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SAFETY WARNINGS
Safety warnings apply equally to grinding & abrasive cutting:
• Before installing or removing accessories (discs, etc.), unplug the device. Any maintenance must
be performed safely in order to prevent accidents caused by an unexpected start.
• If the electricity isn’t available (i.e. because of a malfunction, an interruption by the supplying
company because of works, an accidental removal of the plug, etc.) the tool must be switched
o (‘o-0’). This way an accidental restart of the tool will be prevented.
• For work on buildings or load-bearing structures, closed pipes or containers it is important to
check, by means of detectors, that there are not any: electrical or telephone cables, liquids or
gases under pressure (that may be inammable or corrosive) pipes etc. Cutting, even partially,
of masonry may weaken the structure of the entire building causing it to collapse. Leaking of liquids or
gases may cause explosions, re and ooding.
• If the tool stops during use, switch it o immediately. Do not force dicult operations for the tool.
• Keep the tool stable with both hands and stand in a safe work position. The strains caused by
working lead to stress which must be contrasted with your force.
• Fasten the item you are working on with a vice or another device. An item held by hand can
suddenly cause an accident.
• This power tool is intended to function as a grinder & cutting machine. Read all safety warnings,
instructions and specications provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed
below may result in electric shock, re, and/or a serious accident.
• Do not use attachments which are not specically made or recommended by the tool
manufacturer. The mere fact that a part may be attached to the power tool does not guarantee safe
operation.
• The rated speed of the part must be at least equal to the maximum speed indicator on the
power tool. The parts, if made to run at a speed higher than specied, may break and be thrown into
the air.
• The outside/inside diameter and thickness of your part must be adapted to the characteristics of
the capacity of your power tool. Parts which are not the correct size cannot be adequately protected
or controlled.
• The shape of the grinders, anges, pillows or support of any other part must properly t the
spindle of the power tool. Parts with shaft holes that do not match the mounting hardware on the
power tool will not remain in balance, will vibrate excessively and may cause loss of control.
• Do not use a damaged part. Before each use, examine the parts, such as the abrasive grinders
to check for any traces of chips or cracks, the support cushions to check for any cracks,
lacerations or excessive wear, and the metal brushes to uncover any loose or broken wires. If
the power tool or part has been dropped, examine for signs of damage or install an undamaged
part. After checking and installing a part, distance yourself and any others present from the
scope of the rotating part and run the power tool at maximum no load speed for one minute. The
damaged parts will normally break during this trial.
• Always wear personal protective equipment . Depending on the application, use a face shield,
mask or goggles. Depending on the task, wear a dust mask, hearing protectors, gloves and an
apron to guard against abrasive fragments while working. Eye protection must be able to protect
against ying debris produced by dierent operations. The dust mask or respirator should be able to
lter the particles produced from your work. Prolonged exposure to high noise levels can cause hearing
loss.
• Keep people at a safe distance from the work area. Anyone entering the work area must wear
personal protective equipment. Fragments of the work piece or broken parts may y o and cause
injury in the immediate vicinity of the work area.
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