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or damage to people or property are concerned. Improper
use causes accidents and damage.
i) Never use with bare or wet feet/hands. Use in these con-
ditions may cause electrocution.
l) Processing of harmful materials must be performed in
compliance with the laws in force. Some types of dusts
and materials such as metals, wood, paints, etc. are very
harmful to health. Protect your and other people’s health
using suitable protections and devices.
m)Do not approach the cooling air ejection slots. The air
generated may contain machining residuals and small parts
that are harmful for your respiratory tracts and eyes.
n) Do not cover or insert things in the cooling slots. Unsuitable
ventilation of the power tool may start a fire. Accessing the
internal parts may damage the tool and cause electrocution.
o) Do not use the power tool if the guards (screens, panels,
doors, etc.) are open, damaged or missing. Correctly
installed guards protect your health and allow safe use.
4) Use and maintenance of power tools
a) Do not force the power tool. Use a suitable tool for the
operation to be carried out. An appropriate power tool can
perform the work with higher efficiency and safety without
having to exceed the parameters intended for its use.
b) Do not use the power tool if the on/off switch is not acti-
vated properly. Any power tool that cannot be controlled by
its switch is dangerous and must be repaired before use.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power supply and/or from
the power tool battery unit before any adjustment, replace
the accessories or store the power tools. These preventive
safety measures reduce the risk of accidental start of the
power tool.
d) Store unused power tools out of reach of children and
do not allow them to be used by any unskilled people or
who are not aware of these instructions. Power tools are
dangerous if used by unskilled people.
e) Carry out the required maintenance on power tools. Check
any possible misalignment or locking of the moving parts,
any breakage of the parts and any other condition that may
affect the operation of power tools. If there is any damage,
the power tool must be fixed before use. Numerous acci-
dents are caused by improper maintenance of power tools.
f) Keep the cutting elements, where fitted, clean and shar-
pened. Cutting elements in good conditions and with sharp
edges are less likely to lock and can be controlled more easily.
g) Use the power tool, accessories and abrasive parts, etc.
according to these instructions, considering the work
conditions and the operation to be performed.
The use of the power tool for operations other than those for
which it is intended may cause dangerous situations.
h) Keep a safe distance from moving parts. Touching moving
parts causes serious injuries.
i) Do not modify the power tool. Taking off, replacing or adding
components not included in the instructions is prohibited and
causes the warranty to become null and void.
I) Do not leave the power tool running unattended. Turn it off
before leaving it unattended in order to prevent any accidents.
m)The power tool must never come into contact with water
or other liquids. Use in these conditions may cause elec-
trocution.
5) Use and precautions for use of battery-operated tools
a) Recharge only with the battery charger indicated by the
manufacturer. An inappropriate battery charger can cause a fire
hazard when used with other battery units.
b) Use electrical tools only with specifically designated
battery units. The use of any other battery unit can cause a
risk of injury or fire hazard.
c) When the battery unit is not in use, keep away from other
metal objects such as, paper clips, coins, keys, screws or other
small metal objects which could create a connection between
the two terminals. Short-circuiting the battery terminals can
cause burns or fires.
d) If it is in poor condition, the battery liquid may leak. In
such case, avoid any contact. In case of accidental contact,
rinse immediately with water. If case of contact with eyes,
immediately contact a doctor. The liquid leaking out of the
battery can cause irritations or burns.
e) Keep the equipment and the batteries far from heat sources
and fire. Do not expose them to temperatures over 50°C. High
temperatures can cause the batteries to explode.
6) Support
a) Have the maintenance operations carried out on power
tools by qualified technical personnel only using original
spare parts. This will allow the safety of the power tool to
be maintained.
b) Do not attempt to repair the power tool or to access
internal parts. Interventions by unqualified personnel and
unauthorised by the manufacturer could create serious risks
and will cause the warranty to be null and void.
c) Request only original spare parts. The use of non-original
spare parts may compromise the safety of the power tool.
SAFETY WARNINGS FOR ALL OPERATIONS
Safety warnings apply equally to grinding, sanding, wire
brushing and polishing, abrasive cutting:
a) This power tool is intended to function as a sander, grinder,
metallic brush, polishing and cutting machine. Read all sa-
fety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications
provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions
listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or a serious
accident.
b) Do not use attachments which are not specifically made or
recommended by the tool manufacturer. The mere fact that
a part may be attached to the power tool does not guarantee
safe operation.
c) The rated speed of the part must be at least equal to the
maximum speed indicated on the power tool. The parts, if
made to run at a speed higher than specified, may break and
be thrown into the air.
d) The outside/inside diameter and thickness of your part
must be adapted to the characteristics of the capacity of
your power tool. Parts which are not the correct size cannot
be adequately protected or controlled.
e) The shape of the grinders, flanges, pillows or support of
any other part must properly fit the spindle of the power
tool. Parts with shaft holes that do not match the mounting
hardware on the power tool will not remain in balance, will
vibrate excessively and may cause loss of control.
f) Do not use a damaged part. Before each use, examine
the parts, such as the abrasive grinders to check for any
traces of chips or cracks, the support cushions to check
for any cracks, lacerations or excessive wear, and the
metal brushes to uncover any loose or broken wires. If the
power tool or part has been dropped, examine for signs of
damage or install an undamaged part. After checking and
installing a part, distance yourself and any others present
from the scope of the rotating part and run the power tool
at maximum no-load speed for one minute. The damaged
parts will normally break during this trial.
g) Always wear personal protective equipment. Depending on
the application, use a face shield, mask or goggles. De-
pending on the task, wear a dust mask, hearing protectors,
gloves and an apron to guard against abrasive fragments