Angle Grinder Safety Warnings - Ryobi RAG600-115G Original Instructions Manual

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children and do not allow persons unfamiliar
with the power tool or these instructions
to operate the power tool. Power tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
e) Maintain power tools. check for misalignment
or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts
and any other condition that may affect the
power tool's operation. If 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.
seRVIce
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.

AnGLe GRIndeR sAFetY WARnInGs

sAFetY
WARnInGs
cOMMOn
OPeRAtIOns:
a) this power tool is intended to function as
a grinder 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) Operations such as sanding, wire brushing,
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.
c) 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 does not assure
safe operation.
d) 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.
e) 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.
f) threaded mounting of accessories must match
the grinder spindle thread. For accessories
mounted by flanges, the arbour hole of the
accessory must fit the locating diameter of
the flange. Accessories that to do not match the
mounting hardware of the power tool will run out of
balance, vibrate excessively and may cause loss
2
g) do not use a damaged accessory. Before each
h) Wear
i)
FOR
GRIndInG
j)
k) Position the cord clear of the spinning
l)
m) do not run the power tool while carrying it at
n) Regularly clean the power tool's air vents. The
o) do not operate the power tool near flammable
p) do not use accessories that require liquid
of control.
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
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.
personal
protective
depending
on
application,
shield, safety goggles or safety glasses.
As appropriate, wear dust mask, hearing
protectors,
gloves
and
capable
of
stopping
small
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.
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.
Hold the 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 could give the
operator an electric shock.
accessory. If you lose control, the cord may be cut
or snagged and your hand or arm may be pulled
into the spinning accessory.
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.
your side. Accidental contact with the spinning
accessory could snag your clothing, pulling the
accessory into your body.
motor's fan will draw the dust inside the housing
and excessive accumulation of powdered metal
may cause electrical hazards.
materials. Sparks could ignite these materials.
coolants. Using water or other liquid coolants may
result in electrocution or shock.
an
accessory,
equipment.
use
face
workshop
apron
abrasive
or

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