GI 755enAll abrasive belts, prior to use, should be stored ina controlled environment area. Relative humidityshould be 35 to 50 % and temperature should bebetween 60 to 80 ° F. Failure to do so could causepremature belt failure.Never use an abrasive belt with a nicked or cutedge, a crease or handling damage. If used thebelt could fail.Check with the abrasive belt supplier for informa-tion on speeds to be used with various types ofmaterial being ground. The operator must makecertain the spindle speed of the grinder does notexceed the maximum RPM recommendationsfor use with the abrasive cutting belt.Do not use grinding belts or other accessorieswhich are not specifically designed and recom-mended by the power tool manufacturer. Safeoperation is not ensured merely because agrinding belt or accessory fits your machine.Make sure the arasive belt fully covers the surfaceof the contact wheel. A partially uncovered con-tact wheel face will cause snagging and thethrowing of the work piece.Track by turning the belt by hand. Then, jog themotor to fine tune abrasive belt tracking. A sud-den full power start could cause the belt to trackoff the machine.Check the sound of the running abrasive belt. If aticking sound or bumping noise occurs, stop themachine and check for possible belt or machinedamage. Before grinding, the grinder shall bechecked for spindle runout, any signs of exessivevibration or wobble and worn or unbalancedcontact wheels.Press the emergency-off switch immediately indanger situations. The machine runs on for up to50 seconds.Clean the ventilation slots of the machine regu-larly. The motor fan draws dust into the housing.Excessive accumulation of metal dust can causeelectrical dangers.2. Symbols.Symbol Term, meaning Explanation➤ Action Action to be taken by the userGeneral mandatory sign Follow the instructions in the adjacent text!Read documentation Be absolutely sure to read the enclosed documen-tation such as the Instruction Manual and the Gen-eral Safety Instructions.Use eye-protection Use eye-protection during operation.(ANSI Z87.1, category 2)Wear ear protection Use ear protection during operation.(ANSI Z87.1, category 2)Use dust mask Use a dust mask during operation.(ANSI Z87.1, category 2)Use protective gloves Use protective gloves during operation.(ANSI Z87.1, category 2)It is forbidden to dispose ofthe product in the unsortedhousehold waste.Worn out power tools and other electrotechnicaland electrical products should be sorted sepa-rately for environment-friendly recycling.DANGER This sign warns of a directly imminent, dangeroussituation. A false reaction can cause a severe orfatal injury.DANGERGI 75 (US).book Seite 5 Dienstag, 4. November 2008 10:39 10