IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS ON YOUR PRODUCT
AND IN THIS MANUAL. SAVE THIS MANUAL. MAKE SURE ALL USERS ARE FAMILIAR WITH ITS WARNINGS
AND INSTRUCTIONS WHEN USING THE TOOL. Improper operation, maintenance or modification of tools or
equipment could result in serious injury and/or property damage.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the use of your tool or the contents of this manual, please stop using the tool and
contact Customer Care at 1-800-223-7278.
Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and
knowing how your Variable Speed Grinder works. Read this
manual to understand this grinder. It is important for you to read
and understand this manual. The information it contains relates
to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The
symbols below are used to help you recognize this information.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially haz ard ous situation which,
if not avoided, may result in minor or mod er ate injury.
Indicates a practice not related to personal
NOTICE
injury which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
Some of the following symbols may be used on the tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation on these symbols
will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.
SYMBOL
NAME
Safety Alert
Read Operator's Manual
Eye Protection
No Hands Symbol
Wet Conditions Alert
Pinch Warning
V
Volts
A
Amperes
Hz
Hertz
min
Minutes
~/AC
Alternating Current
ⁿ ₀
No Load Speed
.../min
Per Minute
Lbs
Pounds
Kg
Kilograms
RPM
Revolutions Per Minute
PH:1
Phase 1
SAFETY SYMBOLS-DEFINITIONS
Indicates a potential personal injury hazard.
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator's manual before using this
product.
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in serious personal injury.
Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.
Always watch for movement paying extra attention to potential areas where pinching could occur.
Voltage
Current
Frequency (cycles per second)
Time
Type of current
Rotational speed, at no load
Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits, etc., per minute
Unit of weight
Unit of weight
Speed of rotation of machine
This is a 1 phase motor
Before Using The Grinder:
To reduce the risk of mistakes that could cause
serious, permanent injury, do not plug the grinder in until the
following steps are completed:
•
Assembly. See pages 10-11.
•
Learn the use and function of the ON-OFF switch. See page
12.
•
Review and understanding of all safety instructions and
operating procedures in this manual.
•
Review of the maintenance methods for this grinder. See
page 13.
DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION
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