Dremel 8260 Operating/Safety Instructions Manual page 4

Safety warnings common for
grinding, sanding, wire
brushing, polishing, carving
or abrasive cutting-off
operations:
a. This power tool is intended to function
as a grinder, sander, wire brush,
polisher, carving or cut-off tool. Read all
safety warnings,
illustrations and specifications provided
with this power tool. Failure to follow all
instructions listed below may result in
electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
b. Do not use accessories which are not
specifically designed and recommended
by the tool manufacturer. Just because
the accessory can be attached to your
power tool, it does not assure safe
operation.
c. The rated speed of the accessories must
be at least equal to the operating speed
setting marked on the power tool.
Accessories running faster than their
rated speed can break and fly apart.
d. The outside diameter and the thickness
of your accessory must be within the
capacity rating of your power tool.
Incorrectly sized accessories cannot be
adequately controlled.
e. The arbor size of wheels, sanding drums
or any other accessory must properly fit
the spindle or collet of the power tool.
Accessories that do not match the
mounting hardware of the power tool will
run out of balance, vibrate excessively
and may cause loss of control.
f. Mandrel mounted wheels, sanding
drums, cutters or other accessories
must be fully inserted into the collet or
chuck. If the mandrel is insufficiently held
and/or the overhang of the wheel is too
long, the mounted wheel may become
loose and be ejected at high velocity.
g. Do not use a damaged accessory. Before
each use inspect the accessory such as
abrasive wheels for chips and cracks,
sanding drum for cracks, tear or excess
wear, wire brush for loose or cracked
wires. If power tool or accessory is
dropped, inspect for damage or install
an undamaged
inspecting and installing an accessory,
position yourself and bystanders away
from the plane of the rotating accessory
and run the power tool at maximum no-
load speed for one minute. Damaged
instructions,
accessory. After
accessories will normally break apart
during this test time.
h. Wear personal protective equipment.
Depending on application, use face
shield, safety goggles or safety glasses.
As appropriate, wear dust mask, hearing
protectors, gloves and workshop apron
capable of stopping small abrasive or
workpiece
protection must be capable of stopping
flying debris generated by various
operations. The dust mask or respirator
must be capable of filtrating particles
generated by your operation. Prolonged
exposure to high intensity noise may
cause hearing loss.
i. Keep bystanders a safe distance away
from work area. Anyone entering the
work area
protective equipment. Fragments of
workpiece or of a broken accessory may
fly away and cause injury beyond
immediate area of operation.
j. Hold power tool by insulated gripping
surfaces only, when performing an
operation where the cutting accessory
may contact hidden wiring. Cutting
accessory contacting a "live" wire may
make exposed metal parts of the power
tool "live" and could give the operator an
electric shock.
k. Always hold the tool firmly in your
hand(s) during the start-up. The reaction
torque of the motor, as it accelerates to
full speed, can cause the tool to twist.
l. Use clamps to support workpiece
whenever practical. Never hold a small
workpiece in one hand and the tool in
the other hand while in use. Clamping a
small workpiece allows you to use your
hand(s) to control the tool. Round
material such as dowel rods, pipes or
tubing have a tendency to roll while being
cut, and may cause the bit to bind or
jump toward you.
m. Position the cord clear of the spinning
accessory. If you lose control, the cord
may be cut or snagged and your hand or
arm may be pulled into the spinning
accessory.
n. Never lay the power tool down until the
accessory has come to a complete stop.
The spinning accessory may grab the
surface and pull the power tool out of
your control.
o. After changing the bits or making any
adjustments, make sure the collet nut,
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fragments. The
must wear personal
eye