Safety warnings for angle grinders
This power tool is intended to function as a cutting tool. Read all safety warnings, instructions and
specifications provided.Failure to follow the instructions outlined below may result in electric shock,
fire and/or serious injury:
CAUTION
• Never use wheels with bigger diameter
than the size required in the tool.
WARNING
• Use only wheels or accessories than
11 000 RPM speeds.
CAUTION
• Use only wheels or accessories with an
orifice that fits perfectly in the tool spindle.
CAUTION
• Use only wheels or accessories
specifically designed for the chosen material.
Keep present people at a safe distance from the work area.
Anyone entering the work area should wear personal
protective equipment.
Before operating the grinder
• Set apart some time and assess the job you are about to
do. Pay attention to all the necessary cautions before
starting to grind.
DANGER
• Remove all the fastening wrenches from
the tool. Otherwise they can shoot away causing sever
injuries to the user.
WARNING
• Double-check the guard. It should be
perfectly fastened and in good working condition. Do not
use the tool without a guard. Fragments of workpieces or a
broken accessory can break off and cause damage beyond
the immediate area of operation.
CAUTION
• Double-check the disc. It should not be
broken or cracked. Tap the wheel gently with a wooden
hammer and listen for a strange sound to learn if is
cracked.
DANGER
• Before plugging the tool, see if is in the
OFF position. Otherwise the tool could start unexpectedly
causing severe injuries.
CAUTION
• Run the tool 30 seconds before using,
to detect important vibration or any type of unusual
movement. If detected, unplug the tool and take it to a
Authorized Service Center.
CAUTION
• See if the wheel rotates freely.
• Do not tighten the disc. It could brake.
• To work with small work pieces fasten
WARNING
with wrenches. Never use your hands to hold the piece.
DANGER
Do not place saw wheels for wood or a
serrated blade. Such blades create frequent kickbacks and
loss of control.
Keep present people at a safe distance from the work area.
Anyone entering the work area should wear personal
protective equipment.
Operations for which this
power tool is not
designed may result in
an accident and cause
personal injury.
It is not recommended
to use this power tool in
operations such as
sanding, brushing or
polishing
Do not use accessories
that are not specifically
designed and
recommended by the
manufacturer.
Wrong way to operate the grinder
While operating the grinder
CAUTION
• Do not start the tool when the wheel is
touching the work piece.
WARNING
• Wear safety glasses, gloves
and an apron when using the tool.
WARNING
• Keep the power cable or extension
in the back of the tool. Avoid accidentally damaging the
cables with the disc.
• If control of the power tool is lost, the cable may be cut
or tangled and the operator's arm or hand may be pulled
toward the rotary attachment.
WARNING
• Never hold the tool by the power
cable. Hold by the housing or auxiliary handle.
• Hold the tool by the isolated parts.
CAUTION
The cutting tool could come into contact with hidden
wiring or its own cable. Making contact with a "live" wire
causes the metal parts to electrify and give an electric
shock to the user.
• Never let go of the power tool until the attachment
comes to a complete stop.
• Never hit the work surface with the disc.
• To get the best result with the grinding
CAUTION
process, the inclination of the wheel and the working
surface should have an angle measuring 15° to 30°
• When the wheel is rotating never use
DANGER
the spindle lock to stop it. It is very dangerous and may
cause injuries to the user.
• Do not touch the wheel or the
CAUTION
working piece after grinding. Wait for them to cool down.
Never try to cool them down using water or oil.
WARNING
• Before checking, adjusting or
changing wheels, double-check the tool is not plugged in.
• Do not use the power tool near flammable materials.
• Do not operate the tool while it is being transported to
your side.
• Sparks caused when grinding may be
DANGER
dangerous. Use caution. Make sure sparks do not get into
contact with skin or flammable substances.
• Gradually clean the tool's vents. The motor fan directs
dust into the housing and excessive accumulation of
metal dust can cause an electrical hazard.
• Do not use accessories that require liquid refrigerants.
The use of water or other liquid refrigerants can result in
an electric shock.
15° to 30°
Right way to operate the grinder
The outer diameter and
thickness of the accessories
must be within the assigned
capacity.
Incorrectly sized accessories
cannot be properly protected
or controlled.
For best results use 4 - 1/2"
(115 mm) cutting wheels
with 1 mm - 6.4 mm
thickness
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