To reduce the risk of injury, anyone using, repairing, maintaining, or
changing accessories on this tool must read and understand these
instructions before performing any of these tasks.
WARNING
Always inspect, operate, and maintain this tool in
accordance with American National Standards Institute
Safety Code of Portable Air Tools (ANSI B186.1) and any
other applicable safety codes and regulations.
These tools are rated at 90 psi / 6.2 bar max air pressure
for safety, top performance, and maximum durability of
parts; do not exceed this pressure while the tool is running.
Always shut off air supply, drain hose of air pressure and
disconnect tool from air supply when not in use, before
changing accessories, or when making repairs.
Never direct air at yourself or anyone else.
Always wear impact-resistant eye and face protection when
operating or performing maintenance on this tool.
High sound levels can cause permanent hearing loss.
Always use hearing protection when using this tool as
recommended by your employer or OSHA regulation.
Do not wear jewelry or loose fitting clothes.
Do not use quick disconnect couplings at tool. See operating
instructions for proper set up.
Whipping hoses can cause serious injury. Always carefully
check for damaged or loose hoses and fittings before
operating this tool.
Avoid direct contact with accessories during and after use.
Gloves should be worn to reduce the risk of cuts or burns.
Never run the tool off of the work. The tool may run too fast
and cause the accessory to be thrown off of the tool.
Slipping, tripping, and/or falling while operating air tools can
be a major cause of serious injury or death. Be aware of
your surroundings and any excess hose left on the walking
or working surface.
Pneumatic tools can cause vibration in use. Vibration,
repetitive motions or uncomfortable positions over extended
periods of time may be harmful to your hands and arms.
Discontinue use of tool if discomfort, tingling feeling or pain
occurs. Consult a physician before resuming use if any of
these symptoms occur.
Do not stretch or overreach while using this tool.
Never mount a cut off wheel or router cutter on a grinder. A
grinding wheel or other accessory that burst can cause very
serious injury or death and should only be used on a tool
with factory installed guards.
Position the guard between the grinding wheel and the
operator.
Use barriers to protect others from wheel fragments and
grinding sparks.
If a guard has withstood a wheel breakage do not continue
to use it. It may be damaged.
Grinding accessory’s rated speed must be equal to or
greater than the speed of the grinder.
Use only mounted wheels with adequate speed rating and
correct shaft diameter.
Do not use chipped or cracked grinding wheels.
Use only wheel collars that come with the grinder for
mounting the grinding wheel.
Before grinding, test grinding wheel by briefly running tool
at full throttle. Be sure to use a barrier such as under a
heavy work table to stop any possible broken wheel parts.
If tool appears to malfunction, remove from service
immediately and arrange for repair.
Never use tool if there is any chance of coming into contact
with line electricity.
Use only Sunex certified spare parts for any repair made to
tool. Repairs should only be performed by properly trained
persons.
Do not lock, tape or wire the tool valve in the "on/off"
position.
Do not allow the exhaust air to come in contact with hot
surfaces or flames.
Avoid inhaling dust or handling debris from the work
process, which can be harmful to your health. Use dust
extraction and wear respiratory protective equipment when
working with materials which produce airborne particles.
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding,
drilling and other construction activities contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some
examples of these chemicals are:
- Lead from lead based paints
- Crystalline silica bricks and cement and 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.
Additional Safety Warnings
Do not modify this tool or its accessories.
Daily measure the air tool speed with tachometer to make
sure it is not greater than the RPM stated on the grinding
accessory.
This tool is not recommended for use in explosive
atmospheres or underwater use.
Operators and maintenance personnel must be physically
able to handle the bulk, weight, and power of this tool.
This tool is for professional use only.
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