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POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
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Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power
tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
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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 dangerous and must be repaired.
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Disconnect the plug from the power source (remove power from the unit) before making any
adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures
reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
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Keep power tools that are not in use stored out of the reach of children. 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 untrained users.
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Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and
any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool
repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
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Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
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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
operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
SERVICE
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Have your power tools serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that safety of the power tool is maintained.
CUT-OFF MACHINE SAFETY WARNINGS
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The guard provided with the tool must be securely attached to the power tool and positioned for
maximum safety, so the least of wheel is exposed towards the operator. Position yourself and
bystanders away from the plane of the rotating wheel.
The guard helps to protect operators from
broken wheel fragments and accidental contact with wheel.
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Use only bonded reinforced or diamond cut-off wheels for your power tool.
Just because an
accessory can be attached to your power tool, it does not assure safe operation.
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The rated speed of the accessory must be at least equal to the maximum speed marked on the
power tool.
Accessories running faster than their rated speed can break and fly apart.
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Wheel must be used only for recommended applications. For example: do not grind with the side
of cut-off wheel.
Abrasive cut-off wheels are intended for peripheral grinding, side forces applied
to these wheels may cause them to shatter.
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Always use undamaged wheel flanges that are of correct diameter for your selected wheel.
Proper wheel flanges support the wheel thus reducing the possibility of wheel breakage.
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Do not use worn down reinforced wheels from larger power ools.
Wheels intended for a larger
power tool are not suitable for the higher speed of a smaller tool and may burst.
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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.
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The arbour size of wheels and flanges must properly fit the spindle of the power tool.
Wheels and
flanges with arbour holes that do not match the mounting hardware of the power tool with run out
of balance, vibrate excessively and may cause loss of control.
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Do not use damaged wheels. Before each use, inspect the wheels for chips and cracks. If power
tool or wheel is dropped, inspect for damage or install an undamaged wheel. After inspecting and
installing the wheel, position yourself and bystanders away from the plane of the rotating wheel
and run the power tool at maximum no load speed for one minute.
Damaged wheels will normally
break apart during this test time.
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Wear personal protective equipment. Depending on application, use face shield, safety googles
or safety glasses. As appropriate, wear dust mask, hearing protectors, gloves and shop 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.
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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 wheel may fly away and
