4) 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 .
5) The outside diameter and the
thickness of your accessory must be
within the capacity rating of your
power tool. Incorrectly sized accessories
cannot be adequately guarded or controlled .
6) Threaded mounting of accessories
must match the grinder spindle
thread. For accessories mounted
by flanges, the arbour size 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 .
7) 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 accessory and run
the power tool at maximum no-
load speed for 1 minute. Damaged
accessories will normally break apart during
this test time .
8) 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
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 .
9) 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 .
10) Hold the power tool by insulated
gripping surfaces only, when
performing an operation 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 .
11) 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 .
12) 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 .
13) 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 .
14) Do not operate the power tool near
flammable materials. Sparks could ignite
these materials .
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