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b)The guard must be securely attached to the power tool and positioned for maximum safety, so the least amount of wheel is exposed towards the operator.

The guard helps to protect operator from broken wheel fragments and accidental contact with wheel.

c)Wheels must be used only for recommended applications. For example: do not grind with the side of cut-off wheel.

Abrasive cut-off wheels are intended for peripheral grinding, side forces applied to these wheels may cause them to shatter.

d)Always use undamaged wheel flanges that are of correct size and shape for your selected wheel. Proper wheel flanges support the wheel thus reducing the possibility of wheel breakage. Flanges for cut-off wheels may be different from grinding wheel flanges.

e)Do not use worn down wheels from larger power tools.

Wheel intended for larger power tool is not suitable for the higher speed of a smaller tool and may burst.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS SPECIFIC FOR ABRASIVE CUTTING-OFF OPERATIONS

a)Do not “jam” the cut-off wheel or apply excessive pressure. Do not attempt to make an excessive depth of cut.

Overstressing the wheel increases the loading and susceptibility to twisting or blinding of the wheel in the cut and the possibility of kickback or wheel breakage.

b)Do not position your body in line with and behind the rotating wheel.

When the wheel, at the point of operation, is moving away from your body, the possible kickback may propel the spinning wheel and the power tool directly at you.

c)When wheel is binding or when interrupting a cut for any reason, switch off the power tool and hold the power tool motionless until the wheel comes to a complete stop. Never attempt to remove the cut-off wheel from the cut while the wheel is in motion otherwise kickback may occur.

Investigate and take corrective action to eliminate the cause of wheel binding.

d)Do not restart the cutting operation in the workpiece. Let the wheel reach full speed and carefully reenter the cut.

The wheel may bind, walk up or kickback if the power tool is restarted in the workpiece.

e)Support panels or any oversized workpiece to minimize the risk of wheel pinching and kickback. Large workpieces tend to sag under their own weight. Supports must be placed under the workpiece near the line of cut and near the edge of the workpiece on both sides of the wheel.

f)Use extra caution when making a “pocket cut” into existing walls or other blind areas.

The protruding wheel may cut gas or water pipes, electrical wiring or objects that can cause kickback.

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR GRINDERS

–Check that speed marked on the wheel is equal to or greater than the rated speed of the grinder;

–Ensure that the wheel dimensions are compatible with the grinder;

–Abrasive wheels shall be stored and handled with care in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions;

–Inspect the grinding wheel before use, do not use chipped, cracked or otherwise defective products;

–Ensure that mounted wheels and points are fitted in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions;

–Ensure that blotters are used when they are provided with the bonded abrasive product and when they are required;

–Ensure that the abrasive product is correctly mounted and tightened before use and run the tool at no-load for 30 s in a safe position, stop immediately if there is considerable vibration or if other defects are detected. If this condition occurs, check the machine to determine the cause;

–If a guard is equipped with the tool never use the tool without such a guard;

–Do not use separate reducing bushings or adapters to adapt large hole abrasive wheels;

–For tools intended to be fitted with threaded hole wheel, ensure that the thread in the wheel is long enough to accept the spindle length;

–Check that the work piece is properly supported;

–Do not use cutting off wheel for side grinding;

–Ensure that sparks resulting from use do not create a hazard e.g. do not hit persons, or ignite flammable substances;

–Ensure that ventilation openings are kept clear when working in dusty conditions, if it should become necessary to clear dust, first disconnect the tool from the mains supply (use non metallic objects) and avoid damaging internal parts;

–Always use eye and ear protection. Other personal protective equipment such as dust mask, gloves, helmet and apron should be worn;

–Pay attention to the wheel that continues to rotate after the tool is switched off.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES AND SYMBOLS

1.ALWAYS use proper guard with grinding wheel. A guardprotectsoperatorfrombrokenwheelfragments.

2.Accessories must be rated for at least the speed recommended on the tool warning label. Wheels and other accessories running over rated speed can fly apart and cause injury.

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