RODIA
®
SAFETY
The use of saws and drills generates dust. Excessive airborne particles may cause irritation to eyes, skin
and the respiratory tract. To avoid breathing impairment, always us dust controls and protection suitable
to the material being sawed or drilled;
See OSHA (19 CFR Part 1910.1200). Diamond Blades improperly used are dangerous. Comply with
American National Standards Institute Safety Code, B7.1 and, Occupational Safety and Health Act
covering speed, Safety Guards, Flanges, Mounting Procedures, General Operating Rules, Handling,
Storage and General Machine Conditions.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 MESSAGE:
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding and other construction activities contain chemi-
cals known [to the State of California] to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some
examples of these chemicals are:
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Lead, from lead-based paints
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Crystalline silica, from bricks and cement and other masonry products
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Arsenic and chromium, from chemically treated lumber
For Further information, consult the following sources:
http://www.osha-slc.gov/sltc/sillicarystalline/index.html
http://www.oehha.org/prop65/out_of_date/6022kLstA.html
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 dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
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