damaged, have the power tool repaired before
use. Many accidents are caused by
poorly maintained power tools.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting
edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control
g) Use the power
tool, accessories
and tool bits, etc. in accordance
with
these
instructions,
taking
into account
the working
conditions
and the work
to be
performed.
Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result
in a hazardous situation.
5} SERVICE
a) Have your power
tool serviced by a qualified repair person
using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR ALL OPERATIONS
Safety
Warnings
Common
for Grinding,
Sanding,
Wire
Brushing,
Polishing
or Abrasive,
Cutting-Off
Operations
a) This power tool is intended
to function as a grinder, sander, wire brush, polisher or
cut-off
tool
Read all safety warnings,
instructions,
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 accessory
must be at least equal to the maximum
speed
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
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 of the power tool 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 tool or accessory
is dropped,
inspect
for damage or install 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
tool at maximum
no-load
speed for one minute.
Damaged accessories will normally break apart during 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 workshop apron capable of stopping small abrasive or
workpiece
fragments.
The eye 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.
h) Keep bystanders a safe distance away from work area. Anyone entering the work
area must wear personal protective
equipment.
Fragments of workpiece or of a broken
accessory may fly away and cause injury beyond immediate area of operation.
i) Hold power tool by insulated
gripping surfaces only, when performing an operation
where the cutting
accessory
may contact
hidden
wiring
or its own cord. Cutting
accessory contacting a "live" wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool "live"
and shock the operator.
j)
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,
k) 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
I) Do not run the power tool while carrying it at your side. Accidental contact with the
spinning accessory could snag your clothing, pulling the accessory into your body,
m) Regularly clean the power tool's air vents. The motor's fan will draw the dust inside the
housing and excessive accumulation of powdered 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.
Causes
and Operator
Prevention
of Kickback
Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or snagged rotating wheel, backing pad, brush
or any other accessory, Pinching or snagging causes rapid stalling of the rotating accessory
which in turn causes the uncontrolled power tool to be fomed in the direction opposite of the
accessory's rotation at the point of the binding.
For example, if an abrasive wheel is snagged or pinched by the workpiece, the edge of the wheel
that is entering into the pinch point can dig into the surface of the material causing the wheel to
climb out or kick out. The wheel may either jump toward or away from the operator, depending
on direction of the wheel's movement at the point of pinching. Abrasive wheels may also break
under these conditions.
Kickback is the result of tool misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures or conditions and
can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below:
a) Maintain
a firm grip on the power tool and position your body and arm to allow you
to resist kickback
forces. Always
use auxiliary
handle, if provided,
for maximum
control
over kickback
or torque reaction
during
start up. The operator can control
torque reaction or kickback forces, if proper precautions are taken.
b) Never place your hand near the rotating accessory. Accessory may kickback over your
hand.
c) Do not position your body in the area where power
tool will move if kickback
occurs. Kickback will propel the tool in direction opposite to the wheel's movement at the
point of snagging.
d) Use special care when working corners,
sharp edges etc. Avoid bouncing
and
snagging the accessory.
Comers, sharp edges or bouncing have a tendency to snag the
rotating accessory and cause loss of control or kickback.
e) Do not attach a saw chain woodcarving blade or toothed
saw blade. Such blades
create frequent kickback and loss of control
Safety
Warnings
Specific
for Grinding
and Abrasive
Cutting-Off
Operations
Operations
a) Use only wheel types that are recommended
for your power tool and the specific
guard designed for the selected
wheel.
Wheels for which the power tool was not
designed cannot be adequately guarded and are unsafe.
b) The guard
must
be securely
attached
to the power
tool
and positioned
for
maximum
safety, so the least amount
of wheel is exposed
towards
the operator.
The guard helps to protect operator from broken wheel fragments and accidental contact
with wheel.
c) Wheels must be used only for recommended
applications.
For example: do not
grind with the side of cut-off wheel. Abrasive cut-off wheels are intended for peripheral
grinding, side forces applied to these wheels may cause them to shatter.
d) Always use undamaged wheel flanges that are of correct size and shape for your
selected wheel
Proper wheel flanges support the wheel thus reducing the possibility of
wheel breakage. Flanges for cut-off wheels may be different from grinding wheel flanges.
e) Do not use worn down wheels from larger power tools.
Wheel intended for larger
power tool is not suitable for the higher speed of a smaller tool and may burst.
Additional
Safety
Warnings
Specific
for Abrasive
Cutting-
OFF Operations
a) Do not "jam"
the cut-off wheel or apply excessive pressure. Do not attempt
to
make an excessive depth of cut. Overstressing the wheel increases the loading and
susceptibility to twisting or binding of the wheel in the cut and the possibility of kickback or
wheel breakage.
b) Do not position your body in line with and behind
the rotating wheel. When the
wheel, at the point of operation, is moving away from your body, the possible kickback may
propel the spinning wheel and the power tool directly at you.
c) When wheel is binding or when interrupting a cut for any reason, switch off the
power tool and hold the power tool motionless until the wheel comes to a complete
stop. Never attempt to remove the cut-off wheel from the cut while the wheel is in
motion otherwise kickback
may occur. Investigate and take corrective action to eliminate
the cause of wheel binding.
d) Do not restart the cutting
operation in the workpiece.
Let the wheel reach full
speed and carefully
reenter
the cut. The wheel may bind, walk up or kickback if the
power tool is restarted in the workpiece.
e) Support panels or any oversized workpiece to minimize the risk of wheel pinching
and kickback.
Large workpieces tend to sag under their own weight. Supports must be
placed under the workpiece near the line of cut and near the edge of the workpiece on both
sides of the wheel
f) Use extra caution when making
a "pocket
cut" into existing
walls or other blind
areas. The protruding wheel may cut gas or water pipes, electrical wiring or objects that can
cause kickback.
Safety
Warnings
Specific
for Sanding
Operations
a) Do not use excessively
oversized sanding
disc paper.
Follow manufacturers
recommendations,
when selecting sanding paper.
Larger sanding paper extending
beyond the sanding pad presents a laceration hazard and may cause snagging, tearing of
the disc or kickback.
Safety
Warnings
Specific
for Polishing
Operations
a) Do not allow any loose portion of the polishing bonnet
or its attachment
strings
to spin freely. Tuck away or trim any loose attachment
strings. Loose and spinning
attachment strings can entangle your fingers or snag on the workpiece.