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EN
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR ANGLE
GRINDERS
General safety instructions for all types of
grinding.
• This power tool is intended to be used as a
grinder. Read all the safety instructions,
other instructions, illustrations and
specifications supplied with this power
tool. Failure to follow all the instructions
below can result in the risk of electric
shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
• This power tool can be used for grinding
and steel brushing. Using the tool for any
other purpose can be dangerous and
cause personal injury.
• This power tool is not intended to be used
for polishing.
• Do not use accessories that are not
specifically designed and recommended
by the tool manufacturer. Just because an
accessory can be connected to the power
tool does not mean it is safe to use.
• The rated speed of the accessory must be
at least equal to the specified maximum
speed of the power tool. Accessories that
run faster than the specified rated speed
may break or fly apart.
• The outer diameter and thickness of the
accessory must be within the rated
capacity of the power tool. Accessories of
the wrong size cannot be properly
protected and controlled.
• Threaded mounting of accessories must
match the spindle thread on the grinder.
For flange-fitted accessories, the spindle
hole must match the control diameter of
the flange. Accessories that do not fit the
attachments on the tool will be
unbalanced, vibrate excessively and can
cause you to lose control of the tool.
• Do not use damaged accessories. Before
using the tool always check the accessory
and make sure, for example, that the edges
of grinding discs are not damaged, that
there are no cracks or wear on the backing
pad, and that the steel brush does not have
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any loose or damaged bristles. If you drop
the power tool or an accessory, check that it
is not damaged, or fit an undamaged
accessory. After checking and fitting an
accessory, position yourself and other
people in the vicinity away from the
direction of rotation of the accessory and
then run the tool at its maximum no-load
speed for one minute. Damaged accessories
will normally break during this test period.
• Wear safetyequipment. Depending on the
area of use, you should wear a visor,
goggles or safety glasses. When necessary
you should wear a dust mask, ear
protection, gloves and an apron that can
stop shavings and fragments from the
workpiece. The eye protection must be
able to stop flying debris produced by the
tool. The dust or breathing mask must be
able to filter out the particles produced by
the tool. Prolonged exposure to intense
noise can impair hearing.
• Keep onlookers at a safe distance from the
work area. Everyone coming into the work
area must wear personal safety
equipment. Fragments from the
workpiece, or from a defective accessory,
can fly out and cause personal injury
outside the actual work area.
• Hold the tool with the insulated grips if
there is a risk of coming into contact with
hidden wiring or the power cord to the
tool. When cutting accessories come into
contact with a live wire, unprotected
metal parts on the tool may become
charged and give the user an electric
shock.
• Position the power cord so that it cannot
come into contact with the rotating
accessory. If you lose control, the power
cord can be cut or get stuck, and your
hand or arm could be pulled into the
rotating accessory.
• Never put down the power tool until
the accessory has completely stopped.
The rotating accessory can catch on the
surface and cause you to lose control of
the power tool.