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ed with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed
below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
- This power tool is not recommended for polishing.
Operations for which the power tool was not designed may
sed to
create a hazard and cause personal injury.
- Do not use accessories which are not specifically de-
signed and recommended by the tool manufacturer.
to fix
Just because the accessory can be attached to your power
he ap-
tool, it does not assure safe operation.
- The rated speed of the accessory must be at least equal
s in a
to the maximum speed marked on the power tool. Acces-
efects
sories running faster than their rated speed can break and fly
m and
apart.
ause.
- The outside diameter and the thickness of your acces-
andle.
sory must be within the capacity rating of your power tool.
emove
Incorrectly sized accessories cannot be adequately guarded
rags,
or controlled.
- The arbor size of wheels, flanges, backing pads or any
g work
other accessory must properly fit the spindle of the pow-
er tool. Accessories with arbor holes that do not match the
kpiece
mounting hardware of the power tool will run out of balance,
vibrate excessively and may cause loss of control.
work-
- Do not use a damaged accessory. Before each use in-
spect the accessory such as abrasive wheels for chips
and cracks, backing pad for cracks, tear or excess wear,
before
wire brush for loose or cracked wires. If power tool or ac-
stand.
cessory is dropped, inspect for damage or install an un-
e work
damaged accessory. After inspecting and installing an ac-
cessory, position yourself and bystanders away from the
discs
plane of the rotating accessory and run the power tool at
ve cut
maximum no-load speed for one minute. Damaged acces-
under-
sories will normally break apart during this test time.
- Wear personal protective equipment. Depending on ap-
will be
plication, use face shield, safety goggles or safety glass-
es. As appropriate, wear dust mask, hearing protectors,
gloves and workshop apron capable of stopping small
abrasive or workpiece fragments. The eye protection must
r per-
be capable of stopping flying debris generated by various op-
erations. The dust mask or respirator must be capable of filtrat-
will en-
ing particles generated by your operation. Prolonged exposure
enders
to high intensity noise may cause hearing loss.
oid.
- Keep bystanders a safe distance away from work area.
Anyone entering the work area must wear personal pro-
tective equipment. Fragments of workpiece or of a broken
accessory may fly away and cause injury beyond immediate
area of operation.
Wire
- Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only,
when performing an operation where the cutting acces-
sory may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Cutting
accessory contacting a "live" wire may make exposed metal
inder,
parts of the power tool "live" and could give the operator an
warn-
electric shock.
rovid-
- Position the cord clear of the spinning accessory. If you
lose control of the power tool, the cord may be cut or snagged
and your hand or arm may be pulled into the spinning acces-
sory.
- 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.
- 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.
- Regularly clean the power tool's air vents. The motor's
fan will draw the dust inside the housing and excessive ac-
cumulation
of powdered metal may cause electrical hazards.
- Do not operate the power tool near flammable materials.
Sparks could ignite these materials.
- Do not use accessories that require liquid coolants. Us-
ing water or other liquid coolants may result in electrocution
or shock.
Kickback and related warnings
- Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or snagged
rotating wheel, backing pad, brush or any other accessory.
Pinching or snagging causes rapid stalling of the rotating ac-
cessory which in turn causes the uncontrolled power tool to
be forced in the direction opposite of the accessory's rota-
tion at the point of the binding. For example, if an abrasive
wheel is snagged or pinched by the workpiece, the edge of
the wheel that is entering into the pinch point can dig into
the surface of the material causing the wheel to climb out or
kick out. The wheel may either jump toward or away from the
operator, depending on direction of the wheel's movement at
the point of pinching. Abrasive wheels may also break under
these conditions.
- Kickback is the result of power tool misuse and/or incor-
rect operating procedures or conditions and can be avoid-
ed by taking proper precautions as given below.
- Maintain a firm grip on the power tool and position
your body and arm to allow you to resist kickback
forces. Always use auxiliary handle, if provided, for
maximum control over kickback or torque reaction
during start-up. The operator can control torque reac-
tions or kickback forces, if proper precautions are taken.
- Never place your hand near the rotating accessory.
Accessory may kickback over your hand.
- Do not position your body in the area where power
tool will move if kickback occurs. Kickback will propel
the tool in direction opposite to the wheel's movement at
the point of snagging.
- Use special care when working corners, sharp edges,
etc. Avoid bouncing and snagging the accessory. Cor-
ners, sharp edges or bouncing have a tendency to snag
the rotating accessory and cause loss of control or kick-
back.
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