Cut-Off Machine Safety Warnings - Dremel US20V-02 Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

a. The guard provided with the tool must
be securely attached to the power tool
and positioned for maximum safety, so
the least amount of wheel is exposed
towards the operator. Position yourself
and bystanders away from the plane of
the rotating wheel. The guard helps to
protect operator from broken wheel
fragments and accidental contact with
wheel.
b. Use only bonded reinforced or diamond
cut-off wheels for your power tool. Just
because an 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. Wheels must be used only for
recommended
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.
e. Always use undamaged wheel flanges
that are of correct diameter for your
selected wheel. Proper wheel flanges
support the wheel thus reducing the
possibility of wheel breakage.
f. Do not use worn down reinforced
wheels from larger power tools. Wheels
intended for a larger power tool are not
suitable for the higher speed of a smaller
tool and may burst.
g. 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.
h. The arbor size of wheels and flanges
must properly fit the spindle of the
power tool. Wheels and flanges 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.
i. Do not use damaged wheels. Before
each use, inspect the wheels for chips
and cracks. If power tool or wheel is
dropped, inspect for damage or install
an undamaged wheel. After inspecting
and installing the wheel, position
yourself and bystanders away from the

Cut-Off Machine Safety Warnings

applications.
plane of the rotating wheel and run the
power tool at maximum no load speed
for one minute. Damaged wheels will
normally break apart during this test time.
j. Wear personal protective equipment.
Depending on application, use face
shield, safety goggles or safety glasses.
As appropriate, wear dust mask, hearing
protectors, gloves and shop 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.
k. Keep bystanders a safe distance away
from work area. Anyone entering the
work
protective equipment. Fragments of
workpiece or of a broken wheel may fly
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away and cause injury beyond immediate
area of operation.
l. Hold the 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.
m. Never lay the power tool down until the
accessory has come to a complete stop.
The spinning wheel may grab the surface
and pull the power tool out of your
control.
n. 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.
o. 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.
p. Do not operate the power tool near
flammable materials. Sparks could ignite
these materials.
q. Do not use accessories that require
liquid coolants. Using water or other
liquid coolants may result in electrocution
or shock.
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