power tool at maximum no load speed for one minute. Dam-
aged wheels will normally break apart during this test time.
i. Wear personal protective equipment. Depending on applica-
tion, use face shield, safety goggles or safety glasses. As
appropriate, wear dust mask, hearing protectors, gloves and
shop apron capable of stopping small abrasive or workpiece
fragments. The eye protection must be capable of stopping
flying debris generated by various operations. The dust mask
or respirator must be capable of filtrating particles generated
by your operation. Prolonged exposure to high intensity noise
may cause hearing loss.
j. Keep bystanders a safe distance away from work area.
Anyone entering the work area must wear personal protective
equipment. Fragments of workpiece or of a broken wheel may
fly away and cause injury beyond immediate area of operation.
k. Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, when
performing an operation where the cutting accessory may
contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Cutting accessory con-
tacting a "live" wire may make exposed metal parts of the
power tool "live" and could give the operator an electric shock.
l. 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 wheel.
m. Never lay the power tool down until the accessory has come to
a complete stop. The spinning wheel may grab the surface and
pull the power tool out of your control.
n. 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.
o. 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.
p. Do not operate the power tool near flammable materials.
Sparks could ignite these materials.
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