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Model T10828 (Mfd. since 12/14) -3-
No list of safety guidelines can be
complete. Every shop environment
is different. Always consider safety
first, as it applies to your individual
working conditions. Use this and
other machinery with caution and
respect. Failure to do so could result
in serious personal injury, damage to
equipment or poor work results.
Additional Safety Instructions for
Rotary Tool Grinders
ELECTROCUTION HAZARDS. DO NOT
operate this tool in wet or damp condi-
tions. Remove all liquids from the work
area before beginning operation. Make
sure your hands are clean and dry.
WORKPIECE CONTACT. Jamming the
spinning tool against the workpiece could
cause the workpiece or tool to shatter
and send debris in all directions. Firmly
grasp the rotary tool and ease it into the
workpiece.
TOOL CAPACITIES. To avoid damage
to the tool or workpiece that may cause
operator injury, ALWAYS operate this tool
within the capacities stated on Page 4.
ACCIDENTAL STARTUP. To avoid unex-
pected startup that may cause injuries,
ALWAYS make sure the rotary speed dial
is turned OFF before connecting the tool
to power.
CLAMP THE WORKPIECE. If the spin-
ning tool slips from the workpiece while
you are holding it, you could suffer pierc-
ing or abrasion injuries. DO NOT hold the
workpiece with one hand and operate the
tool with the other. Secure the workpiece
in a vise or work-holding device before
starting the rotary tool.
EXPLOSION HAZARDS. Sparks from
the grinding operation can easily ignite
flammable gasses, fluids, or materials.
ALWAYS make sure that these substanc-
es are completely removed from the work
area before beginning operation.
ENTANGLEMENT HAZARDS. Loose
clothing or jewelry can become entan-
gled with the spinning tool, pulling hands
and fingers into the bit. To avoid this risk,
remove jewelry, secure loose clothing,
button long sleeves, and tie back long
hair.