Additional Safety Instructions
for Angle Grinders
EYE PROTECTION. Grinding causes small particles to become airborne at a high rate of speed. ALWAYS wear safety glasses when using this tool.
CRACKED WHEEL. Cracked wheels may break and fly apart during operation. Inspect wheels for damage before each use and replace cracked wheels immediately!
HAND/WHEEL CONTACT. Grinding wheels have the capability of removing a lot of skin fast. Keep a firm grip on the tool and ensure the guard and handle are installed appropriately. Wear close fitting work gloves whenever possible to avoid injury from grinding debris.
WHEEL SPEED RATING. Wheels operated at a faster speed than what they are rated for may break or fly apart. Before mounting a new wheel, be sure the wheel RPM rating is equal to or higher than the speed of the tool.
LUNG PROTECTION. Abrasive grinding produces hazardous dust, which may cause
TOOL STABILITY. Hold the tool with both hands and stabilize your hands and body against a fixed object. Grinding using one hand and no support can allow the tool to grab the workpiece and cause you to lose your grip, leading to serious personal injury.
WHEEL FLANGES. Only use the flanges included with the tool when mounting wheels. Other flanges may not properly secure the wheel and cause an accident.
FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD. Grinders are capable of creating sparks, which can ignite flammable materials. Make sure no flammables are in the path of sparks or the surrounding area.
IMPACT INJURIES. A grinder is capable of propelling objects at a high rate of speed. Keep work area free of clutter and make sure workpieces are secure before use. Remove adjusting wrenches before connecting to power.
ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD. Tools with rotating components can become entangled in hair, clothing, jewelry or other dangling objects, resulting in serious personal injury. Tie back hair or loose clothing and remove any jewelry.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. Grinding into workpieces with hidden wiring can result in shock or electrocution. Check for hidden wiring before any grinding.
CHANGING WHEELS. Wheels should be replaced whenever they reach a size where contact between the mounting flanges and workpiece may occur, or the usable area of the wheel is 1⁄2 its original size.
T10493, T10494 & T10495 (Mfg Since 10/11) |