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.
h)
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
workpiece fragments. The eye protection must be capable of stopping flying
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.
i)
Keep bystanders a safe distance away from work area. Anyone entering the work
area must wear personal protective equipment. Fragments of workpiece or of a
broken accessory may fly away and cause injury beyond immediate area of
operation.
j)
Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, when performing an
operation where the cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring or its own cord.
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)
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.
l)
Use clamps to support workpiece whenever practical. 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 has a tendency to roll while being cut, and
may cause the bit to bind or jump toward you.
m)
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 accesso-
ry.
n)
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.
o)
After changing the bits or making any adjustments, make sure the collet nut,
chuck or any other adjustment devices are securely tightened. Loose adjustment
devices can unexpectedly shift, causing loss of control, loose rotating compo-
nents will be violently thrown.
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