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11.  Do not abuse the cord. 
Never  carry  the  tool  by  the  cord  or  yank  it  to 
disconnect it from the socket. Keep the cord away 
from heat, oil and sharp edges. 
12.  Secure work. 
Use clamps or a vice to hold the work. It is safer 
than  using  your  hand  and  it  frees  both  hands  to 
operate the tool. 
13.  Do not overreach. 
Keep proper footing and balance at all times. 
14.  Maintain tools with care. 
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean for better and 
safer  performance.  Follow  instructions  for 
lubrication and changing accessories. Inspect tool 
cord periodically and if damaged have it repaired 
by  an  authorized  service  facility.  Inspect 
extension  cords  periodically  and  replace,  if 
damaged. Keep handles dry, clean and free from 
oil and grease. 
15.  Disconnect tools. 
When  not  in  use,  before  servicing  and  when 
changing  accessories  such  as  blades,  bits  and 
cutters. 
16.  Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. 
Form  the  habit  of checking to see  that  keys  and 
adjusting  wrenches  are  removed  from  the  tool 
before turning it on. 
17.  Avoid unintentional starting. 
Do not carry a plugged-in tool with a finger on the 
switch. Ensure switch is off when plugging in. 
18.  Use outdoor extension leads. 
When  tool  is  used  outdoors,  use  only  extension 
cords intended for outdoor use. 
19.  Stay alert. 
Watch  what  you  are  doing.  Use  common  sense. 
Do not operate tool when you are tired. 
20.  Check damaged parts. 
Before  further  use  of  the  tool,  a  guard  or  other 
part that is damaged should be carefully checked 
to  determine  that  it  will  operate  properly  and 
perform its intended function. Check for alignment 
of  moving  parts,  free  running  of  moving  parts, 
breakage  of  parts,  mounting  and  any  other 
conditions  that  may  affect  its  operation.  A  guard 
or other part that is damaged should be properly 
repaired  or  replaced  by  an  authorized  service 
center  unless  otherwise  indicated  in  this 
instruction  manual.  Have  defective  switches 
replaced by an authorized service facility. Do not 
use the tool if the  switch does not turn it  on and 
off. 
21.  Warning. 
The  use  of  any  accessory  or  attachment,  other 
than  those  recommended  in  this  instruction 
manual  or  the  catalog,  may  present  a  risk  of 
personal injury. 
22.  Have your tool repaired by a qualified person. 
This  electric  tool  is  in  accordance  with  the 
relevant safety requirements. Repairs should only 
be carried out by qualified persons using original 
spare  parts,  otherwise  this  may  result  in 
considerable danger to the user. 
GEB103-1 
SHARPENER SAFETY 
WARNINGS 
1.  Wear eye protection. 
2.  Always use guards and eye shields. 
3.  Use only wheels having a maximum operating 
speed  at  least  as  high  as  "No  Load  RPM" 
marked on the tool's nameplate. 
4.  Check  the  wheel  carefully  for  cracks  or 
damage before operation. Replace cracked or 
damaged wheel immediately. 
5.  Secure the wheel carefully. 
6.  Be  careful  not  to  damage  the  spindle  or  the 
bolt, or the wheel itself might break. 
7.  Keep  a  space  of  5  mm  (3/16")  between  the 
sharpening  platform  guide  (rail)  and  the 
grinding wheel. 
8.  Keep hands away from rotating parts. 
9.  Make sure the workpiece is not contacting the 
wheel before the switch is turned on. 
10.  Before using the tool on an actual workpiece, 
let it run for several minutes. Watch for flutter 
that might be caused by incorrect installation 
or a poorly balanced wheel. 
11.  Use  the  upper  surface  of  the  wheel  only.  Do 
not use the side surface. 
12.  If the wheel stops during operation, makes an 
odd noise or  begins  to vibrate,  switch  off  the 
tool immediately. 
13.  Always  switch  off  and  wait  for  the  wheel  to 
come to a complete stop before adjustment or 
inspection. 
14.  Do not touch the workpiece immediately after 
operation;  it may  be  extremely hot  and  could 
burn your skin. 
15.  Dry the wheel by idling the tool after operation 
to  prevent  the  wheel  from  freezing  in  cold 
weather. Freezing can crack the wheel. 
16.  Store wheels in a dry location only. 
17.  Do not overtighten wheel nut. 
18.  Use only flanges furnished with this tool. 
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.