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j.Position the cord clear of the spinning accessory. If you lose control, the cord may be cut or snagged and your hand or arm may be pulled into the spinning accessory.
k.Never lay the power tool down until the accessory has come to a complete stop. The spinning accessory may grab the surface and pull the power tool out of your control.
l.Do not run the power tool while carrying it at your side. Accidental contact with the spinning accessory could snag your clothing, pulling the accessory into your body.
m.Regularly clean the power tool’s air vents. The motorʼs fan will draw the dust inside the housing and excessive accumulation of powdered metal may cause electrical hazards.
n.Do not operate the power tool near flammable materials. Sparks could ignite these materials.
o.Do not use accessories that require liquid coolants. Using water or other liquid coolants may result in electrocution or shock.
p.Do not use Type 11 (flaring cup) wheels on this tool. Using inappropriate accessories can result in injury.
q.Always use side handle. Tighten the handle securely. The side handle should always be used to maintain control of the tool at all times.
r.Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support the work piece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body leaves it unstable and may lead to loss of control.
FURTHER SAFETy INSTRUCTIONS
FOR ALL OPERATIONS
Kickback and Related Warnings
Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or snagged rotating wheel, backing pad, brush or any other accessory. Pinching or snagging causes rapid stalling of the rotating accessory which in turn causes the uncontrolled power tool to be forced in the direction opposite of the accessoryʼs rotation at the point of the binding. For example, if an abrasive wheel is snagged or pinched by the workpiece, the edge of the wheel that is entering into the pinch point can dig into the surface of the material causing the wheel to climb out or kick out. The wheel may either jump toward or away from the operator, depending on direction of the wheelʼs movement at the point of pinching. Abrasive wheels may also break under these conditions. Kickback is the result of tool misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below:
a.Maintain a firm grip on the power tool and position your body and arm to allow you to resist kickback forces. Always use auxiliary handle, if provided, for maximum control over kickback or torque reaction during start up. The operator can control torque reaction or kickback forces, if proper precautions are taken.
b.Never place your hand near the rotating accessory. Accessory may kickback over your hand.
c.Do not position your body in the area where power tool will move if kickback occurs. Kickback will propel the tool in direction opposite to the wheelʼs movement at the point of snagging.
d.Use special care when working corners, sharp edges etc. Avoid bouncing and snagging the accessory. Corners, sharp edges or bouncing have a tendency to snag the rotating accessory and cause loss of control or kickback.
e.Do not attach a saw chain woodcarving blade or toothed saw blade. Such blades create frequent kickback and loss of control.
FEATURES (Fig. A)
1.Slider switch
2.Cord
3.Tool free guard
4.Side handle (3 positions)
5.Spindle lock button
ASSEMBLy
Warning! To prevent accidental operation, turn off and unplug tool before performing the following operations. Failure to do this could result in serious personal injury.
Auxiliary handle
An auxiliary 3 position handle is furnished with your grinder. It can be screwed into either side or the top of the gear case housing.
Warning! This handle should be used at all time to maintain complete control of the tool.
Accessories
It is important to choose the correct guards, backing pads and flanges to use with grinder accessories.
Mounting guard (Fig. B and C)
1.Figure B: Open the guard latch (6), and align the lugs on the guard (7) with the slots on the gear case cover (8).
2.Push the guard down until the guard lugs engage and rotate freely in the groove on the gear case hub.
3.With the guard latch open, rotate the guard into the desired working position. The guard body should be positioned between the spindle and the operator to provide maximum operator protection.