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Keep handles dry, clean and free from oilKeep cutting tools sharp and clean.
and grease. Slippery hands cannot safelyProperly maintained cutting tools with sharp
control the power tool.cutting edges are less likely to bind and are
easier to control.
Power tool use and careUse the power tool, accessories and tool
Do not force the power tool. Use the
correct power tool for your application.bits etc., in accordance with these
instructions and in the manner intended
The correct power tool will do the job betterfor the particular type of power tool,
and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.taking into account the working
conditions and the work to be performed.
Do not use the power tool if the switchUse of the power tool for operations different
does not turn it on and off. Any power toolfrom those intended could result in a
that cannot be controlled with the switch ishazardous situation.
dangerous and must be repaired.
Use clamps or other practical way to
Disconnect the plug from the powersecure and support the workpiece to a
source and/or the battery pack from thestable platform. Holding the work by hand
power tool before making anyor against your body is unstable and may
adjustments, changing accessories, orlead to loss of control.
storing power tools. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting theService
power tool accidentally.Have your power tool serviced by a
qualified repair person using only identical
Store idle power tools out of the reach of
children and do not allow personsreplacement parts. This will ensure that the
unfamiliar with the power tool or thesesafety of the power tool is maintained.
instructions to operate the power tool.Develop a periodic maintenance schedule
Power tools are dangerous in the hands offor your tool. When cleaning a tool be
untrained users.careful not to disassemble any portion of
the tool since internal wires may be
Maintain power tools. Check for
misplaced or pinched or safety guard
misalignment or binding of moving parts,return springs may be improperly
breakage of parts and any other conditionmounted. Certain cleaning agents such as
that may affect the power tools operation.
If damaged, have the power tool repairedgasoline, carbon tetrachloride, ammonia, etc.
may damage plastic parts.
before use. Many accidents are caused by
poorly maintained power tools.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Angle Sander Safety Rules
Accessories must be rated for at least thewill make exposed metal parts of the tool
speed recommended on the tool warninglive and shock the operator.
label. Wheels and other accessories running
Always use auxiliary handle for maximum
over rated speed can fly apart and causecontrol over torque reaction or kick-back.
injury. Grinding wheels or any otherOperation of the grinder without the side
accessory must have a maximum safe
handle could cause loss of control of the
operating speed greater than the "no loadgrinder, resulting in possible serious personal
RPM" marked on the tool's nameplate.injury.
Hold tool by insulated gripping surfacesAlways use proper guard with grinding
when performing an operation where the
cutting tools may contact hidden wiringwheel. A guard protects operator from
broken wheel fragments. This tool can be
or its own cord. Contact with a live wire
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