from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged
or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an exten‑
sion cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable
for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
f) If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoid‑
able, use a residual current device (RCD) protected sup‑
ply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.
3) Personal safety
a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common
sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a pow‑
er tool while you are tired or under the influence of
drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention
while operating power tools may result in serious person-
al injury.
b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye
protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask,
non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection
used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal in-
juries.
c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is
in the off‑position before connecting to power source
and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool.
Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or
energising power tools that have the switch on invites
accidents.
d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning
the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to
a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal
injury.
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at
all times. This enables better control of the power tool in
unexpected situations.
f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewel‑
lery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from
moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can
be caught in moving parts.
g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust ex‑
traction and collection facilities, ensure these are con‑
nected and properly used. Use of dust collection can
reduce dust-related hazards.
4) Power tool use and care
a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool
for your application. The correct power tool will do the
job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it
on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with
the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the
battery pack from the power tool before making any
adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power
tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the power tool accidentally.
d) 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.
e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or bind‑
ing of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other
condition that may affect the power tool's operation.
If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use.
Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power
tools.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly main-
tained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less like-
ly to bind and are easier to control..
g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in ac‑
cordance with these instructions, taking into account
the working conditions and the work to be performed.
Use of the power tool for operations different from those
intended could result in a hazardous situation.
5) Service
a) 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.
Special Safety Instructions
Collective Safety Warnings for Grinding,
Sanding, Wire Brushing and Abrasive Cutting‑
Off Operations:
a) This power tool is intended to function as a grinder,
sander, wire brush and cut‑off tool. Read all safety
warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications
provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all the
instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or seri-
ous injury.
b) This power tool is not suitable for polishing work. Op-
erations for which the power tool was not designed may
create a hazard and cause personal injury.
c) Do not use accessories which are not specifically de‑
signed and recommended by the tool manufacturer.
Just because the accessory can be attached to your pow-
er tool, it does not assure safe operation.
d) The rated speed of the accessory must be at least equal
to the maximum speed marked on the power tool. Ac-
cessories running faster than their rated speed can break
and fly apart.
e) The outside diameter and the thickness of your acces‑
sory must be within the capacity rating of your power
tool. Incorrectly sized accessories cannot be adequately
guarded or controlled.
f) The arbour size of wheels, flanges, backing pads or any
other accessory must properly fit the spindle of the
power tool. Accessories with arbour holes that do not
match the mounting hard-ware of the power tool will run
out of balance, vibrate excessively and may cause loss of
control.
g) Do not use a damaged accessory. Before each use in‑
spect the accessories such as abrasive wheels for chips
and cracks, backing pads for cracks, tear or excess
wear, wire brushes for loose or cracked wires. If pow‑
er tool or accessory is dropped, inspect for damage or
install an undamaged accessory. After inspecting and
installing an accessory, position yourself and bystand‑
ers away from the plane of the rotating accessory and
run the power tool at maximum no‑load speed for one
minute. Damaged accessories will normally break apart
during this test time.
h) Wear personal protective equipment. Depending on
the application, use face shield, safety goggles or safe‑
ty glasses. As appropriate, wear a dust mask, hearing
protectors, gloves and a workshop apron capable of
stop‑ping small abrasive or workpiece fragments. The
eye protection must be capable of stopping flying debris
generated by various operations. The dust mask or res-
pirator must be capable of filtering particles generated
by your operation. Prolonged exposure to high intensity
noise may cause hearing loss.
i) Keep bystanders a safe distance away from work area.
Anyone entering the work area must wear personal
protective equipment. Fragments of workpiece or of
a broken accessory may fly away and cause injury be-
yond immediate area of operation.
j) Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces
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