Safety and operating instructions
WARNING Failure to follow correct working practices can result in se-
rious injury or death
Ensure that the workpiece is properly supported
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Avoid wheel jamming when cutting-off. Support the workpiece on both
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sides of the cut line to prevent the wheel becoming trapped. If jamming
occurs, release the throttle and ease the wheel free. Check the wheel is
undamaged and properly secured before continuing
Check that no bystanders are in the vicinity
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Ensure that sparks do not cause a hazard to people or materials
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There is a risk of electrostatic discharge if the tool is used on plastic and
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other non-conductive materials
Personal protective equipment must be used as described in Section Per-
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sonal protective equipment
Slip/Trip/Fall is a major cause of serious injury or death. Watch out for
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excess hose left on the walking or work surface
Proceed with care in unfamiliar surroundings. Hidden hazards may exist,
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such as electric or other utility lines
Maintain a balanced body position and firm footing
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Do not side grind with cutting off wheels and straight wheels or with in-
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side of cup wheels
React quickly to excessive vibration due to damaged, or improperly
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mounted insert tool
Keep away from rotating drive spindle and abrasives. Rotation may con-
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tinue for several seconds after the throttle has been released. Do not lay
the tool down until rotation has stopped
Observe that stored compressed air in the hose may cause an accidental
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start
Release control device if the energy supply should fail
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If a grinder fitted with an abrasive wheel is dropped, the wheel must be
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thoroughly examined before reuse
Disconnect from power supply before changing wheel or servicing
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Always keep the tool in a dry and clean place when not in use
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Broken grinding wheel
If grinding wheel is broken, a careful investigation shall be made by the user to
determine and correct the cause.
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