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Keep handles dry, clean and free from oilKeep cutting tools sharp and clean.
and grease. Slippery hands cannot safelyProperly maintained cutting tools with sharp
control the power tool.cutting edges are less likely to bind and are
easier to control.
Power tool use and careUse the power tool, accessories and tool
Do not force the power tool. Use the
correct power tool for your application.bits etc., in accordance with these
instructions and in the manner intended
The correct power tool will do the job betterfor the particular type of power tool,
and safer at the rate for which it wastaking into account the working
designed.conditions and the work to be performed.
Do not use the power tool if the switchUse of the power tool for operations different
does not turn it on and off. Any power toolfrom those intended could result in a
that cannot be controlled with the switch ishazardous situation.
dangerous and must be repaired.
Use clamps or other practical way to
Disconnect the plug from the powersecure and support the workpiece to a
source and/or the battery pack from thestable platform. Holding the work by hand
power tool before making anyor against your body is unstable and may
adjustments, changing accessories, orlead to loss of control.
storing power tools. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting theService
power tool accidentally.Have your power tool serviced by a
qualified repair person using only identical
Store idle power tools out of the reach ofreplacement parts. This will ensure that the
children and do not allow persons
unfamiliar with the power tool or thesesafety of the power tool is maintained.
instructions to operate the power tool.Develop a periodic maintenance schedule
Power tools are dangerous in the hands offor your tool. When cleaning a tool be
untrained users.careful not to disassemble any portion of
Maintain power tools. Check forthe tool since internal wires may be
misplaced or pinched or safety guard
misalignment or binding of moving parts,return springs may be improperly
breakage of parts and any other conditionmounted. Certain cleaning agents such as
that may affect the power tools operation.gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, ammonia, etc.
If damaged, have the power tool repaired
before use. Many accidents are caused bymay damage plastic parts.
poorly maintained power tools.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Angle Grinder Safety Rules
Always use proper guard with grindingaccessory must have a maximum safe
wheel. A guard protects operator fromoperating speed greater than the Ono load
broken wheel fragments. When usingRPM� marked on the toolOs nameplate.
grinding wheel attachments, the guard mustHold tool by insulated gripping surfaces
always be attached to the tool and positioned
for maximum safety, so the least amount ofwhen performing an operation where the
cutting tools may contact hidden wiring
wheel is exposed from the side the tool isor its own cord. Contact with a Olive� wire
being operated. will make exposed metal parts of the tool
Accessories must be rated for at least theOlive� and shock the operator.
speed recommended on the tool warningAlways use auxiliary handle for maximum
label. Wheels and other accessories runningcontrol over torque reaction or kick-back.
over rated speed can fly apart and causeOperation of the grinder without the side
injury. Grinding wheels or any other
handle could cause loss of control of the
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