Silverline 800W Angle Grinder 115mm - Manual (Page 6)

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Personal Safety
a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense
when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you
are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in
serious personal injury
b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection.
Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard
hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce
personal injuries
c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the
off-position before connecting to power source and/or battery
pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your
finger on the switch or energising power tools that have the switch on
invites accidents
d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power
tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power
tool may result in personal injury
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations
f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your
hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes,
jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts
g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction
and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly
used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards
Power Tool Use & 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
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
This device is not intended for use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities or lacking
experience and/or knowledge, unless they are supervised by a person
responsible for their safety or are instructed by these persons on the
use of the device. Children should be supervised, to ensure that they do
not play with the device.
115mm Angle Grinder
Grinding Tool Safety
• Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment. When using a
grinder, adequate eye protection, ear defenders and breathing protection
must be worn
• When operating the grinder, it is a legal requirement that the correct type
of guard is installed for each application to prevent injury. For example,
a cutting guard must be installed when using a cutting or diamond disc,
and a grinding guard must be used with grinding discs
• Reset the guard if the work angle or the position of the person operating
the machine changes. Seek professional guidance if you are unsure
how to operate the guards or any other safety features of the machine
correctly
• DO NOT operate a grinder without the appropriate guards in place
• Grinding tool accessories must be mounted, used and stored in
compliance with the manufacturer’s recommendations
• Use plain or centre-recessed cutting or grinding discs in sizes stated
in this instruction manual. Attempting to use any other accessory or
attachment is extremely dangerous and could lead to serious injury
• Use the correct type of cutting or grinding disc for the task and material
being worked on. Check the label on the disc or accessory to find out if it
is appropriate to use on the workpiece.
• The maximum speed of the cutting/grinding disc or other accessory must
always be higher than the maximum speed of the machine on which
they are mounted
• Do not use any form of spacers or adapters in an attempt to make an
incorrectly sized disc fit your machine
• Ensure that the cutting/grinding disc or accessory is fitted correctly and
securely before use. Run the machine with the disc or accessory fitted,
but without load, for a reasonable time before attempting to cut/grind. If
excessive vibration occurs, stop the machine, investigate and correct the
cause before use. Seek professional guidance if you are in doubt about
how to operate the machine safely.
• All discs and accessories must be checked before installation. If a disc
is damaged in any way, such as by being chipped, fractured, warped or
misshapen, DO NOT USE AND DISCARD. If you are unsure about whether
a disc is safe to operate, DO NOT USE AND DISCARD
• Always ensure that accessories are suitable to use. Check the expiry date
on the label. Resin-based and other grinding and cutting discs CANNOT
SAFELY BE USED beyond their expiry date
• Do not allow discs to become wet or contaminated with oil. If you suspect
that a disc has degraded in storage, or if you are unsure about whether
its expiry date has passed, DO NOT USE AND DISCARD
• Do not attempt to cut or grind magnesium or any alloy that has high
magnesium content
• Do not attempt to make cuts that exceed the maximum cutting depth
of the disc
• Hold the machine appropriately to ensure that debris produced does not
land on skin or clothing
• Do not operate the spindle lock while the grinder is running
• Discs will continue to rotate for some time after the machine has
been switched off. Allow the moving parts to stop completely without
interference. Do not try to stop the machine by holding an object against
the disc. NEVER place the grinder down until the disc has completely
stopped moving
• A grinding disc will gradually wear down during use, reducing its size. If
a disc becomes too small to work with easily, stop using it and replace
it with a new disc
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