into
account the working conditions and the work to be
performed. Use of the power tool for operations
different from those intended could result in a
hazardous situation.
26. Do not use accessories which are not specifically
designed and recommended by the tool manufacturer.
Just because the accessory can be attached to your
power tool, it does not assure safe operation.
27. The rated speed of the accessory must be at least
equal to the maximum speed marked on the power
tool. Accessories running faster than their RATED
SPEED can break and fly apart.
28. The outside diameter and the thickness of your
accessory must be within the capacity rating of
your power tool. Incorrectly sized accessories
cannot be adequately guarded or controlled.
29. The arbor size of wheels, flanges, backing pads or
any other accessory must properly fit the spindle of
the power tool. Accessories with arbor holes that
do not match the mounting hardware of the power
tool will run out of balance, vibrate excessively and
may cause loss of control.
30. Do not use excessively oversized sanding disc
paper. Follow manufacturer’s recommendations
when selecting sanding paper. Larger sanding
paper extending beyond the sanding pad presents a
laceration hazard and may cause snagging, tearing
of the disc or kickback.
abrasive wheel is snagged or pinched by the workpiece,
the edge of the wheel that is entering into the pinch
point can dig into the surface of the material causing
the wheel to climb out or kick out. The wheel may either
jump toward or away from the operator, depending
on direction of the wheel’s movement at the point of
pinching. Abrasive wheels may also break under these
conditions. Kickback is the result of power tool misuse
and/or incorrect operating procedures or conditions and
can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below.
1. 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.
2. Never place your hand near the rotating accessory.
Accessory may kickback over your hand.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Do not attach a saw chain woodcarving blade
or toothed saw blade. Such blades create frequent
kickback and loss of control.
42. VIBRATION WARNING: This tool vibrates during
use. Repeated or long-term exposure to vibration
may cause temporary or permanent physical injury,
particularly to the hands, arms and shoulders. To
reduce the risk of vibration-related injury:
1. Anyone using vibrating tools regularly or for an
extended period should first be examined by a
doctor and then have regular medical check-ups to
ensure medical problems are not being caused or
worsened from use. Pregnant women or people who
have impaired blood circulation to the hand, past
hand injuries, nervous system disorders, diabetes, or
Raynaud’s Disease should not use this tool. If you feel
any medical or physical symptoms related to vibration
(such as tingling, numbness, and white or blue fingers),
seek medical advice as soon as possible.
2. Do not smoke during use. Nicotine reduces the
blood supply to the hands and fingers, increasing the
risk of vibration-related injury.
3. Wear suitable gloves to reduce the vibration effects
on the user.
4. Use tools with the lowest vibration when there is a
choice between different processes.
5. Include vibration-free periods each day of work.
6. Grip tool as lightly as possible (while still keeping
safe control of it). Let the tool do the work.
7. To reduce vibration, maintain the tool as explained
in this manual. If any abnormal vibration occurs,
stop use immediately.
43. The warnings, precautions, and instructions discussed
in this instruction manual cannot cover all possible
conditions and situations that may occur. It must be
understood by the operator that common sense and
caution are factors which cannot be built into this
product, but must be supplied by the operator.
31. Do not allow any loose portion of the polishing bonnet
or its attachment strings to spin freely. tuck away or
trim any loose attachment strings. Loose and spinning
attachment strings can entangle your fingers or snag
on the workpiece.
32. Do not use a damaged accessory. Before each use
inspect the accessory such as abrasive wheels for
chips and cracks, backing pad for cracks, tear or
excess wear, wire brush for loose or cracked wires.
If power tool or accessory is dropped, inspect for
damage or install an undamaged accessory. After
inspecting and installing an accessory, position yourself
and bystanders away from the plane of the rotating
accessory and run the power tool at maximum no-load
speed for one minute. Damaged accessories will
normally break apart during this test time.
33. Do not use accessories that require liquid coolants.
Using water or other liquid coolants may result in
electrocution or shock.
34. Operations such as grinding, wire brushing, or cutting-off
are not recommended to be performed with this power
tool. Operations for which the power tool was not
designed may create a hazard and cause personal injury.
35. Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only,
when performing an operation where the accessory
may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. An accessory
contacting a “liveˮ wire may make exposed metal parts of
the power tool “live” and shock the operator.
36. Do not depress the spindle lock when starting or during
operation.
37. Use clamps (not included) or other practical ways 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 and personal injury.
38. Store idle equipment. When not in use, tools must
be stored in a dry location to inhibit rust. Always lock
up tools and keep out of reach of children and other
untrained persons. Switch off all unused electrical tools
when stored. Disconnect battery from unit. Tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
39. WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding,
sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities,
contains chemicals known [to the State of California] to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Some examples of these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints.
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement or other
masonry products.
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on
how often you do this type of work. To reduce your
exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated
area, and work with approved safety equipment, such
as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter
out microscopic particles. (California Health & Safety
Code § 25249.5, et seq.)
40. WARNING: Handling the cord on this product will
expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State
of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
(California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)
41. KICKBACK WARNING: Kickback is a sudden
reaction to a pinched or snagged rotating wheel,
backing pad, brush or any other accessory. Pinching or
snagging causes rapid stalling of the rotating accessory
which in turn causes the uncontrolled power tool to
be forced in the direction opposite of the accessory’s
rotation at the point of the binding. For example, if an
