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c Disconnecttheplugfromthepowersourceandor
thebatterypackfromthepowertoolbeforemaking
anyadjustmentschangingaccessoriesorstoring
powertools Such preventive safety measures reduce
the risk of starting the power tool accidentally
d Storeidlepowertoolsoutofthereachofchildren
anddonotallowpersonsunfamiliarwiththepower
toolortheseinstructionstooperatethepowertool
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained
users.
e MaintainpowertoolsCheckformisalignmentor
bindingofmovingpartsbreakageofpartsandany
otherconditionthatmayaffectthepowertools
operationIfdamagedhavethepowertoolrepaired
beforeuse Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained power tools.
f Keepcuttingtoolssharpandclean Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less
likely to bind and are easier to control.
g Usethepowertoolaccessoriesandtoolbitsetcin
accordancewiththeseinstructionstakinginto
accounttheworkingconditionsandtheworktobe
performed Use of the power tool for operations dierent
from those intended could result in a hazardous situation
SERVICE
a Haveyourpowertoolservicedbyaqualifiedrepair
personusingonlyidenticalreplacementparts This
will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR ANGLE GRINDERS
SAFETYINSTRUCTIONSFORALLOPERATIONS
a Thispowertoolisintendedtofunctionasagrinder
sanderwirebrushorcutofftoolReadallsafety
warningsinstructionsillustrationsand
specificationsprovidedwiththispowertoolFailure
to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric
shock re andor serious injury
b Thispowertoolisnotrecommendedforpolishing
Operations for which the power tool was not designed
may create a hazard and cause personal injury.
c Donotuseaccessorieswhicharenotspecifically
designedandrecommendedbythetool
manufacturerJust because the accessory can be
attached to your power tool it does not assure safe
operation.
d Theratedspeedoftheaccessorymustbeatleast
equaltothemaximumspeedmarkedonthepower
toolAccessories running faster than their rated speed
can y apart
e Theoutsidediameterandthethicknessofyour
accessorymustbewithinthecapacityratingofyour
powertoolIncorrectly sized accessories cannot be
adequately guarded or controlled
f Threadedmountingofaccessoriesmustmatchthe
grinderspindlethreadForaccessoriesmountedby
flangesthearbourholeoftheaccessorymustfit
thelocatingdiameteroftheflange 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 DonotuseadamagedaccessoryBeforeeachuse
inspecttheaccessorysuchasabrasivewheelsfor
chipsandcracksbackingpadsforcrackstearor
excesswearwirebrushesforlooseorcracked
wiresIfthepowertooloraccessoryisdropped
inspectfordamageorinstallanundamaged
accessoryAfterinspectingandinstallingan
accessorypositionyourselfandbystandersaway
fromtheplaneoftherotatingaccessoryandrunthe
powertoolatmaximumnoloadspeedforone
minuteDamaged accessories will normally break apart
during this test time.
h Wearpersonalprotectiveequipment 3. Depending
onapplicationusefaceshieldsafetygogglesor
safetyglassesAsappropriateweardustmask
hearingprotectorsglovesandshopaproncapable
ofstoppingsmallabrasiveorworkpiecefragments
The eye protection must be capable of stopping ying
debris generated by various operations The dust mask or
respirator must be capable of ltrating particles
generated by your operation. Prolonged exposure to high
intensity noise may cause hearing loss.
i Keepbystandersasafedistanceawayfromwork
areaAnyoneenteringtheworkareamustwear
personalprotectiveequipmentFragments of the
workpiece or of a broken accessory may y away and
cause injury beyond the immediate area of operation
j Holdpowertoolbyinsulatedgrippingsurfacesonly
whenperforminganoperationwherethecutting
accessorymaycontacthiddenwiringoritsown
cord A cutting accessory contacting a live wire may
make exposed metal parts of the power tool live and
could give the operator an electric shock
k PositionthecordclearofthespinningaccessoryIf
you lose control, the cord may be cut or snagged and
your hand or arm may be pulled into the spinning
accessory.
l Neverlaythepowertooldownuntiltheaccessory
hascometoacompletestopThe spinning accessory
may grab the surface and pull the power tool out of your
control.
m Donotrunthepowertoolwhilecarryingitatyour
sideAccidental contact with the spinning accessory
could snag your clothing, pulling the accessory into your
body.
n RegularlycleanthepowertoolsairventsThe
motors fan will draw the dust inside the housing and
excessive accumulation of powdered metal may cause
electrical hazards.
o Donotoperatethepowertoolnearflammable
materialsSparks could ignite these materials.
p Donotuseaccessoriesthatrequireliquidcoolants
Using water or other liquid coolants may result in
electrocution or shock.
KICKBACKANDRELATEDWARNINGS
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 accessorys 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
