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Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is off before
plugging in.
Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in
tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool
on. A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part
of the tool may result in personal injury.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all
times. Proper footing and balance enables better control of
the tool in unexpected situations.
Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.
Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing
protection must be used for appropriate conditions.
Tool Use and Care:
Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support
the workpiece to a stable platform.
Holding the work by hand or against your body is unstable
and may lead to loss of control.
Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application.
The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate
for which it is designed.
Do not use tool, if switch does not turn it on or off.
Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is
dangerous and must be repaired.
Disconnect the plug from the power source before making
any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool.
Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the tool accidentally.
Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained
persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained
users.
Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and
clean.
Properly maintained tools, with sharp cutting edges are
less likely to bind and are easier to control.
Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect
the tools operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced
before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained tools.
Use only accessories that are recommended by the
manufacturer for your model.
Accessories that may be suitable for one tool, may become
hazardous when used on another tool.
Service
Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair
personnel. Service or maintenance performed by
unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.
When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement
parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this
manual.
Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance
Instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury.
Certain cleaning agents such as gasoline, carbon
tetrachloride, ammonia etc. may damage plastic parts.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR
ROTARY TOOLS
Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing
an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden
wiring or its own cord.
Contact with a "live" wire will make exposed metal parts of
the tool "live" and shock the operator. If cutting into existing
walls or other blind areas where electrical wiring may exist
is unavoidable, disconnect all fuses or circuit breakers
feeding this worksite.
Accessories must be rated for at least the speed recommen-
ded on the tool warning label. Wheels and other accessories
running over rated speed can fly apart and cause injury.
Always disconnect the power cord from the power source
before making any adjustments or attaching any accessories.
You may unexpectedly cause tool to start leading to
serious personal injury.
Be aware of the switch location, when placing the tool
down or when picking the tool up.
You may accidentally activate the switch.
Always wear safety goggles and dust mask. Use the tool
only in ventilated area.
Using personal safety devices and working in safe
environment reduces risk of injury.
After changing the bits or making any adjustments, make
sure the collet nut and any other adjustment devices are
securely tightened.
Loose adjustment device can unexpectedly shift, causing
loss of control, loose rotating components will be violently
thrown.
Do not reach in the area of the spinning bit.
The proximity of the spinning bit to your hand may not
always be obvious.
Allow brushes to run at operating speed for at least one
minute before using wheel. During this time no one is to
stand in front or in line with the brush.
Loose bristles or wires will be discharged during the run in
time.
Wire and bristle brushes must never be operated at speeds
greater than 15,000/min. Direct the discharge of the
spinning wire brush away from you.
Small particles and tiny wire fragments may be discharged
at high velocity during the "cleaning" action with these
brushes and may become embedded in your skin. Bristles
or wires will be discharged from the brush at high speeds.
Carefully handle both the tool and individual grinding
wheels to avoid chipping or tracking. Install a new wheel if
tool is dropped while grinding. Do not use a wheel that may
be damaged.
Fragments from a wheel that bursts during operation will fly
away at great velocity possibly striking you or bystanders.
Never use dull or damaged bits. Sharp bits must be
handled with care.
Damaged bits can snap during use. Dull bits require more
force to push the tool, possibly causing the bit to break.
Use clamps to support workpiece whenever practical.
Never hold a small workpiece in one hand and the tool in
