Bauer 1966E-B Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions page 5

Safety Warnings Common for Grinding,
Sanding, or Wire Brushing Operations
1. This power tool is intended to function as
a grinder, sander, or wire brush. 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.
2. Operations such as polishing or cutting-
off are not recommended to be performed
with this power tool. Operations for which
the power tool was not designed may create
a hazard and cause personal injury.
3. Do not use accessories which are not
specifically designed and recommended
by the tool manufacturer. Just because the
4. The rated speed of the accessory must be at
least equal to the maximum speed marked on
the power tool. Accessories running faster than
5. 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.
6. 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
7. Do not use a damaged accessory.
Before each use inspect the accessory such
as abrasive wheels 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
8. 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.
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intensity noise may cause hearing loss.
9. Keep bystanders a safe distance away
from work area. Anyone entering the
work area must wear personal protective
equipment.
broken accessory may fly away and cause
10. Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces
only, when performing an operation where
the accessory may contact hidden wiring
or its own cord. An accessory contacting a
11. 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
12. Never lay the power tool down until the
accessory has come to a complete stop.
13. Do not run the power tool while carrying
it at your side. Accidental contact with the
14. Regularly clean the power tool's air vents.
The motor's fan will draw the dust inside
15. Do not operate the power tool near flammable
materials.
16. Do not use accessories that require liquid
coolants. Using water or other liquid coolants
may result in electrocution or shock.
17. Maintain labels and nameplates on the tool.
These carry important safety information.
If unreadable or missing, contact
Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.
18. Avoid unintentional starting.
Prepare to begin work before turning on the tool.
19. Do not depress the spindle lock when
starting or during operation.
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