SAFETY GUIDELINES
SAFETY WARNINGS COMMON FOR
GRINDING
• This power tool is intended to function
as a grinder. 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.
• Operations such as sanding, wire
brushing, polishing or cutting off are not
recommended to be performed with this
power tool. 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 does not assure safe
operation.
• The rated speed of the accessory must
be at least equal to the maximum 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 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
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,
and backing pad for cracks, tear or
excess wear. 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 a
face shield, safety goggles or safety
glasses. As appropriate, wear a dust
mask, hearing protectors, gloves and
a 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 filtering
particles gernerated 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.
• Position the cord clear of the spinning
accessory. If you lose control, the cord
may be cut or snagged and your hand
SAFETY GUIDELINES
or arm may be pulled into the spinning
accessory.
• Never lay the power tool down until the
accessory has come to a complete stop.
The spinning accessory may grab the
surface and pull the power tool out of
your control.
• Do not run the power tool while carrying
it at your side. Accidental contact with
the spinning accessory could snag your
clothing, pulling the accessory into your
body.
• Regularly clean the power tool’s air
vents. The motor’s fan will draw the
dust inside the housing and excessive
accumulation of powdered metal may
cause electrical hazards.
• Do not operate the power tool near
flammable materials. Sparks could
ignite these materials.
• Do not use accessories that require
liquid coolants. Using water or
other liquid coolants may result in
electrocution or shock.
• Do not use Type 11 (flaring cup) wheels
on this tool. Using inappropriate
accessories can result in injury.
• Always use side handle. Tighten the
handle securely. The side handle should
aways be used to maintain control of
the tool at all times.
KICKBACK AND RELATED WARNINGS
Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched
or snagged rotating wheel, backing pad,
brush or any other 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 an abrasive wheel is snagged or
pinched by the workpiece, the edge of the
wheel that is entering into the pinch point
can dig into the surface of the material
causing the wheel to climb out or kick out.
The wheel may either jump toward or away
from the operator, depending on direction
of the wheel’s movement at the point of
pinching. Abrasive wheels may also break
under these conditions.
Kickback is the result of power tool misuse
and/or incorrect operating procedures or
conditions and can be avoided by taking
proper precautions as given below:
• Maintain a firm grip on the power tool
and position your body and arm to allow
you to resist kickback forces. Always
use auxiliary handle, if provided, for
maximum control over kickback or
torque reaction during start-up. The
operator can control torque reactions or
kickback forces, if proper precautions
are taken.
• Never place your hand near the rotating
accessory. Kickback may propel the
accessory over your hand.
• Do not position your body in the area
where power tool will move if kickback
occurs. Kickback will propel the tool
in direction opposite to the wheel’s
movement at the point of snagging.
• Use special care when working corners,
sharp edges etc. Avoid bouncing and
snagging the accessory. Corners, sharp
edges or bouncing have a tendency to
snag the rotating accessory and cause
loss of control or kickback.
