HMS
OPERATION
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Familiarity and proper training are required for the safe operation of this equipment! Equipment operated or serviced
improperly or by untrained personnel can be dangerous! Read all operating instructions and the safety notes below.
Familiarize yourself with the proper use of this equipment before operating it.
WARNING
Keep work area clean and free of clutter.
Keep work area well lit.
Do not allow children or people other than the opera-
tor to handle power cables, extension cords or the
equipment.
Do not allow non-essential personnel or visitors in the
work area.
Never operate motor in areas exposed to flammable
or explosive liquids or gases! The motor brushes
spark during operating and could ignite fumes.
Don't overreach! Keep proper footing and balance at
all times. Make sure any supporting structures are
strong enough and stable enough to support your
weight and the weight of any equipment on it.
Keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away from
moving parts. They can be caught in moving parts.
Wear protective clothing when operating equipment.
Goggles or safety glasses will protect against eye
damage caused by flying debris.
Never carry motor by cord or pull on it to disconnect
it from receptacle. Keep cord away from heat, oil and
sharp edges.
Keep handle, and other areas where motor and shaft
are gripped, dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
Avoid unintentional starting! Don't carry motor around
jobsite while it is connected to power source. Don't
carry motor with finger on switch.
Stay alert! Watch what you are doing. Use common
sense. Do not operate tool when you are tired.
Do not operate equipment if switch does not operate
properly.
Replace worn or damaged parts with replacement
parts designed and recommended for use by
WACKER Corporation.
Don't overload motor. An overloaded motor will over-
heat. Use only recommended head/motor/shaft com-
binations. See Table 1.
Never allow untrained personnel to operate or service
the equipment.
Never attach shaft to motor while it is running.
Always check the power supply before running motor.
Using the wrong voltage supply will damage motor.
Always make sure motor switch is OFF before plug-
ging motor to power supply.
Any servicing, other than that covered in this instruc-
tion manual, should be performed by an authorized
WACKER Service Representative.
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Safety
When using electric tools, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock,
and personal injury! The guidelines following will help the user maintain operator safety.
When motor is used outdoors, use only extension
cords intended for and marked for outdoor use.
Always keep power cord away from heat, oil and
sharp edges which can damage it.
Make certain motor is in good working order and
properly grounded before starting.
Never operate motor with damaged or worn electrical
cords! When using an extension cord be sure to use
one heavy enough to carry the current load. See Table
2 for correct cable size to use.
Prevent body contact with grounded surfaces, such as
pipes, metal railings, radiators and metal ductwork.
DANGER
