USE PROPER AIR HOSE for the tool. Make sure your air hose is in good condition and is long enough to reach your work without stretching.
SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical. It is safer than using your hand and frees both hands to operate tool.
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Cracked grinding stones may break and fly apart during operation. Inspect grinding bits for cracks before each use and replace cracked wheels immediately!
PREVENT ACCIDENTAL OPERATION. Do not carry tool with hand on trigger and always disconnect from air when not in use.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Cutting into workpieces with hidden wiring can result in shock or electrocution. Check for hidden wiring before making any cuts.
BE AWARE OF HOSE LOCATION. Hoses
can easily become a tripping hazard when laid across the floor in a disorganized fashion.
SPEED RATING. Grinding bits and cut- off wheels operated at a faster speed than rated, may break or fly apart. Before installing, make sure the maximum allowable speed for the grinding stone or
AIR LINE CONNECTION INSPECTION. An air line that becomes disconnected from a tool can whip violently, causing severe injury. Verify that air line is properly connected and the fittings are tight and leak free. Leaking fittings can indicate the fitting is cracked and is about to fail.
WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry that may get caught in moving parts. Non- slip footwear is recommended. Wear a protective hair covering to contain long hair.
USE SAFETY GOGGLES. Also use a face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.
Additional Safety Instructions for
Pneumatic Die Grinders
CHANGING BITS. When swapping grinding bits, disconnect the grinder from air to prevent an accidental
TOOL STABILITY. To establish the best control possible when grinding, hold the grinder with two hands, and stabilize your hands and body against a fixed object.
No list of safety guidelines can be complete. Every shop environment is different. Always consider safety first, as it applies to your individual working conditions. Use this and other tools with caution and respect. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury, damage to equipment or poor work results.
Model T23096 Industrial 1⁄4" Die Grinder |