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Safety warnings common for grinding,
sanding, wire brushing, polishing, carving
or abrasive cutting-off operations:
This power tool is intended to function as a grinder,
sander, wire brush, polisher, carving or cut-off tool.
Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations
and specifications provided with this power tool.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may
result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Do not use accessories which are not specifically
designed and recommended by the tool manufactur-
er. Just because the accessory can be attached to
your power tool, it does not assure safe operation.
The RATED SPEED of the accessory must be at least
equal to the operating speed setting marked on the
power tool. Accessories running faster than their
RATED SPEED can break and fly apart.
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.
The arbor size of wheels, sanding drums or any
other accessory must properly fit the spindle or col-
let of the power tool. 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.
Mandrel mounted wheels, sanding drums, cutters
or other accessories must be fully inserted into the
collet or chuck. If the mandrel is insufficiently held
and/or the overhang of the wheel is too long, the
mounted wheel may become loose and be ejected at
high velocity.
Do not use a damaged accessory. Before each use
inspect the accessory such as abrasive wheels for
chips and cracks, sanding drum 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 maxi-
Safety Rules for Rotary Tools
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mum no-load speed for one minute. Damaged
accessories will normally break apart during this test
time.
Wear personal protective equipment. Depending on
application, use face shield, safety goggles or safe-
ty glasses. As appropriate, wear dust mask, hear-
ing protectors, gloves and workshop apron capable
of stopping small abrasive or workpiece fragments.
The eye protection must be capable of stopping fly-
ing debris generated by various operations. The
dust mask or respirator must be capable of filtrating
particles generated by your operation. Prolonged
exposure to high intensity noise may cause hearing
loss.
Keep bystanders a safe distance away from work
area. Anyone entering the work area must wear per-
sonal protective equipment. Fragments of workpiece
or of a broken accessory may fly away and cause
injury beyond immediate area of operation.
Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only,
when performing an operation where the cutting
accessory may contact hidden wiring. Cutting
accessory contacting a "live" wire may make exposed
metal parts of the power tool "live" and could give the
operator an electric shock.
Always hold the tool firmly in your hand(s) during
the start-up. The reaction torque of the motor, as it
accelerates to full speed, can cause the tool to twist.
Use clamps to support workpiece whenever practi-
cal. Never hold a small workpiece in one hand and
the tool in the other hand while in use. Clamping a
small workpiece allows you to use your hand(s) to
control the tool. Round material such as dowel rods,
pipes or tubing have a tendency to roll while being
cut, and may cause the bit to bind or jump toward
you.
Position the cord clear of the spinning accessory. If
you lose control, the cord may be cut or snagged and
your hand or arm may be pulled into the spinning
accessory.
Never lay the power tool down until the accessory
has come to a complete stop. The spinning accesso-