Do not use vacuum or other dust collection
system when cutting metal. Sparks from metal
cutting can cause fire in the collector.
Some dust created by pow-
er sanding, sawing, grind-
ing, drilling, and other construction activities
contains chemicals known to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Some examples of these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints,
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement
and other masonry products, and
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically-
treated lumber.
Use this grinder only as in-
tended. Unintended use may
result in personal injury and property damage.
This grinder is intended for use on metal, con-
crete, or masonry materials, for removal of sur-
face imperfections such as welds, burrs, rust,
or paint, as well as for concrete surface prepa-
ration.
Using proper optional attachments, such as
Type A (1A/41) Cutting Guard this grinder may
be used for cutting small metal pipe or rod.
Also, when Type F (1A/41) Cutting Guard with
Foot Plate, and provisions for dust extraction
is used, together with Diamond Wheel, cutting
masonry and concrete is possible.
Additional Safety Warnings
Intended Use
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Your risk from these exposures varies, depend-
ing on how often you do this type of work. To
reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work
in a well ventilated area, and work with ap-
proved safety equipment, such as those dust
masks that are specially designed to filter out
microscopic particles.
Specially designed Type E Dust Extraction At-
tachment is available, and must be used, when
diamond cup wheels will be mounted on this
grinder for concrete surfacing operations.
Do not use this grinder for cutting, grinding, or
carving wood or plastic materials.