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• Prior to use, or if dropped or jammed, inspect wheel retainers and wheel arbors and abrasive product for possible chips, cracks or other damage, and
insure the abrasive product is correctly secured. If damaged, or if safety labels cannot be read, replace with new abrasive product, wheel retainers,
wheel arbors, and/or labels available from 3M.
• Never use a damaged grinder until it has been repaired.
• Never over-ride or disable the safety features of the start-stop control such that it is in the on position.
• Use only with mounting hardware recommended by 3M; check with 3M for mounting hardware requirements.
• If the tool is jammed, shut off the tool and ease it free. Ensure the abrasive product is correctly secured.
• Never allow this tool to be used by children or other untrained people.
• Do not leave an unattended tool connected to air source.
To reduce the risks associated with skin abrasion, burns, cutting & severing, impact or entrapment:
• Never install grinding wheels in a grinder tool which is unguarded.
• Keep hands, hair, and clothing away from the cutting part of the tool.
• Wear suitable protective gloves while operating tool.
• Do not touch the rotating parts during operation for any reason.
• Do not force tool or use excessive force when using tool.
To reduce the risks associated with vibration:
• If any physical hand/wrist discomfort is experienced, work should be stopped promptly to seek medical attention. Hand, wrist and arm injury may result
from repetitive work, motion and overexposure to vibration.
To reduce the risks associated with loud noise:
• Always wear hearing protection while operating this tool. Follow your employer's safety policy or local/national standards for personal protective
equipment requirements
To reduce the risks associated with fire or explosion:
• Do not operate the tool in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. The abrasives are able to create sparks
when working material, resulting in the ignition of the flammable dust or fumes.
• Refer to MSDS of material being worked as to potential for creating fire or explosion hazard.
To reduce the risks associated with hazardous dust ingestion or eye/skin exposure:
• Use appropriate respiratory and skin protection, or local exhaust as stated in the MSDS of the material being worked on.
To reduce the risks associated with hazardous voltage:
• Do not allow this tool to come into contact with electrical power sources as the tool is not insulated against electrical shock.
To reduce the risks associated with whipping or hazardous pressure/rupture:
• Ensure supply hose is oil resistant and is properly rated for required working pressure.
• Do not use tools with loose or damaged air hoses or fittings.
• Be aware that incorrectly installed hoses and fittings might unexpectedly come loose at any time and create a whipping/impact hazard.
To reduce the risks associated with flying off of accessory parts:
• Use care in attaching abrasive product and mounting hardware; following the instructions to ensure that they are securely attached to the tool
before use.
• Never point this product in the direction of yourself or another person, or start tool unintentionally.
• Never over-tighten accessory fasteners.
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