Harbor Freight Tools Chicago 46237 User Manual

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SKU 46237

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mum speed marked on the power

tool. Accessories running faster than

their RATED SPEED can break and

fly apart.
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.
The arbor size of wheels, flanges,

backing pads or any other acces-

sory 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 exces-

sively and may cause loss of control.
do not use a damaged accessory.

Before each use inspect the ac-

cessory 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.
Wear personal protective equip-

ment. depending on application,

use face shield, safety goggles

or safety glasses. As appropriate,

wear dust mask, hearing protec-

tors, gloves and workshop apron

capable of stopping small abra-

sive or work piece fragments. the

eye protection must be capable of

stopping flying debris generated

by various operations. The eye pro-

tection must be capable of stopping

flying debris generated by various

operations. The dust mask or respira-

tor must be capable of filtrating par-

ticles generated by your operation.

Prolonged exposure to high intensity

noise may cause hearing loss.
Keep bystanders a safe distance

away from work area. Anyone

entering the work area must wear

personal protective equipment.

Fragments of work piece or of a

broken accessory may fly away and

cause injury beyond immediate area

of operation.
Hold power tool by insulated grip-

10.

ping surfaces only, when perform-

ing an operation where the cutting

accessory may contact hidden

wiring or its own cord. Cutting ac-

cessory contacting a ″live″ wire may

make exposed metal parts of the

power tool ″live″ and shock the op-

erator.
position the cord clear of the spin-

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ning accessory. If you lose control,

the cord may be cut or snagged and

your hand or arm may be pulled into

the spinning accessory.
never lay the power tool down

12.

until the accessory has come to a

complete stop. The spinning acces-

sory may grab the surface and pull

the power tool out of your control.
do not run the power tool while

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carrying it at your side. Accidental

contact with the spinning accessory