tion of dust extraction and collection fa-
cilities, ensure these are connected and
properly used. Use of dust collection can
4) Power tool use and care
a) Do not force the power tool. Use the cor-
rect power tool for your application. The
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch
does not turn it on and off. Any power tool
that cannot be controlled with the switch is
c) Disconnect the plug from the power
source and/or the battery pack from the
power tool before making any adjust-
ments, changing accessories, or stor-
ing power tools. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the
d) Store idle power tools out of the reach
of children and do not allow persons
unfamiliar with the power tool or these
instructions to operate the power tool.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of
e) Maintain power tools. Check for mis-
alignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts and any other condi-
tion that may affect the power tool's op-
eration. If damaged, have the power tool
repaired before use. Many accidents are
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Properly maintained cutting tools with
sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind
g) Use the power tool, accessories and
tool bits etc. in accordance with these
instructions, taking into account the
working conditions and the work to be
performed. Use of the power tool for op-
erations different from those intended could
5) Service
a) Have your power tool serviced by a
tical replacement parts. This will ensure
that the safety of the power tool is main-
Original instructions
Angle grinder safety
warnings
Safety Warnings Common for Grinding,
Sanding, Wire Brushing, Polishing or
Abrasive Cutting-Off Operations:
a) This power tool is intended to func-
tion as a grinder, sander, wire brush,
polisher or cut-off tool. Read all safety
warnings, instructions, illustrations and
tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed
b) This power tool is not recommended for
polishing. Operations for which the power
tool was not designed may create a hazard
c) Do not use accessories which are
mended by the tool manufacturer. Just
because the accessory can be attached to
your power tool, it does not assure safe op-
d) The rated speed of the accessory must
marked on the power tool. Accessories
running faster than their rated speed can
e) The outside diameter and the thickness
of your accessory must be within the
capacity rating of your power tool. In-
correctly sized accessories cannot be ad-
f) Threaded
mounting
must match the grinder spindle thread.
the arbour hole of the accessory must
Accessories that do not match the mount-
ing hardware of the power tool will run out
of balance, vibrate excessively and may
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g) Do not use a damaged accessory. Be-
fore 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 acces-
sory is dropped, inspect for damage or
install an undamaged accessory. After
inspecting and installing an accessory,
position yourself and bystanders away
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of
accessories
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