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Additional Warnings for Rotary Tools
Serious injury or death can occur from fingers, clothing, jewelry, or hair getting
entangled in spindle or other moving components. Abrasion injuries can occur
from touching rotating bits, burrs, or cones with bare skin. Debris thrown by
rotary tools can strike operator or bystanders with moderate force, causing
impact injuries. Long-term respiratory damage can occur from using rotary tools
without proper use of a respirator. To reduce the risk of thee hazards, operator
and bystanders MUST completely heed the hazards and warnings below.
CLAMP THE WORKPIECE. If spinning
tool slips from workpiece while you are
holding it, you could suffer piercing or
abrasion injuries. DO NOT hold workpiece
with one hand and operate tool with the
other. Secure workpiece in a vise or work-
holding device before starting rotary tool.
EXPLOSION HAZARDS. Sparks from
grinding operation can easily ignite
flammable gasses, fluids, or materials.
ALWAYS make sure these substances
are completely removed from work area
before beginning operation.
ENTANGLEMENT HAZARDS. Loose
clothing or jewelry can become entangled
with spinning tool, pulling hands and fin-
gers into bit. To avoid this risk, remove
jewelry, secure loose clothing, button long
sleeves, and tie back long hair.
SAFE HANDLING. DO NOT push spindle
lock during startup or operation. DO NOT
lay tool down until spindle comes to a
complete stop.
Model T28062 (Mfd. Since 08/17)
No list of safety guidelines can be
complete. Every shop environment
is different. Always consider safety
first, as it applies to your individual
working conditions. Use this and
other machinery with caution and
respect. Failure to do so could result
in serious personal injury, damage to
equipment or poor work results.
ELECTROCUTION HAZARDS. DO NOT
operate tool in wet or damp conditions.
Remove all liquids from the work area
before beginning operation. Make sure
your hands are clean and dry.
WORKPIECE CONTACT. Jamming spin-
ning tool against the workpiece could
cause workpiece or tool to shatter and
send debris in all directions. Firmly grasp
rotary tool and ease it into workpiece.
TOOL CAPACITIES. To avoid damage to
tool or workpiece that may cause operator
injury, ALWAYS operate tool within capaci-
ties stated on Page 4.
ACCIDENTAL STARTUP. To avoid unex-
pected startup that may cause injuries,
ALWAYS make sure ON/OFF/Variable_
speed dial is turned OFF before connect-
ing tool to power.
UNATTENDED TOOL. DO NOT leave
tool unattended when connected to power.
Always disconnect tool from power before
leaving work area.
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