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27. Never leave grinder running unattended. Turn
power off and do not leave machine until wheel
comes to a complete stop.
28. Remove loose items and unnecessary work
pieces from the area before starting the grinder.
29. Don’t use in dangerous environment. Don’t use
power tools in damp or wet location, or expose
them to rain. Don’t use this grinder in a
flammable environment. Keep work area well
lighted.
30. Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas and
benches invite accidents.
31. Use the right tool. Don't force tool or attachment
to do a job for which it was not designed.
32. Use proper extension cord. Make sure your
extension cord is in good condition. When using
an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy
enough to carry the current your product will
draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in
line voltage resulting in loss of power and
overheating. Table 1 (see sect. 6.2) shows the
correct size to use depending on cord length
and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use
the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage
number, the heavier the cord.
33. Maintain tools with care. Keep tools sharp and
clean for best and safest performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing
accessories.
34. Direction of feed: Feed work into a blade or
cutter against the direction of rotation of the
blade or cutter only.
35. Do not overtighten wheel nut.
36. Frequently clean grinding dust from beneath
grinder.
37. Use grinding wheel suitable for speed of
grinder.
38. Inspect abrasive wheels for cracks or other
forms of damage. Perform a “ring test” to check
wheel integrity. Do not use a faulty or damaged
wheel.
39. Verify that maximum RPM of abrasive wheels is
compatible with speed of grinder. Do not
remove the blotter (label) from either side of a
grinding wheel.
40. Allow abrasive wheel to reach full RPM before
starting the grinding operation.
41. Do not crowd the work so that the wheel slows.
42. Tool rests should be adjusted to approximately
1/16” from wheel surface.
43. Do not grind on the side of a wheel; do all work
on the grinding face or edge near the tool rest.
44. Do not grind aluminum or magnesium, as these
may pose a fire hazard.
45. Use only the flanges that are furnished with the
grinder.
46. Do not start the grinder while a workpiece is
contacting the grinding wheel or the sanding
belt.
Familiarize yourself with the following safety notices used in this manual:
This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in minor injury and/or
possible machine damage.
This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in serious, or possibly even
fatal, injury.
WARNING: This product can expose you to
chemicals including lead which is known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. For more
information go to http://www.p65warnings.ca.
gov.
WARNING: Some dust, fumes and gases
created by power sanding, sawing, grinding,
drilling, welding and other construction activities
contain chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Some examples of
these chemicals are:
lead from lead based paint
crystalline silica from bricks, cement and
other masonry products
arsenic and chromium from chemically
treated lumber
Your risk of exposure varies, depending 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 approved safety
equipment, such as dust masks that are
specifically designed to filter out microscopic
particles. For more information go to
http://www.p65warnings.ca. gov/ and http://www
.p65warnings.ca.gov/wood.