BUFFER POLISHER SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING! Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, because the pad may contact
its own cord. Cutting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could
give the operator an electric shock.
This power tool is intended to function as a 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.
Operations such as grinding, sanding, 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.
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.
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.
The outside diameter and the thickness of your accessory must be within the capacity rating
of your power tool. Incorrectly seized accessories cannot be adequately guarded or controlled.
Threaded mounting of accessories must match the grinder spindle thread. For accessories
mounted by flanges, the arbour hole of the accessory must fit the locating diameter of the flange.
Accessories that do not match the mounting hardware of the power tool will run out of balance, vibrate
excessively and may cause loss of control.
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.
Do not allow any loose portion of the polishing bonnet or its attachment strings to spin freely.
Tuck away or trim any loose attachment strings. Loose and spinning attachment strings can
entangle your fingers or snag on the workpiece.
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 dust mask or
respirator must be capable of filtrating particles 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 workpiece or of a broken accessory may fly
away and cause injury beyond immediate area of operation.
Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, when performing and operation where
the cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Cutting accessory contacting a
“live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give the operator an
electric shock.
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.
