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Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained
users.
e) Maintainpowertools.Checkformisalignmentor
bindingofmovingparts,breakageofpartsandany
otherconditionthatmayaffectthepowertool’s
operation.Ifdamaged,havethepowertoolrepaired
beforeuse. Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained power tools.
f) Keepcuttingtoolssharpandclean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less
likely to bind and are easier to control.
g) Usethepowertool,accessoriesandtoolbitsetc.,in
accordancewiththeseinstructions,takinginto
accounttheworkingconditionsandtheworktobe
performed. Use of the power tool for operations dierent
from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
5)SERVICE
a) Haveyourpowertoolservicedbyaqualifiedrepair
personusingonlyidenticalreplacementparts. This
will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR ANGLE GRINDERS
1)SAFETYINSTRUCTIONSFORALLOPERATIONS
a) Thispowertoolisintendedtofunctionasagrinder,
sander,wirebrushorcut-offtool.Readallsafety
warnings,instructions,illustrationsand
specificationsprovidedwiththispowertool.Failure
to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric
shock, re and/or serious injury.
b) Thispowertoolisnotrecommendedforpolishing.
Operations for which the power tool was not designed
may create a hazard and cause personal injury.
c)
Donotuseaccessorieswhicharenotspecifically
designedandrecommendedbythetoolmanufacturer.
Just because the accessory can be attached to your power
tool, it does not assure safe operation.
d) Theratedspeedoftheaccessorymustbeatleast
equaltothemaximumspeedmarkedonthepower
tool.Accessories running faster than their rated speed
can y apart.
e) Theoutsidediameterandthethicknessofyour
accessorymustbewithinthecapacityratingofyour
powertool.Incorrectly sized accessories cannot be
adequately guarded or controlled.
f) Threadedmountingofaccessoriesmustmatchthe
grinderspindlethread.Foraccessoriesmountedby
flanges,thearbourholeoftheaccessorymustfit
thelocatingdiameteroftheflange. Accessories that
do not match the mounting hardware of the power tool
will run out of balance, vibrate excessively and may
cause loss of control.
g) Donotuseadamagedaccessory.Beforeeachuse
i
nspecttheaccessorysuchasabrasivewheelsfor
chipsandcracks,backingpadsforcracks,tearor
excesswear,wirebrushesforlooseorcrackedwires.
Ifthepowertooloraccessoryisdropped,inspectfor
damageorinstallanundamagedaccessory.After
inspectingandinstallinganaccessory,position
yourselfandbystandersawayfromtheplaneofthe
rotatingaccessoryandrunthepowertoolat
maximumnoloadspeedforoneminute.Damaged
accessories will normally break apart during this test time.
h) Wearpersonalprotectiveequipment 4. Depending
onapplication,usefaceshield,safetygogglesor
safetyglasses.Asappropriate,weardustmask,
hearingprotectors,glovesandshopaproncapable
ofstoppingsmallabrasiveorworkpiecefragments.
The eye protection must be capable of stopping ying
debris generated by various operations. The dust mask or
respirator must be capable of ltrating particles
generated by your operation. Prolonged exposure to high
intensity noise may cause hearing loss.
i) Keepbystandersasafedistanceawayfromwork
area.Anyoneenteringtheworkareamustwear
personalprotectiveequipment.Fragments of the
workpiece or of a broken accessory may y away and
cause injury beyond the immediate area of operation.
j) Holdpowertoolbyinsulatedgrippingsurfacesonly,
whenperforminganoperationwherethecutting
accessorymaycontacthiddenwiringoritsown
cord. A cutting accessory contacting a “live” wire may
make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and
could give the operator an electric shock.
k) Positionthecordclearofthespinningaccessory.If
you lose control, the cord may be cut or snagged and your
hand or arm may be pulled into the spinning accessory.
l) Neverlaythepowertooldownuntiltheaccessory
hascometoacompletestop.The spinning accessory
may grab the surface and pull the power tool out of your
control.
m) Donotrunthepowertoolwhilecarryingitatyour
side.Accidental contact with the spinning accessory
could snag your clothing, pulling the accessory into your
body.
n) Regularlycleanthepowertool’sairvents.The
motor’s fan will draw the dust inside the housing and
excessive accumulation of powdered metal may cause
electrical hazards.
o) Donotoperatethepowertoolnearflammable
materials.Sparks could ignite these materials.
p) Donotuseaccessoriesthatrequireliquidcoolants.
Using water or other liquid coolants may result in
electrocution or shock.
2)KICKBACKANDRELATEDWARNINGS
• 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 accessory’s 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 the direction of the wheel’s movement at
the point of pinching. Abrasive wheels may also break
under these conditions.
• Kickback is the result of power tool misuse and/or
incorrect operating procedures or conditions and can be
avoided by taking proper precautions as given below.
a)
Maintainafirmgriponthepowertoolandposition
yourbodyandarmtoallowyoutoresistkickback
