Angle grinder safety warnings – Ryobi P4221 User Manual

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ANGLE GRINDER SAFETY WARNINGS

SAFETY WARNINGS SPECIFIC FOR SANDING
OPERATIONS

Do not use excessively oversized sanding disc

paper. Follow manufacturers recommendations,

when selecting sanding paper. Larger sanding paper

extending beyond the sanding pad presents a laceration

hazard and may cause snagging, tearing of the disc or

kickback.

SAFETY WARNINGS SPECIFIC FOR
POLISHING OPERATIONS

Do not allow any loose portion of the polishing bonnet

or its attachment strings to spin freely. Tuck away or

trim any loose attachment strings. Loose and spinning

attachment strings can entangle your fingers or snag on

the workpiece.

SAFETY WARNINGS SPECIFIC FOR WIRE
BRUSHING OPERATIONS

Be aware that wire bristles are thrown by the brush

even during ordinary operation. Do not overstress the

wires by applying excessive load to the brush. The wire

bristles can easily penetrate light clothing and/or skin.

If the use of a guard is recommended for wire

brushing, do not allow any interference of the wire

wheel or brush with the guard. Wire wheel or brush

may expand in diameter due to work load and centrifugal

forces.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES

Always use proper guard with grinding wheel. A guard

protects operator from broken wheel fragments.

Know your power tool. Read operator’s manual care-

fully. Learn its applications and limitations, as well

as the specific potential hazards related to this tool.

Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock,

fire, or serious injury.

Always wear eye protection with side shields marked

to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Following this rule will

reduce the risk of serious personal injury.

Protect your lungs. Wear a face or dust mask if the

operation is dusty. Following this rule will reduce the risk

of serious personal injury.

Protect your hearing. Wear hearing protection during

extended periods of operation. Following this rule will

reduce the risk of serious personal injury.

Check damaged parts. Before further use of the

tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should

be carefully checked to determine that it will operate

properly and perform its intended function. Check for

alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts,

breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions

that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that

is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced

by an authorized service center. Following this rule will

reduce the risk of shock, fire, or serious injury.

Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before

using this tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk of

serious personal injury.

Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and

use them to instruct others who may use this product. If

you loan someone this product, loan them these instruc-

tions also.

WARNING

This product and some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities may
contain chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive
harm.

Wash hands after handling.

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.

Your risk from exposure to these chemicals varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your
exposure, work in a well-ventilated area and with approved safety equipment, such as dust masks that are specially
designed to filter out microscopic particles.

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