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Harbor Freight Tools 7" Variable Speed Polisher/Sander 69474 User Manual

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Item 69474

Safety Warnings Common for Grinding, Sanding, Wire Brushing,

polishing, or abrasive Cutting-Off Operations

1.

this power tool is intended to function

as a sander and polisher. Read all

safety 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 serious injury.

2.

Operations such as grinding, wire brushing,

or cutting-off are not recommended to be

performed with this power tool. Operations

for which the power tool was not designed may

create a hazard and cause personal injury.

3.

Do not use accessories which are not

specifically designed and recommended

by the tool manufacturer. Just because the

accessory can be attached to your power tool,

it does not assure safe operation.

4.

the rated speed of the accessory must be at

least equal to the maximum speed marked on

the power tool. Accessories running faster than

their RATED SPEED can break and fly apart.

5.

the outside diameter and the thickness of your

accessory must be within the capacity rating

of your power tool. Incorrectly sized accessories

cannot be adequately guarded or controlled.

6.

the arbor size of wheels, flanges, backing

pads or any other accessory must properly

fit the spindle of the power tool. Accessories

with arbor holes that do not match the mounting

hardware of the power tool will run out of balance,

vibrate excessively and may cause loss of control.

7.

Do not use a damaged accessory.

Before each use inspect the accessory such

as abrasive wheels for chips and cracks,

backing pad for cracks, tear or excess wear,

wire brush for loose or cracked wires. if power

tool or accessory is dropped, inspect for

damage or install an undamaged accessory.

after inspecting and installing an accessory,

position yourself and bystanders away from

the plane of the rotating accessory and run

the power tool at maximum no-load speed

for one minute. Damaged accessories will

normally break apart during this test time.

8.

Wear personal protective equipment. Depending

on application, use face shield, safety goggles

or safety glasses. as appropriate, wear dust

mask, hearing protectors, gloves and workshop

apron capable of stopping small abrasive or

workpiece fragments. the eye protection must

be capable of stopping flying debris generated

by various operations. The eye protection must

be capable of stopping flying debris generated by

various operations. The dust mask or respirator

must be capable of filtering out particles generated

by your operation. Prolonged exposure to high

intensity noise may cause hearing loss.

9.

Keep bystanders a safe distance away from work

area. anyone entering the work area must wear

personal protective equipment. Fragments of

workpiece or of a broken accessory may fly away and

cause injury beyond immediate area of operation.

10.

hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces

only, when performing an operation where

the accessory may contact hidden wiring

or its own cord. An accessory contacting a

″live″ wire may make exposed metal parts of

the power tool ″live″ and shock the operator.

11.

position the cord clear of the spinning accessory.

If you lose control, the cord may be cut or

snagged and your hand or arm may be

pulled into the spinning accessory.

12.

never lay the power tool down until the

accessory has come to a complete stop.

The spinning accessory may grab the surface

and pull the power tool out of your control.

13.

Do not run the power tool while carrying

it at your side. Accidental contact with the

spinning accessory could snag your clothing,

pulling the accessory into your body.

14.

Regularly clean the power tool’s air vents.

The motor’s fan will draw the dust inside

the housing and excessive accumulation of

powdered metal may cause electrical hazards.

15.

Do not operate the power tool near flammable

materials. Sparks could ignite these materials.

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