15. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Wear oil-resistant rubber-soled foot-
wear. Keep the floor clear of oil, scrap, and other debris.
16. MAINTAIN TOOLS PROPERLY. ALWAYS keep tools clean and in good working order. Follow instruc-
tions for lubricating and changing accessories.
17. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Check for alignment of moving parts, jamming, breakage, improper
mounting, or any other conditions that may affect the tool’s operation. Any part that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced before use.
18. MAKE THE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF. Use padlocks and master switches and ALWAYS remove start-
er keys.
19. DO NOT operate the tool if you are under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication that may affect your
ability to properly use the tool.
20. USE SAFETY GOGGLES AT ALL TIMES that comply with ANSI Z87.1. Normal safety glasses only have
impact resistant lenses and are not designed for safety. Wear a face or dust mask when working in a dusty environ-
ment. Use ear protection such as plugs or muffs during extended periods of operation.
WARNING: Do not operate this tool until it is completely assembled and installed according to the
instructions.
1. Always use a proper guard with the grinding wheel. A guard protects the operator from broken wheel fragments.
When using grinding wheel attachments, the guard must always be attached to the tool and positioned for maximum
safety to minimize the amount of the exposed wheel.
2. Accessories must be rated for at least the recommended speed on the tool warning label. Wheels and other
accessories running over the rated speed can fly apart and cause injury. Grinding wheels or any other accessory must
have a maximum safe operating speed greater than the “no load RPM” (11,000 RPM).
3. Hold the tool by the insulated gripping surface when performing any operation where the cutting tools may
contact hidden wiring (or, for that matter, its own cord). Contact with a live wire will make the exposed metal parts
of the tool “live” and shock the operator.
4. Always use the auxiliary handle for maximum control over torque reaction or kickback. Operation of the grinder
without the side handle could cause a loss of control of the grinder, possibly resulting in serious personal injury.
5. Before using a grinder or installing a new wheel, inspect the grinding wheel for chips and cracks. Remove bad
wheels immediately. Run the tool at no load for at least one minute, holding the tool in the direction away from any
people. Wheels with flaws will normally break apart during this test period. Wear proper safety protection.
6. Carefully handle both the tool and the individual grinding wheels to avoid chipping and cracking. Install a new
wheel if the tool is dropped during grinding. Do not use a wheel that may be damaged. Fragments of a wheel that
bursts during operation will fly away at a great velocity, possibly striking you or bystanders if not approached carefully.
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
SPECIFIC RULES FOR GRINDING
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