Operator's Manual

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• When battery pack is not in use, keep it away
from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins,
keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects,
that can make a connection from one terminal
to another. Shorting the battery terminals together
may cause burns or a fi re.
• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected
from the battery; avoid contact. If contact ac-
cidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid
contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help.
Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation
or burns.
• Do not use a battery pack or tool that is dam-
aged or modifi ed. Damaged or modifi ed batteries
may exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in fi re,
explosion or risk of injury.
• Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fi re or
excessive temperature. Exposure to fi re or tem-
perature above 130°C (265°F) may cause explosion.
• Follow all charging instructions and do not charge
the battery pack or tool outside the temperature
range specifi ed in the instructions. Charging
improperly or at temperatures outside the specifi ed
range may damage the battery and increase the risk
of fi re.
SERVICE
• Have your power tool serviced by a qualifi ed
repair person using only identical
replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power
tool is maintained.
• Never service damaged battery packs. Service
of battery packs should only be performed by the
manufacturer or authorised service providers.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR
CUT OFF TOOLS
Cut-off tool Safety Warnings
• The guard provided with the tool must be secure-
ly attached to the power tool and positioned for
maximum safety, so the least amount of wheel is
exposed towards the operator. Position yourself
and bystanders away from the plane of the rotat-
ing wheel. The guard helps to protect operator from
broken wheel fragments and accidental contact with
wheel.
• Use only bonded reinforced or diamond cut-off
wheels for your power tool. Just because an ac-
cessory can be attached to your power tool, it does
not assure safe operation.
• 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 fl y apart.
• Wheels must be used only for recommended
applications. For example: do not grind with the
side of cut-off wheel. Abrasive cut-off wheels are
intended for peripheral grinding, side forces applied
to these wheels may cause them to shatter.
• Always use undamaged wheel fl anges that are of
correct diameter for your selected wheel. Proper
wheel fl anges support the wheel thus reducing the
possibility of wheel breakage.
• Do not use worn down
reinforced wheels from
larger power tools. Wheels intended for a larger
power tool are not suitable for the higher speed of
a smaller tool and may burst.
• The outside diameter and the thickness of your
accessory must be within the capacity rating
of your power tool. Incorrectly sized accessories
cannot be adequately guarded or controlled.
• The arbour size of wheels and fl anges must
properly fi t the spindle of the power tool. Wheels
and fl anges with arbour holes that do not match the
mounting hardware of the power tool will run out of
balance, vibrate excessively and may cause loss of
control.
• Do not use damaged wheels. Before each use,
inspect the wheels for chips and cracks. If power
tool or wheel is dropped, inspect for damage or
install an undamaged wheel. After inspecting
and installing the wheel, position yourself and
bystanders away from the plane of the rotating
wheel and run the power tool at maximum no
load speed for one minute. Damaged wheels will
normally break apart during this test time.
• Wear personal protective equipment. Depending
on application, use face shield, safety goggles or
safety glasses. As appropriate, wear dust mask,
hearing protectors, gloves and shop apron ca-
pable of stopping small abrasive
or workpiece
fragments. The eye protection must be capable of
stopping fl ying debris generated by various opera-
tions. The dust mask or respirator must be capable
of fi ltrating particles generated by your operation.
Prolonged exposure to high intensity noise may
cause hearing loss.
• Keep bystanders a safe distance away from
work area. Anyone entering the work area must
wear personal protective equipment. Fragments
of workpiece or of a broken wheel may fl y away and
cause injury beyond immediate area of operation.
• Hold the power tool by insulated gripping sur-
faces only, when performing an operation where
the cutting accessory may contact hidden wir-
ing or its own cord. Cutting accessory contacting
a "live" wire may make exposed metal parts of the
power tool "live" and could give the operator an
electric shock.
• Position the cord clear of the spinning acces-
sory. If you lose control, the cord may be cut or
snagged and your hand or arm may be pulled into
the spinning wheel.
• Never lay the power tool down until the acces-
sory has come to a complete stop. The spinning
wheel may grab the surface and pull the power tool
out of your control.
• Do not run the power tool while carrying it at
your side. Accidental contact with the spinning
accessory
could snag your clothing, pulling the ac-
cessory into your body.
• Regularly clean the power tool’s air vents. The
motor’s fan can draw the dust inside the housing
and excessive accumulation of powdered metal
may cause electrical hazards.
• Do not operate the power tool near fl ammable
materials. Do not operate the power tool while
placed on a combustible surface such as wood.
Sparks could ignite these materials.
• Do not use accessories that require liquid cool-
ants. Using water or other liquid coolants may result
in electrocution or shock.