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Tool Use and Careother condition that may affect the tools
Use clamps or other practical way tooperation. If damaged, have the tool
secure and support the workpiece to aserviced before using. Many accidents are
stable platform. Holding the work by handcaused by poorly maintained tools. Develop
or against your body is unstable and maya periodic maintenance schedule for your
tool.
lead to loss of control.
Do not force tool. Use the correct tool forUse only accessories that are
your application. The correct tool will dorecommended by the manufacturer for
the job better and safer at the rate for whichyour model. Accessories that may be
it is designed.suitable for one tool, may become hazardous
when used on another tool.
Do not use tool if switch does not turn it
OON� or OOFF�. Any tool that cannot beService
controlled with the switch is dangerous andTool service must be performed only by
must be repaired.
qualified repair personnel. Service or
Disconnect the plug from the powermaintenance performed by unqualified
source before making any adjustments,personnel could result in a risk of injury. For
changing accessories, or storing the tool.example: internal wires may be misplaced or
Such preventive safety measures reduce thepinched, safety guard return springs may be
risk of starting the tool accidentally. Storeimproperly mounted.
idle tools out of reach of children andWhen servicing a tool, use only identical
other untrained persons. Tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.replacement parts. Follow instructions in
the Maintenance section of this manual.
Maintain tools with care. Keep cuttingUse of unauthorized parts or failure to follow
tools sharp and clean. Properly maintainedMaintenance Instructions may create a risk
tools, with sharp cutting edges are less likelyof electric shock or injury. Certain cleaning
to bind and are easier to control. Anyagents such as gasoline, carbon
alteration or modification is a misuse andtetrachloride, ammonia, etc. may damage
may result in a dangerous condition.plastic parts.
Check for misalignment or binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts, and any
Concrete Surfacer Safety Rules
Always use proper guard with grindingAlways use auxiliary handle for maximum
wheel. A guard protects operator fromcontrol over torque reaction or kickback.
broken wheel fragments and swarf fromAvoid bouncing and snagging the wheel,
grinding.especially when working corners, sharp
Accessories must be rated for at least theedges etc. Operation of the concrete
surfacer without the side handle could cause
speed recommended on the tool warningloss of control, resulting in possible serious
label. Wheels and other accessories
running over rated speed can fly apart andpersonal injury.
cause injury. Grinding wheels must have aBefore using the surfacer or installing a
maximum safe operating speed greater thannew wheel, inspect the surface grinding
the Ono load RPM� marked on the toolOswheel for chips, cracks or missing
nameplate.segments. Remove damaged or worn
wheels immediately. Run the tool at no
Hold tool by insulated gripping surfacesload for one minute, holding the tool in
when performing an operation where the
cutting tool may contact hidden wiring orthe direction away from people. Wheels
with flaws will normally break apart during
its own cord. Contact with a "live" wire willthis time.
make exposed metal parts of the tool "live"
and shock the operator.
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