Safety instructions for all
applications
General safety instructions for grinding and
abrasive cutting
a) This power tool is designed to be used as a
grinder and abrasive cutting tool. Please follow
all safety instructions, instructions, diagrams
and data that you receive with the tool.
Failure to follow the instructions below may re-
sult in electric shock, fire, and/or serious injury.
b) This power tool is not suitable for sandpaper
sanding, working with a steel brush or
burnishing. Using the power tool for applica-
tions for which it is not designed can lead to
hazards and injuries.
c) Do not use any accessories that have not
been specifically provided or recommended
by the manufacturer for this power tool. Just
because you can attach the accessories to your
power tool does not guarantee they are safe to
use.
d) The maximum permissible speed of the acces-
sory tool being used must be at least as high
as the maximum speed specified for the power
tool. Accessories that rotate faster than the
permissible rate can break and throw pieces
into the air.
e) The external diameter and thickness of the
accessory tool being used must comply with
the dimensions of your power tool. Incorrectly
dimensioned accessory tools cannot be suffi-
ciently shielded or controlled.
f) Accessory tools with a thread insert must
match the thread of the grinding spindle ex-
actly. For accessory tools that are mounted
using a flange, the diameter of the hole on
the attachment tool must correspond to the
width of the fitting on the flange. Accessory
tools that cannot be fitted precisely onto the
power tool will rotate unevenly, vibrate severely
and can lead to a loss of control.
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g) Never use damaged accessory tools. Before
each use, check tools such as grinding discs
for chipping and cracks, grinding discs for
cracks, wear or heavy wear. If the power tool
or the accessory tool in use is dropped, check
to see if it is damaged or use an undamaged
accessory tool. When you have checked and
inserted the accessory tool, ensure that you
and any other people in the vicinity remain
outside of the level of the rotating accessory
tool and allow the tool to rotate at maximum
speed for one minute. Damaged accessory
tools usually break during the test period.
h) Wear personal protective equipment.
Depending on the application, ensure that
you use full face protection, eye protection
or safety goggles. As required, use a dust
mask, hearing protection, protective gloves
or a special apron that will protect you from
grinding and material particles. Protect your
eyes from flying debris that may be produced
during certain applications. Dust or filter masks
must be used to filter any dust produced by the
application. Long-term exposure to loud noise
can cause hearing loss.
i) Ensure that any bystanders are at a safe
distance from your work area. Anyone who
enters the workspace must wear personal
protective equipment.
Fragments of the workpiece or broken accessory
tools can fly off and cause injury – even outside
the immediate work area.
j) Hold the power tool only by the insulated
handles when you are carrying out work in
which the accessory tool may come into con-
tact with concealed power cables. Contact
with a live cable may also cause metal parts of
the tool to become live and could result in an
electric shock.
k) Keep the power cable away from any rotating
accessories. If you lose control of the tool, the
cord may get caught or cut and your hand or
arm could get caught in the rotating accessory
tool.
PWSAP 20-Li D4