Craftsman evolv 900.24543 Instruction Manual page 4

or cuttlng-off am not recommended
tO be performed with this power
tooL Opeh'ations for which the
power
toot was not designed may create a
hazard and cause persona0 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 sale
operation.
c) The rated speed of the accessory
must be at least equal to the
m_ximum speed marked on the
wer too!. Accessories running
letthan 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
guarded or controlled.
e) The arbor size of wheels, flanges,
backing pads or any other
accessory must properly fit the
spindle of the power tool.
Accessories with arbor holes that do
not match the mounting hardware o!
the power toot will run out of balance.
vibrate excessively and may cause
loss of control.
f) Do not use a damaged accessory.
Before each use inspect the
accessory such as abrasive wheel
for chips and cracks, backing pad
for cracks, tear or excess wear,
wire brush for loose or cracked
wires. If power too! or accessory
is dropped, inspect for damage or
instal! an undamaged accessory.
After inspecting and installing an
accessory, position yourself and
bystanders away from the plane of
the rotating accessory and run the
power too! at maximum no-load
speed for one minute. Damaged
accessories will normally break apart
dudng this test time.
g) Wear personal protective
equipment. Depending on
application, use face shield, safety
goggles or safety glasses. As
appropriate, wear dust mask,
hearing protectors, gloves and
work shop apron capable of
stopping small abrasive or
workplace fragments. The eye
protection must be capable o!
stopping
flying debris generated by
vanous operations. The dust mask or
respirator must be capable o!
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filtrating particles generated by your
operation. Prolonged exposure to
high intensity noise may cause
hearing loss.
h) Keep bystanders a safe distance
away from work area, Anyone
entering the work area must wear
_rarSOnal protective equipment,
grnents of workplace or of a
broken accessory may fly away and
cause injury beyond immediate area
of operation.
i) Ho!d power tool by insulated
gripping surfaces only, when
performing an operation where the
accessory may contact hidden
wiring or Its own cord, Accessory
contacting a "live" wire may make
exposed metal pads o! the power
toot "live" and shock the operator.
j) Position the cord clear of the
spinning accessory. If you ;ose
control, the cord may be cut or
snagged and your hand or arm may
be pulled into the spinning accessory.
k) Never lay the power tool down
until the accessory has come to a
complete stop. The spinning
accesson/may grab the sudace and
pull the power tool out o4 your control.
I) Do not nJn the power tool while
carrying it at your side, ,Accidental
contact wil_the spinning accessory
could snag your oiolhing, pulling the
accesso_ into your boo_,
m)Regularly clean the power too!'s
alr vents. The motor's lan will draw
the dust inside the housing and
excessive accumulation olpowdered
metal may cause electrical hazards.
n) Do not operate the power tool near
flammable materials. Sparks could
ignite these materials.
o) Do not use accessories that
require liquid coolants. Using water
or other liquid coolants may result in
electrocution or shock,
p) Do not use Type 11 (flaring cup)
wheels on this tooL Usr_ _te
accessories can result in injury.
q) Always use side handle. Tighten
the handle securely= The side
handle should always be used to
maintain control of 1he too_ at all times.
R) Use clamps or another practical
way to secure and support the
work piece to a stable platform.
Holding the work by hand or against
OaUr body leaves it unstable and may
d to loss of control.