• When restarting a cut-off tool in the workpiece, check
that the wheel is not engaged into the material. If wheel is
binding, it may walk up or kickback from the workpiece as the
tool is restarted.
• Support large panels to minimize the risk of wheel
pinching and kickback. Large panels tend to sag under their
own weight. Support must be placed under the panel on both
sides, near the line of cut and near the edge of the panel.
CAUTION: Use extra care when working into a corner because
a sudden, sharp movement of the grinder may be experienced
when the wheel or other accessory contacts a secondary surface
or a surface edge.
• An extension cord must have adequate wire size (AWG
or American Wire Gauge) for safety. The smaller the gauge
number of the wire, the greater the capacity of the cable, that
is 16 gauge has more capacity than 18 gauge. An undersized
cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power
and overheating. When using more than one extension to make
up the total length, be sure each individual extension contains
at least the minimum wire size. The following table shows the
correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate
ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The
smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
Voltage (Volts)
Total length of cord in meters (m)
120 - 127V
0 - 7
220 - 240V
0 - 15
Rated Ampere
Minimal cross-sectional area of the
range
0 - 6A
1.0
6 - 10A
1.0
10 - 12A
1.5
12 - 16A
2.5
7 - 15
15 - 30
30 - 50
15 - 30
30 - 60
60 - 100
cord in meters (mm
2
)
1.5
1.5
2.5
1.5
2.5
4.0
1.5
2.5
4.0
4.0
Not Recommended
WARNING: Always use eye protection. All users and bystanders
must wear eye protection that conforms to ANSI Z87.1.
WARNING: Always wear proper personal hearing protection
that conforms to ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) during use. Under some
conditions and duration of use, noise from this product may
contribute to hearing loss.
WARNING: ALWAYS use safety glasses. Everyday eyeglasses
are NOT safety glasses. Also use face or dust mask if cutting
operation is dusty. ALWAYS WEAR CERTIFIED SAFETY
EQUIPMENT:
• ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3),
• ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing protection,
• NIOSH/OSHA/MSHA respiratory protection.
WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing,
grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals
known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Some examples of these chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry
products, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber
(CCA).
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 specially designed
to filter out microscopic particles.
• Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding,
sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities.
Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas with
soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or
lay on the skin may promote absorption of harmful chemicals.
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