DeWalt DW830 Instruction Manual page 4

DW830,etc./569590-01 8/3/00
• Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is off before plugging
in. Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in tools
that have the switch on invites accidents.
• Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool
on. A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the
tool may result in personal injury.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
Proper footing and balance enables better control of the tool in
unexpected situations.
• Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dust mask,
non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be used
for appropriate conditions.
TOOL USE AND CARE
• Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support the
workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or
against your body is unstable and may lead to loss of control.
• Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The
correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is
designed.
• Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off. Any tool that
cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be
repaired.
• Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any
adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such
preventative safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool
accidentally.
• Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained
persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
• Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Properly maintained tools, with sharp cutting edges are less likely to
bind and are easier to control.
• Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage
of parts, and any other condition that may affect the tools
operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced before using. Many
accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.
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• Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer
for your model. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool, may
become hazardous when used on another tool.
SERVICE
• Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair
personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified
personnel could result in a risk of injury.
• When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts.
Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual. Use
of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions
may create a risk of electric shock or injury.
Additional Specific Safety Instructions for
Grinders
• Always use proper guard with grinding wheel. A guard protects
operator from broken wheel fragments.
• Accessories must be rated for at least the speed recom-
mended on the tool warning label. Wheels and other accessories
running over rated speed can fly apart and cause injury.
• Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an
operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring
or its own cord. Cortact with a "live" wire will make exposed metal
parts of the tool "live" and shock the operator.
• Before using, inspect recommended accessory for cracks or
flaws. If such a crack or flaw is evident, discard the accessory. The
accessory should also be inspected whenever you think the tool
may have been dropped.
• When starting the tool (with a new or replacement wheel
installed) hold the tool in a well protected area and let it run for
one minute. If the wheel has an undetected crack or flaw, it should
burst in less than one minute. Never start the tool with a person in
line with the wheel. This includes the operator.
• In operation, avoid bouncing the wheel or giving it rough
treatment. If this occurs, stop the tool and inspect the wheel.
• Always use Side handle. The side handle should always be used
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