3- Specific safety instructions
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL OPERATIONS
Safety warnings common for grinding or cutting-off operations:
a) This power tool is intended to function as a grinder. Read all safety warnings, instruc-
tions, illustrations and specifications provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all
instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
b) Operations such as sanding, wire brushing, polishing, hole cutting or cutting-
off are not to be performed with this power tool. Operations for which the power tool
was not designed may create a hazard and cause personal injury.
c) Do not use accessories which are not specifically designed and specified by the tool
manufacturer. Just because the accessory can be attached to your power tool, it does
not assure safe operation.
d) The rated speed of the accessory must be at least equal to the maximum speed
marked on the power tool. Accessories running faster than their rated speed can break and
fly apart.
e) The outside diameter and the thickness of your accessory must be within the capac
ity rating of your power tool. Incorrectly sized accessories cannot be adequately guarded
or controlled.
f) Threaded mounting of accessories must match the grinder spindle thread. For ac
cessories mounted by flanges, the arbour hole of the accessory must fit the locating
diameter of the flange. Accessories that do not match the mounting hardware of the power
tool will run out of balance, vibrate excessively and may cause loss of control.
g) Do not use a damaged accessory. Before each use inspect the accessory such as
abrasive wheels for chips and cracks, backing pad for cracks, tear or excess wear,
wire brush for loose or cracked wires. If power tool or accessory is dropped, inspect
for damage or install an undamaged accessory. After inspecting and installing an
accessory, position yourself and bystanders away from the plane of the rotating ac-
cessory and run the power tool at maximum no-load speed for one minute. Damaged
accessories will normally break apart during this test time.
h) Wear personal protective equipment. Depending on application, use face shield,
safety goggles or safety glasses. As appropriate, wear dust mask, hearing protectors,
gloves and workshop apron capable of stopping small abrasive or workpiece frag-
ments. 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.
i) 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
accessory may fly away and cause injury beyond immediate area of operation.
j) Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, when performing an opertion
where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring. Contact with a "live" wire will also
make exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" and could give the operator an electric
shock.
k) Never lay the power tool down until the accessory has come to a complete stop. The
spinning accessory may grab the surface and pull the power tool out of your control.
l) Do not run the power tool while carrying it at your side. Accidental contact with the spin
ning accessory could snag your clothing, pulling the accessory into your body.
m) 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.
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