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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2. Use as intended only. Operations for which the power tool was designed may create a
hazard and cause personal injury.
3. Do not use accessories which are not specifically designed and recommended by the
tool manufacturer. Just because the accessory can be attached to your power tool, it
does not assure safe operation.
4. The rated speed of the accessory must be at least equal to the maximum speed marked
on the power tool. Accessories running faster than their RATED SPEED can break and fly
apart.
5. The outside diameter and the thickness of your accessory must be within the capacity
rating of your power tool. Incorrectly sized accessories cannot be adequately guarded or
controlled.
6. The arbor size of wheels, flanges, backing pads or any other accessory must properly fit
the collet of the power tool. Accessories with arbor holes that do not match the mounting
hardware of the power tool will run out of balance, vibrate excessively and may cause loss
of control.
7. Do not use a damaged accessory. Before each use inspect the accessory such as abrasive
wheels for chips and cracks, backing pad for cracks, tear or excess wear, wire brush for
loose or cracked wires. If power tool or accessory is dropped, inspect for damage or install
an undamaged accessory. After inspecting and installing an accessory, position yourself
and bystanders away from the plane of the rotating accessory and run the power tool at
maximum no-load speed for one minute. Damaged accessories will normally break apart
during this test time.
8. Wear personal protective equipment. Depending on application, use face shield, safety
goggles or safety glasses. As appropriate, wear dust mask, hearing protectors, gloves and
workshop apron capable of stopping small abrasive or work piece fragments. The eye
protection must be capable of stopping flying debris generated by various operations. The
eye protection must be capable of stopping flying debris generated by various operations.
The dust mask or respirator must be capable of filtering out particles generated by your
operation. Prolonged exposure to high intensity noise may cause hearing loss.
9. Keep bystanders a safe distance away from work area. Anyone entering the work area must
wear personal protective equipment. Fragments of work piece or of a broken accessory may
fly away and cause injury beyond immediate area of operation.
10. Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, when performing an operation where
the accessory may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. An accessory contacting a “live”
wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and shock the operator.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. Regularly clean the power tool’s air vents. The motor’s fan will draw the dust inside the
housing and excessive accumulation of powdered metal may cause electrical hazards.
14. Do not operate the power tool near flammable materials. Sparks could ignite these materials.
15. Do not use accessories that require liquid coolants. Using water or other liquid coolants
may result in electrocution or shock.
16. Maintain labels and nameplates on the tool. These carry important safety information. If
unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.
17. Avoid unintentional starting. Prepare to begin work before turning on the tool.
18. Do not depress the spindle lock when starting or during operation.
19. Do not leave the tool unattended when the Battery Pack is connected. Turn off the tool,
and remove the Battery Pack before leaving.
20. This product is not a toy. Keep it out of reach of children.
21. People with pacemaker should consult their physician(s) before use. Electromagnetic fields
in close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause pacemaker interference or pacemaker
failure.
