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Warning: Hydraulic fluid under pressure could cause
skin injection injury. If you are injured by hydraulic
fluid, get medical attention immediately.
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Keep the wheel off all surfaces when starting the
grinder.
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Always carry the tool with the wheel stopped.
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Make sure the wheel has stopped before setting
down the tool.
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Keep the handles clean and free of fluid at all times.
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Always inspect wheels for possible damage before
installation.
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Never transport or store the tool with the wheel
mounted on the grinder.
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Never cock, jam or wedge the wheel during opera-
tion.
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Never cause sparks in the vicinity of flammable ma-
terials.
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Do not operate the tool with the wheel guard re-
moved.
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Do not start grinding until you have a clear work
area and secure footing.
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Do not allow other persons near the tool when start-
ing or cutting.
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Never operate the tool when you are tired or fa-
tigued.
6 ► GR30 User Manual
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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Do not use a wheel that is cracked or otherwise
damaged.
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Always use wheels that conform to the specifica-
tions given in the Operation section of this manual.
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Do not reverse wheel rotation direction by changing
fluid flow direction.
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Always support and secure items being worked on.
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Caution when handling the work piece after grind-
ing, object can be hot and have sharp edges, use
your personal protection equipment.
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Keep your work area clean and clear of tripping haz-
ards, oily surfaces and hoses laying about can be
hazardous.
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Make sure adequate lighting is always available.
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Never operate the tool if you cannot be sure that
underground utilities are not present. Underground
electrical utilities present an electrocution hazard.
Underground gas utilities present an explosion haz-
ard. Other underground utilities may present other
hazards.
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Do not operate this tool in a potentially explosive en-
vironment. Do not grind on vessels containing com-
bustible substances.
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Any use of this tool outside those stated in this man-
ual are forbidden.