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CONCRETE GRINDER SAFETY WARNINGS
Safety Warnings common for Grinding, Sanding, Wire brushing, Polishing or Abrasive Cut-Off
Operations:
a) 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.
b) Operations such as sanding, polisher, wire brushing 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.
c) 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.
d) 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.
e) 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.
f) Threaded mounting of accessories must match the grinder spindle thread. For accessories
mounted by flanges, the arbour hole of the accessory must fit the locating diameter of the flange.
Accessories that do not match the mounting hardware 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 inspect the accessory such as a backing pad
for cracks, tears or excess wear. If power tool or accessory is dropped, inspect for damage or in-
stall 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.
h) 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 work piece 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.
i) Keep bystanders a safe distance away from work area. Anyone entering the work area must wear
personal protective equipment. Fragments of work piece or of a broken accessory may fly away and
cause injury beyond immediate area of operation.
k) Position the cord clear of the spinning accessory. If you lose control, the cord may be cut or snagged
and your hand or arm may be pulled into the spinning accessory.
l) 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.
m) 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.
n) 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.
o) Do not operate the power tool near flammable materials. Sparks could ignite these materials.
p) Do not use accessories that require liquid coolants. Using water or other liquid coolants may result
in electrocution or shock.
q) Always use side handle. Tighten the handle securely. The side handle should always be used to main-
tain control of the tool at all times.
r) When starting the tool with a new or replacement wheel, or a new or replacement wire brush
installed, hold the tool in a well protected area and let it run for one minute. If the wheel has an
undetected crack or flaw, it should burst in less than one minute. If the wire brush has loose wires, they
will be detected. Never start the tool with a person in line with the wheel. This includes the operator.
s) Use of accessories not specified in this manual is not recommended and may be hazardous. Use of
power boosters that would cause the tool to be driven at speeds greater than its rated speed
constitutes misuse.
WARNING! This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
