Safety Warnings common for Grinding, Sanding, Wire Brushing or
Abrasive Cutting Off Operations
This power tool is intended to function as a grinder, sander, wire
brush or cut-off tool. Read all safety warnings, instructions,
illustrations and specifications provided with this power tool. Failure to
follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious injury.
This power tool is not recommended for polishing. Operations for which
the power tool was not designed may create a hazard and cause personal
injury.
Do not use accessories which are not specifically designed and
recommended by the tool manufacturer. Just because the accessory can
be attached to your power tool, it does not assure safe operation.
The rated speed of the accessory must be at least equal to the maxi-
mum speed marked on the power tool. Accessories running faster than
their rated speed can break and fly apart.
The outside diameter and the thickness of your accessory must be
within the capacity rating of your power tool. Incorrectly sized
accessories cannot be adequately guarded or controlled.
The arbor size of wheels, flanges, backing pads or any other
accessory must properly fit the spindle of the power tool. Accessories
with arbor holes that do not match the mounting hardware of the power tool
will run out of balance, vibrate excessively and may cause loss of control.
Do not use a damaged accessory. Before each use inspect the
accessory such as abrasive wheels for chips and cracks, backing
pad for cracks, tear or excess wear, wire brush for loose or cracked
wires. If power tool or accessory is dropped, inspect for damage or
install an undamaged accessory. After inspecting and installing an
accessory, position yourself and bystanders 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.
Wear personal protective equipment. Depending on application, use
face shield, safety goggles or safety glasses. As appropriate, wear
dust mask, hearing protectors, gloves and workshop apron capable of
stopping small abrasive or workpiece fragments. The eye protection
must be capable of stopping flying debris generated by various operations.
The dust mask or respirator must be capable of filtrating particles generated
by your operation. Prolonged exposure to high intensity noise may cause
hearing loss.
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 beyond immediate area of operation.
Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, when performing
an operation where the cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring
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