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Always use auxiliary handle for maximumAvoid bouncing and snagging the wheel,
control over torque reaction or kick-back.especially when working corners, sharp
Operation of the grinder without the sideedges etc. This can cause loss of control and
handle could cause loss of control of thekick-back.
grinder, resulting in possible serious personal
Regularily clean the toolOs air vents by
injury.
compressed air. Excessive accumulation of
Before using a grinder or installing a newpowdered metal inside the motor housing may
wheel, inspect the grinding wheel for chipscause electrical failures.
and cracks. Remove bad wheels
Do not grind or sand near flammable
immediately. Run the tool at no load for
materials. Sparks from the wheel could ignite
one minute, holding the tool in the
these materials.
direction away from people. Wheels with
flaws will normally break apart during thisThis tool can be converted to a sander.
When grinding is resumed the proper
time.
guard and wheel flanges MUST be
Carefully handle both the tool and
reinstalled before proceeding with
individual grinding wheels to avoid
grinding. The guard must always be
chipping or cracking. Install a new wheel if
attached to the tool and positioned for
tool is dropped while grinding. Do not use
maximum safety, so the least amount of
a wheel that may be damaged. Fragments
wheel is exposed from the side the tool is
from a wheel that bursts during operation will
being operated. The grinding wheel guard
fly away at great velocity possibly striking you
cannot be used for most sanding operations
or bystanders.
or for wire brushing.
Do not use grinding wheel that is larger
When sanding, do not use oversized
than the maximum recommended size for
sanding disc. Larger sanding disc will extend
your tool, or worn down damaged wheels
beyond the sanding pad causing snagging,
from larger grinders. Wheels intended for
tearing of the disc or kick-back. Extra paper
large angle sander/grinders are not suitable
extending beyond the sanding pad can also
for the high speed of a small angle
cause serious lacerations.
sander/grinder, these wheels may easily burst
Some dust created by
and the fragments strike you or bystanders.WARNING
!
power sanding, sawing,
Do not use depressed hub grinding wheels
grinding, drilling, and other construction
for cut-off operations. Depressed hub
activities contains chemicals known to
wheels or type 27 wheels are not intended for
cause cancer, birth defects or other
side loading and may shatter under overload.
reproductive harm. Some examples of
Do not use this tool with OWoodcarving�these chemicals are:
blade. Such blades create frequent kick-back
Y Lead from lead-based paints,
and loss of control.
Y Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and
Wear proper apparel while using a
other masonry products, and
sander/grinder. Face shield or at least safety
Y Arsenic and chromium from chemically-
goggles, dust mask, leather gloves and shop
apron capable of stopping small wheel ortreated lumber.
workpiece fragments.Your risk from these exposures varies,
Position the cord clear of the spinningdepending on how often you do this type of
grinding wheel or any other sandingwork. To reduce your exposure to these
chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and
accessory. Do not wrap the cord around
your arm or wrist. If you lose control andwork with approved safety equipment, such as
have the cord wrapped around your arm orthose dust masks that are specially designed
wrist it may entrap you and cause injury.to filter out microscopic particles.
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