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3.
do not use accessories which
are not specifically designed and
recommended by the tool manu-
facturer. Just because the accessory
can be attached to your power tool, it
does not assure safe operation.
4.
the rated speed of the accessory
must be at least equal to the maxi-
mum speed marked on the power
tool. Accessories running faster than
their RATED SPEED can break and
fly apart.
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 acces-
sory 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 exces-
sively and may cause loss of control.
7.
do not use a damaged accessory.
before each use inspect the acces-
sory such as abrasive wheels for
chips and cracks, or backing pad
for cracks, tear or excess wear.
if the 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.
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8.
wear personal protective equip-
ment. depending on application,
use face shield, safety goggles
or safety glasses. as appropriate,
wear dust mask, hearing protec-
tors, gloves and workshop apron
capable of stopping small abra-
sive or work piece 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 opera-
tion. Prolonged exposure to high in-
tensity noise may cause hearing loss.
Keep bystanders a safe distance
9.
away from work area. anyone
entering the work area must wear
personal protective equipment.
Fragments of work piece or of a
broken accessory may fly away and
cause injury beyond immediate area
of operation.
10.
Hold power tool by insulated grip-
ping surfaces only, when perform-
ing an operation where the grind-
ing accessory may contact hidden
wiring. Grinding accessory contact-
ing a "live" wire may make exposed
metal parts of the power tool "live"
and shock the operator.
11.
never lay the power tool down
until the accessory has come to a
complete stop. The spinning acces-
sory may grab the surface and pull
the power tool out of your control.
12.
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.
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