(h) Do not let familiarity gained from frequent
use of tools allow you to become complacent
and ignore tool safety principles. A careless
action can cause severe injury within a
fraction of a second.
4. Power tool use and care
(a) 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.
(b) 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.
(c) Disconnect the plug from the power
source and/or the battery pack from the
power tool before making any adjustments,
changing accessories, or storing power tools.
Such preventive safety measures reduce the
risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
(d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of
children and 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.
(e) 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.
(f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp
cutting edges are less likely to bind and are
easier to control.
(g) 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.
(h) Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry,
clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery
handles and grasping surfaces do not allow
for safe handling and control of the tool in
unexpected situations.
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5. Service
(a) Have your power tool serviced by a
qualified repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that the
safety of the power tool is maintained.
(b) Tool service must be performed only by a
FLEX authorized service center. 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 Instruction may create a risk of
electric shock or injury.
Safety Warnings Common for
polishing
(a) This power tool is intended to function as
polisher. Read all safety warnlngs,
instructlons, illustrations and specifications
provided with this power tool. Failure to follow
all instructions listed below may result in an
electric shock, fire
and/or serious injury.
(b) Operations such as grinding, sanding,
wire brushing, cutting-off are not
recommended to be performed with this
power tool. Operations for which the power
tool was not designed may create a hazard
and cause personal injury.
(c) Do not use accessories which are not
specifically designed and recommended by
the tool manufacturer. Just because the
accessory can be attached to your power
tool. lt does not assure safe operation.
(d) 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.
(e) The outside diameter and the thickness of
your accessory must be within the capacity
rating of your power tool. lncorrectly sized
accessories cannot be adequately guarded
or controlled.
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