1.This tool is designed to be used as a polisher. Read all the
warnings, instructions, indications provided on drawings
and specifications supplied with this tool. Failure to comply
with all the instructions provided may cause electrical shocks,
fire and/or serious injuries.
2.This tool is not intended to be used for smoothing, metal
brushing and cutting operations. The use of this tool for
unintended applications may cause hazards and injuries to
people.
3.The tool must be used with accessories that have been
specifically
designed
manufacturer. The fixing of the accessory to the tool does
not guarantee a safe operation; read the following additional
instructions.
4.The rated speed of the accessories must be at least
equivalent to the maximum speed specified on the tool.
Using the accessories at speeds above the rated one, may
instructions.
cause them to break or be projected into the air.
4.The rated speed of the accessories must be at least
5.The external diameter and thickness of the accessories
equivalent to the maximum speed specified on the tool.
must match the specifications of the tool. Accessories with
Using the accessories at speeds above the rated one, may
incorrect dimensions cannot be adequately protected or
cause them to break or be projected into the air.
controlled.
5.The external diameter and thickness of the accessories
6.The configuration of accessories must match the tool. The
must match the specifications of the tool. Accessories with
use of accessories that cannot be perfectly fitted on the tool
incorrect dimensions cannot be adequately protected or
may result in imbalance, excessive vibrations and in the
controlled.
impossibility of controlling the tool.
6.The configuration of accessories must match the tool. The
7.Do not use damaged accessories. Before use, inspect all
use of accessories that cannot be perfectly fitted on the tool
the accessories. Inspect the supporting pads and verify
may result in imbalance, excessive vibrations and in the
there are no cracks, tears or excessive wear. If the tool or
impossibility of controlling the tool.
accessory has fallen, verify that they are not damaged or
7.Do not use damaged accessories. Before use, inspect all
install a new accessory. After inspecting or installing an
the accessories. Inspect the supporting pads and verify
accessory, test the operation of the tool at maximum speed
there are no cracks, tears or excessive wear. If the tool or
and without load for one minute, keeping at a safety
accessory has fallen, verify that they are not damaged or
distance. If the accessories are damaged, they will break
install a new accessory. After inspecting or installing an
during this test.
accessory, test the operation of the tool at maximum speed
8.Wear personal protective equipment. Depending on
and without load for one minute, keeping at a safety
application, use face shield,safety goggles or safety
distance. If the accessories are damaged, they will break
glasses. As appropriate, wear dust mask, hearing
during this test.
protectors, gloves and workshop apron capable of stopping
8.Wear personal protective equipment. Depending on
small abrasive or workpiece fragments. The eye protection
application, use face shield,safety goggles or safety
must be capable of stopping flying debris generated by
glasses. As appropriate, wear dust mask, hearing
various operations. The dust mask or respirator must be
protectors, gloves and workshop apron capable of stopping
capable of filtrating particles generated by your operation.
small abrasive or workpiece fragments. The eye protection
Prolonged exposure to high intensity noise may cause hearing
must be capable of stopping flying debris generated by
loss.
various operations. The dust mask or respirator must be
9.Keep bystanders a safe distance away from work area.
capable of filtrating particles generated by your operation.
Anyone entering the work area must wear personal
Prolonged exposure to high intensity noise may cause hearing
protective equipment. Fragments of workpiece or of a broken
loss.
accessory may fly away and cause injury beyond immediate
9.Keep bystanders a safe distance away from work area.
area of operation.
Anyone entering the work area must wear personal
10.Hold power tool by insulated surfaces only, when
protective equipment. Fragments of workpiece or of a broken
performing an operation where the cutting accessory may
accessory may fly away and cause injury beyond immediate
contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Cutting accessory
area of operation.
contacting a "live" wire may make exposed metal parts of the
10.Hold power tool by insulated surfaces only, when
power tool "live" and shock the operator.
performing an operation where the cutting accessory may
11.Position the cord clear of the spinning accessory. If you
contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Cutting accessory
lose control, the cord may be cut or snagged and your hand
contacting a "live" wire may make exposed metal parts of the
or arm may be pulled into the spinning accessory.
power tool "live" and shock the operator.
12.Never lay the power tool down until the accessory has
11.Position the cord clear of the spinning accessory. If you
come to a complete stop. The spinning accessory may grab
lose control, the cord may be cut or snagged and your hand
the surface and pull the power tool out of your control.
or arm may be pulled into the spinning accessory.
13.Do not run the power tool while carrying it at your side.
12.Never lay the power tool down until the accessory has
Accidental contact with the spinning accessory could snag
come to a complete stop. The spinning accessory may grab
your clothing, pulling the accessory into your body.
the surface and pull the power tool out of your control.
14.Regularly clean the power tool's air vents. The motor's
13.Do not run the power tool while carrying it at your side.
fan will draw the dust inside the housing and excessive
Accidental contact with the spinning accessory could snag
accumulation of powdered metal may cause electrical
your clothing, pulling the accessory into your body.
hazards.
14.Regularly clean the power tool's air vents. The motor's
15.Do not operate the power tool near flammable materials.
fan will draw the dust inside the housing and excessive
Sparks could ignite these materials.
accumulation of powdered metal may cause electrical
16.Do not use accessories that require liquid coolants. Using
hazards.
water or other liquid coolants may result in electrocution or
15.Do not operate the power tool near flammable materials.
shock.
Sparks could ignite these materials.
16.Do not use accessories that require liquid coolants. Using
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water or other liquid coolants may result in electrocution or
KICKBACK AND RELATED WARNINGS
shock.
Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or snagged rotating
wheel, backing pad, brush or anyother accessory. Pinching or
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or
recommended
by
shock.
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KICKBACK AND RELATED WARNINGS
Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or snagged rotating
wheel, backing pad, brush or anyother accessory. Pinching or
snagging causes rapid stalling of the rotating accessory which
in turn causes the uncontrolled power tool to be forced in the
direction opposite of the accessory's rotation at the point of the
binding.
For example, if a polishing mop is snagged or pinched by the
the
workpiece, the edge of the mop that is entering into the pinch
point can dig into the surface of the material causing the mop
to climb out or kick out. The mop may either jump toward or
Kickback is the result of tool misuse and/or incorrect operating
away from the operator, depending on direction of the mop's
procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking proper
movement at the point of pinching. Polishing mops may also
precautions as given below:
break under these conditions.
1) Maintain a firm grip on the power tool and position your
Kickback is the result of tool misuse and/or incorrect operating
body and arm to allow you to resist kickback forces. Always
procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking proper
use auxiliary handle, if provided, for maximum control over
precautions as given below:
kickback or torque reaction during start up. The operator
1) Maintain a firm grip on the power tool and position your
can control torque reaction or kickback forces, if proper
body and arm to allow you to resist kickback forces. Always
precautions are taken.
use auxiliary handle, if provided, for maximum control over
2) Never place your hand near the rotating accessory.
kickback or torque reaction during start up. The operator
Accessory may kickback over your hand.
can control torque reaction or kickback forces, if proper
3) Do not position your body in the area where power tool
precautions are taken.
will move if kickback occurs. Kickback will propel the tool in
2) Never place your hand near the rotating accessory.
direction opposite to the wheel's movement at the point of
Accessory may kickback over your hand.
snagging.
3) Do not position your body in the area where power tool
4) Use special care when working corners, sharp edges, etc.
will move if kickback occurs. Kickback will propel the tool in
Avoid bouncing and snagging the accessory. Corners, sharp
direction opposite to the wheel's movement at the point of
edges or bouncing have a tendency to snag the rotating
snagging.
accessory and cause loss of control or kickback.
4) Use special care when working corners, sharp edges, etc.
5) Do not attach a saw chain woodcarving blade or toothed
Avoid bouncing and snagging the accessory. Corners, sharp
saw blade. Such blades create frequent kickback and loss of
edges or bouncing have a tendency to snag the rotating
control.
accessory and cause loss of control or kickback.
Additional Specific Safety Instructions for Polishers
5) Do not attach a saw chain woodcarving blade or toothed
• Always use eye protection. All users and bystanders must
saw blade. Such blades create frequent kickback and loss of
wear eye protection that conforms to ANSI Z87.1.
control.
• Clean out your tool often, especially after heavy use. Dust
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and grit containing metal particles often accumulate on
• Always use eye protection. All users and bystanders must
interior surfaces and could create an electric shock hazard.
wear eye protection that conforms to ANSI Z87.1.
• Do not operate this tool for long periods of time. Vibration
• Clean out your tool often, especially after heavy use. Dust
caused by the operating action of this tool may cause
and grit containing metal particles often accumulate on
permanent injury to fingers, hands and arms. Use gloves to
interior surfaces and could create an electric shock hazard.
provide extra cushion, take frequent rest periods and limit daily
• Do not operate this tool for long periods of time. Vibration
time of use.
caused by the operating action of this tool may cause
• Air vents often cover moving parts and should be avoided.
permanent injury to fingers, hands and arms. Use gloves to
Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving
provide extra cushion, take frequent rest periods and limit daily
parts.
time of use.
• An extension cord must have adequate wire size (AWG or
• Air vents often cover moving parts and should be avoided.
American Wire Gauge) for safety. The smaller the gauge
Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving
number of the wire, the greater the capacity of the cable, that
parts.
is 16 gauge has more capacity than 18 gauge. An undersized
• An extension cord must have adequate wire size (AWG or
cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power
American Wire Gauge) for safety. The smaller the gauge
and overheating. When using more than one extension to
number of the wire, the greater the capacity of the cable, that
make up the total length, be sure each individual extension
is 16 gauge has more capacity than 18 gauge. An undersized
contains at least the minimum wire size. The following table
cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power
shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and
and overheating. When using more than one extension to
nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier
make up the total length, be sure each individual extension
gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
contains at least the minimum wire size. The following table
shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and
Minimum Gauge for Cord Sets
nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier
gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
Minimum Gauge for Cord Sets
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often
you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these
chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with
approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often
specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these
• Avoid prolonged contact with dust from polishing. Wear