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stable platform. Holding the work by hand orother condition that may affect the tools
against your body is unstable and may lead tooperation. If damaged, have the tool
loss of control.serviced before using. Many accidents are
caused by poorly maintained tools. Develop a
Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for
your application. The correct tool will do theperiodic maintenance schedule for your tool.
job better and safer at the rate for which it isUse only accessories that are recom-
designed.mended by the manufacturer for your
Do not use tool if switch does not turn itmodel. Accessories that may be suitable for
?ON? or ?OFF?. Any tool that cannot beone tool, may become hazardous when used
controlled with the switch is dangerous andon another tool.
must be repaired.
Service
Disconnect the plug from the power sourceTool service must be performed only by
before making any adjustments, changingqualified repair personnel. Service or
accessories, or storing the tool. Suchmaintenance performed by unqualified
preventive safety measures reduce the risk ofpersonnel could result in a risk of injury. For
starting the tool accidentally.example: internal wires may be misplaced or
Store idle tools out of reach of children andpinched, safety guard return springs may be
other untrained persons. Tools areimproperly mounted.
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.When servicing a tool, use only identical
Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting toolsreplacement parts. Follow instructions in
sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools,the Maintenance section of this manual.
with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bindUse of unauthorized parts or failure to follow
Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of
and are easier to control. Any alteration orelectric shock or injury. Certain cleaning
modification is a misuse and may result in a
dangerous condition.agents such as gasoline, carbon tetrachloride,
Check for misalignment or binding ofammonia, etc. may damage plastic parts.
moving parts, breakage of parts, and any
Angle Grinder Safety Rules
Always use proper guard with grindingwill make exposed metal parts of the tool
wheel. A guard protects operator fromOlive� and shock the operator.
broken wheel fragments. When using
grinding wheel attachments, the guard mustAlways use auxiliary handle for maximum
control over torque reaction or kick-back.
always be attached to the tool andOperation of the grinder without the side
positioned for maximum safety, so the leasthandle could cause loss of control of the
amount of wheel is exposed from the sidegrinder, resulting in possible serious
the tool is being operated. personal injury.
Accessories must be rated for at least theBefore using a grinder or installing a new
speed recommended on the tool warningwheel, inspect the grinding wheel for
label. Wheels and other accessories runningchips and cracks. Remove bad wheels
over rated speed can fly apart and cause
injury. Grinding wheels or any otherimmediately. Run the tool at no load for
accessory must have a maximum safeone minute, holding the tool in the
direction away from people. Wheels with
operating speed greater than the Ono loadflaws will normally break apart during this
RPM� marked on the toolOs nameplate.time.
Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces
when performing an operation where theCarefully handle both the tool and
individual grinding wheels to avoid
cutting tools may contact hidden wiringchipping or cracking. Install a new wheel
or its own cord. Contact with a Olive� wireif tool is dropped while grinding. Do not
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