TOOL USE AND CARE
Use clamps or other practical ways 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 the tool if the power switch does not turn it “ON” or “OFF”. A tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
Disconnect the power cord plug from the power source before making any adjustments, changing accessories or storing the tool. Such preventive safe- ty 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 a sharp cutting edge 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 tool’s operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.
Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may create a risk of injury when used on another tool.
SERVICE
Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance by unqualified personnel may 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 shock or injury.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES AND/OR SYMBOLS
Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when perform- ing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring. Contact with a “live” wire will also make exposed metal parts of the tool “live” and shock the operator.
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SAFETY RULES FOR ANGLE GRINDERS
Never use this tool without the proper guard. The grinding wheel could shatter during use. Make sure the guard covers the side of the wheel facing you.
Never bounce the tool while grinding. This may crack the wheel.
Grinding metal will cause sparks! Keep them directed away from people and flammable materials. Always keep the guard positioned so that as much of the exposed disc as possible is pointing away from you.
Keep children and pregnant women away from the work area until the grinding is completed and the area has been cleaned up.
Always wear full eye, face and body protection. Wire bristles may break off and fly toward the user. Always wear ear protection when grinding in enclosed spaces. Noise level may be amplified in such locations and may cause permanent hearing loss.
Always wear an OSHA approved dusk mask or respirator when inside the work area. Replace the filter daily. NOTE: Not all dust masks offer protection from lead paint dust. Be sure to use the proper mask for the job.
Always have the guards in place and properly positioned when using grinding wheels or wire cup brushes.
Secure the material being grinded. Never hold it in your hand or across your legs. Do not use your legs or feet to stabilize the workpiece. Unstable support can cause loss of control and could result in lacerations or injury.
Always make sure no one, including the user, is in line with the tool when starting the motor.
Always hold this tool by the insulated gripping surfaces. If this tool should accidentally cut across its own cord or hidden wiring, all exposed metal parts will become live and could seriously shock the user.
Do not run the Angle Grinder while carrying it at your side. A moving grinding wheel or brush could cause lacerations or personal injury.
Keep the handle of the Angle Grinder dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
Unplug Angle Grinder from power supply and place the switch in the locked or “OFF” position before making any assembly adjustments, changing accessories or performing any inspection, maintenance or cleaning procedures. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally which could cause serious personal injury.