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5)
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.
6)
The arbour size of wheels, flanges,
backing pads or any other ac-
cessory must properly fit the
spindle of the power tool.
Acces-
sories with arbour holes that do not
match the mounting hardware of
the power tool will run out of bal-
ance, vibrate excessively and may
cause loss of control.
7)
Do not use a damaged accessory.
Before each use inspect the ac-
cessory such as abrasive wheels
for chips and cracks. If power tool
or accessory is dropped, inspect
for damage or install an undam-
aged accessory. After inspecting
and installing an accessory, po-
sition yourself and bystanders
away from the plane of the rotat-
ing accessory and run the power
tool at maximum no-load speed
for one minute.
Damaged acces-
sories will normally break apart dur-
ing this test time.
8)
Wear personal protective
equipment. Depending on ap-
plication, 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 eye
protection must be capable of
stopping flying debris generated by
various operations. The dust mask
or respirator must be capable of fil-
trating particles generated by your
operation. Prolonged exposure to
high intensity noise may cause
hearing loss.
9)
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.
10)
Hold power tool by insulated grip-
ping surfaces only, when perform-
ing an operation where the cutting
accessory may contact hidden wir-
ing or its own cord.
Cutting acces-
sory contacting a “live” wire may
make exposed metal parts of the
power tool “live” and shock the op-
erator.
11)
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 acces-
sory.
12)
Never lay the power tool down
until the accessory has come to a
complete stop.
The spinning ac-
cessory may grab the surface and
pull the power tool out of your con-
trol.
13)
Do not run the power tool while
carrying it at your side.
Accidental
contact with the spinning accessory
could snag your clothing, pulling the
accessory into your body.
14)
Regularly clean the power tool’s
air vents.
The motor’s fan will draw
the dust inside the housing and
excessive accumulation of pow-
dered metal may cause electrical
hazards.
15)
Do not operate the power tool near
flammable materials.
Sparks could
ignite these materials.
16)
Do not use accessories that re-
quire liquid coolants.
Using water
or other liquid coolants may result in
electrocution or shock.
