SafetyGRINDER SAFETY GUIDELINESBefore use, anyone operating this equipment must read and understand these safety instructions.6WARNING: GRINDING/CUTTING/DRILLING OF MASONRY, CONCRETE, METAL AND OTHER MATERIALS CAN GENERATE DUST,MISTS AND FUMES CONTAINING CHEMICALS KNOWN TO CAUSE SERIOUS FATAL INJURY OR ILLNESS, SUCH AS RESPIRATORYDISEASE, CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM. IF YOU ARE UNFAMILIAR WITH THE RISKS ASSOCIATEDWITH THE PARTICULAR MATERIAL BEING CUT, REVIEW THE MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET AND/OR CONSULT YOU EMPLOYER,THE MATERIAL MANUFACTURER/SUPPLIER, GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES SUCH AS OSHA AND NIOSH AND OTHERAUTHORITIES ON HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. CALIFORNIA AND SOME OTHER AUTHORITIES, FOR INSTANCE, HAVEPUBLISHED LISTS OF SUBSTANCES KNOWN TO CAUSE CANCER, REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY, OR OTHER HARMFULEFFECTS. CONTROL DUST, MIST AND FUMES AT THE SOURCE WHERE POSSIBLE. IN THIS REGARD USE GOODWORK PRACTICES AND FOLLOW THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE MANUFACTURER/SUPPLIER, OSHA/NIOSH,AND OCCUPATIONAL AND TRADE ASSOCIATIONS. WHEN THE HAZARDS FROM INHALATION OF DUST, MISTS ANDFUMES CANNOT BE ELIMINATED, THE OPERATOR AND ANY BYSTANDERS SHOULD ALWAYS WEAR A RESPIRATORAPPROVED BY OSHA/MSHA FOR THE MATERIAL BEING CUT.GrindingBeware of hidden obtrusions.Watch out for hidden dangers and protrusions in flooring. Do notuse on largely uneven surfaces.Avoid contact with hot tooling and shroud.Do not touch the tooling or shroud without proper hand protection.Both become hot during operation and remain hot after stoppingthe machine.Use correct tooling and accessories.Provide barriers or shields as needed to protect others from debris.Use for correct applications.Do not force equipment to do heavier duty work than it was madefor.Do not block the machine’s air flow.Blocking ventilation slots or air flow will result in damage to themachine. Leave space for air to flow freely during operation.Use dead man cable during operation.Loss of control of the grinder could cause damage, injury, or death.Dust CollectionUse with appropriate dust collecting system.Do not operate machine designed for use with a dust collectorwithout the dust collector. Ensure dust collector is on and operatingproperly while grinding.Use with appropriate dust collection hose.Do not operate the machine without the hose securely attached tothe inlet of the dust collector and the outlet of the grinder. In orderto maintain system efficiency, do not use a damaged hose.Dispose of collected waste.Do not leave the dust collector bag full of waste. Handle anddispose of bag and waste in accordance with all applicable local,state, and federal regulations. Dispose of waste prior to transport.SafetyBattery (Propane Machines Only)Remove personal metal items when working with battery.A battery can produce a short circuit current sufficient enough toweld metal objects, causing severe burns. Be careful to not dropmetal tools on the battery, as a spark or short circuit could causean explosion.Never smoke or allow a spark or flame near the battery.WARNING: BE CAUTIOUS WHEN WORKING WITHBATTERY. IF ELECTROLYTIC ACID GETS IN THE EYES,IMMEDIATELY FLUSH OUT WITH COLD, FRESH WATERFOR AT LEAST 10 MINUTES AND GET MEDICAL HELP.Safety6Safety6