FAILURE TO OBSERVE THESE WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN INJURY.
THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAREFULLY AND
UNDERSTAND ALL INFORMATION BEFORE OPERATING
• Always operate, inspect and maintain this tool in accordance
with American National Standards Institute Safety Code of
Portable Air Tools (ANSI B186.1) and any other applicable
safety codes and regulations.
• For safety, top performance and maximum durability of
parts, operate this tool at 90 psig, 6.2 bar max air pressure
with 3/8" diameter air supply hose.
• Always wear impact-resistant eye and face protection when
operating or performing maintenance on this tool. Always
wear hearing protection when using this tool.
• High sound levels can cause permanent hearing loss. Use
hearing protection as recommended by your employer or
• Keep the tool in efficient operating condition.
• Operators and maintenance personnel must be physically
able to handle the bulk, weight and power of this tool.
• Air under pressure can cause severe injury. Never direct air
at yourself or others. Always turn off the air supply, drain
hose of air pressure and detach tool from air supply before
installing, removing or adjusting any accessory on this tool,
or before performing any maintenance on this tool. Failure
to do so could result in injury. Whip hoses can cause serious
injury. Always check for damaged, frayed or loose hoses and
fittings, and replace immediately. Do not use quick detach
couplings at tool. See instructions for correct set-up.
• Air powered tools can vibrate in use. Vibration, repetitive
motions or uncomfortable positions over extended periods
of time may be harmful to your hands and arms. Discontinue
use of tool if discomfort, tingling feeling or pain occurs. Seek
medical advice before resuming use.
• Place the tool on the work before starting the tool.
• Slipping, tripping and/or falling while operating air tools
can be a major cause of serious injury or death. Be aware
of excess hose left on the walking or work surface.
• Keep body working stance balanced and firm. Do not
• Keep body working stance balanced and firm. Do not
overreach when operating the tool.
• Anticipate and be alert for sudden changes in motion during
• Anticipate and be alert for sudden changes in motion during
start up and operation of any power tool.
• Do not carry tool by the hose. Protect the hose from sharp
• Do not carry tool by the hose. Protect the hose from sharp
• Tool shaft may continue to rotate briefly after throttle is
• Tool shaft may continue to rotate briefly after throttle is
released. Avoid direct contact with accessories during and
released. Avoid direct contact with accessories during and
after use. Gloves will reduce the risk of cuts or burns.
• Keep away from rotating end of tool. Do not wear jewelry
• Keep away from rotating end of tool. Do not wear jewelry
or loose clothing. Secure long hair. Scalping can occur if
or loose clothing. Secure long hair. Scalping can occur if
hair is not kept away from tool and accessories. Choking
hair is not kept away from tool and accessories. Choking
can occur if neckwear is not kept away from tool and
can occur if neckwear is not kept away from tool and
• Correct grinding wheel mounting is necessary to prevent
• Correct grinding wheel mounting is necessary to prevent
injury from broken wheels. Do not use chipped or cracked
injury from broken wheels. Do not use chipped or cracked
grinding wheels. Grinding wheels should be a free fit on the
grinding wheels. Grinding wheels should be a free fit on the
spindle to prevent stress at the hole. Use only wheel collars
spindle to prevent stress at the hole. Use only wheel collars
that come with the grinder for mounting the grinding wheel.
that come with the grinder for mounting the grinding wheel.
Flat washers or other adapters may over stress the wheel.
Flat washers or other adapters may over stress the wheel.
Always use heavy paper blotter discs between the wheel
Always use heavy paper blotter discs between the wheel
collars and the grinding wheel. Tighten the wheel on the
collars and the grinding wheel. Tighten the wheel on the
spindle to prevent spin off when the air grinder is turned
spindle to prevent spin off when the air grinder is turned
• Do not lubricate tools with flammable or volatile liquids
• Do not lubricate tools with flammable or volatile liquids
such as kerosene, diesel or jet fuel.
• Do not force tool beyond its rated capacity.
• Do not remove any labels. Replace any damaged labels.
• Do not remove any labels. Replace any damaged labels.
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