- If the replacement of the supply cord is necessary, this has to be done by the manufacturer or his agent
in order to avoid a safety hazard.
- Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or
storing power tools.
- Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
- Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power
tool or these instructions to operate the power tool.
- Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
- Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any
other condition that may affect the power tools operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired
before use.
- Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
- Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
- Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and easier to control.
- Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc., in accordance with these instructions and in the manner
intended for the particular type of power tool, taking into account the working conditions and the work
to be performed.
- Use of the power tool for operations different from intended could result in a hazardous situation.
Service
- Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts.
- This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
Additional safety instructions for your angle grinder
- Check that speed marked on the wheel is equal to or greater than the rated speed of the grinder.
- Ensure that the wheel dimensions are compatible with the grinder.
- Abrasive wheels shall be stored and handled with care in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
- Inspect the grinder wheel before use. Do not use chipped, cracked or otherwise defective products.
- Ensure that mounted wheels and points are fitted in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
- Ensure that blotters are used when they are provided with the bonded abrasive product and when they
are required.
- Ensure that the abrasive product is correctly mounted and tightened before use and run the tool at no-
load for 30 s in a safe position stop immediately if there is considerable vibration or if other defects are
detected. If this condition occurs, check the machine to determine the cause.
- If a guard is supplied with the tool never use the tool without such a guard.
- Do not use separate reducing bushings or adapters to adapt large hole abrasive wheels.
- For tools intended to be fitted with threaded hole, ensure that the thread in the wheel is long enough to
accept the spindle length.
- Check that the work piece is properly supported.
- Do not use cutting off wheel for side grinding.
- Ensure that sparks resulting from use do not create a hazard e.g. do not his persons, or ignite flammable
substances.
- Ensure that ventilation openings are kept clear when working in dusty conditions. If it should become
necessary to clear dust, first disconnect the tool from the mains supply (use non metallic objects) and
avoid damaging internal parts.
- Always use eye and ear protection.
- Other personal protective equipment such as dust mask. Gloves, helmet and apron should be worn.
- The wheel continues to rotate after the tool is switched off. Before other operation waiting until the
machine is still.
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