Safety Precautions

•Warning: Hydraulic fluid under pressure could cause skin injection injury. If you are injured by hydraulic fluid, get medical attention immediately.

•Keep the wheel off all surfaces when starting the grinder.

•Always carry the tool with the wheel stopped.

•Make sure the wheel has stopped before setting down the tool.

•Keep the handles clean and free of fluid at all times.

•Always inspect wheels for possible damage before installation.

•Never transport or store the tool with the wheel mounted on the grinder.

•Never cock, jam or wedge the wheel during opera- tion.

•Never cause sparks in the vicinity of flammable ma- terials.

•Do not operate the tool with the wheel guard re- moved.

•Do not start grinding until you have a clear work area and secure footing.

•Do not allow other persons near the tool when start- ing or cutting.

•Never operate the tool when you are tired or fa- tigued.

•Do not use a wheel that is cracked or otherwise damaged.

•Always use wheels that conform to the specifica- tions given in the Operation section of this manual.

•Do not reverse wheel rotation direction by changing fluid flow direction.

•Always support and secure items being worked on.

•Caution when handling the work piece after grind- ing, object can be hot and have sharp edges, use your personal protection equipment.

•Keep your work area clean and clear of tripping haz- ards, oily surfaces and hoses laying about can be hazardous.

•Make sure adequate lighting is always available.

•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.

•Do not operate this tool in a potentially explosive en- vironment. Do not grind on vessels containing com- bustible substances.

•Any use of this tool outside those stated in this man- ual are forbidden.

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