Manual Milwaukee 5243 Straight Grinder

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GENERAL POWER TOOL

SAFETY WARNINGS

WARNING

Read all safety warnings, instruc-

tions, illustrations and specifi ca-

tions provided with this power tool. Failure to

follow all instructions listed below may result in

electric shock, fi re and/or serious injury. Save all

warnings and instructions for future reference.

The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your

mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-oper-

ated (cordless) power tool.

WORK AREA SAFETY

• Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark

areas invite accidents.

• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo-

spheres, such as in the presence of fl ammable

liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks

which may ignite the dust or fumes.

• Keep children and bystanders away while operat-

ing a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose

control.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

• Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never

modify the plug in any way. Do not use any

adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power

tools. Unmodifi ed plugs and matching outlets will

reduce risk of electric shock.

• Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded

surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and

refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric

shock if your body is earthed or grounded.

• Do not expose power tools to rain or wet condi-

tions. Water entering a power tool will increase the

risk of electric shock.

• Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for

carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.

Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or

moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase

the risk of electric shock.

• When operating a power tool outdoors, use an

extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of

a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of

electric shock.

• If operating a power tool in a damp location is

unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit interrupter

(GFCI) protected supply. Use of an GFCI reduces

the risk of electric shock.

PERSONAL SAFETY

• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use

common sense when operating a power tool. Do

not use a power tool while you are tired or under

the infl uence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A

moment of inattention while operating power tools

may result in serious personal injury.

• Use personal protective equipment. Always wear

eye protection. Protective equipment such as a dust

mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat or hearing

protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce

personal injuries.

• Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch

is in the off-position before connecting to power

source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying

the tool. Carrying power tools with your fi nger on the

switch or energizing power tools that have the switch

on invites accidents.

• Remove any adjusting key or wrench before

turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left

attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result

in personal injury.

• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and bal-

ance at all times. This enables better control of the

power tool in unexpected situations.

• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or

jewelry. Keep your hair and clothing away from

moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair

can be caught in moving parts.

• If devices are provided for the connection of dust

extraction and collection facilities, ensure these

are connected and properly used. Use of dust

collection can reduce dust-related hazards.

• Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use

of tools allow you to become complacent and

ignore tool safety principles. A careless action

can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.

POWER TOOL USE AND CARE

• Do not force the power tool. Use the correct

power tool for your application. The correct power

tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for

which it was designed.

• Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn

it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled

with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

• Disconnect the plug from the power source and/

or remove the battery pack, if detachable, from

the power tool before making any adjustments,

changing accessories, or storing power tools.

Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of

starting the power tool accidentally.

• Store idle power tools out of the reach of children

and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the

power tool or these instructions to operate the

power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands

of untrained users.

• Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for

misalignment or binding of moving parts, break-

age of parts and any other condition that may

affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged,

have the power tool repaired before use. Many

accidents are caused by poorly maintained power

tools.

• Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly

maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are

less likely to bind and are easier to control.

• Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc.

in accordance with these instructions, taking into

account the working conditions and the work to

be performed. Use of the power tool for operations

different from those intended could result in a hazard-

ous situation.

• Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean

and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles

and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling

and control of the tool in unexpected situations.

SERVICE

• Have your power tool serviced by a qualifi ed

repair person using only identical replacement

parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power

tool is maintained.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR

STRAIGHT GRINDER

Safety Warnings Common for Grinding Operations:

• This power tool is intended to function as a

grinder. Read all safety warnings, instructions,

illustrations and specifi cations provided with

this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions

listed below may result in electric shock, fi re and/or

serious injury.

• Operations such as sanding, wire brushing,

polishing 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 specifi cally

designed and recommended by the tool manufac-

turer. 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 fl y apart.

• The outside diameter and the thickness of your

accessory must be within the capacity rating of

your power tool. Incorrectly sized accessories can-

not be adequately guarded or controlled.

• Threaded mounting of accessories must match

the grinder spindle thread. For accessories

mounted by fl anges, the arbour hole of the ac-

cessory must fi t the locating diameter of the

fl ange. 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 undam-

aged 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 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 fl ying debris generated by various opera-

tions. The dust mask or respirator must be capable

of fi ltrating 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 fl y away

and cause injury beyond immediate area of operation.

• Hold the power tool by insulated gripping sur-

faces only, when performing an operation where

the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its

own cord. Contact with a "live" wire may also 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.

• Never lay the power tool down until the acces-

sory has come to a complete stop. The spinning

accessory may grab the surface and pull the power

tool out of your control.

• 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.

• 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.

• Do not operate the power tool near fl ammable

materials. Sparks could ignite these materials.

• Do not use accessories that require liquid cool-

ants. Using water or other liquid coolants may result

in electrocution or shock.

Kickback and Related Warnings

Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or snagged

rotating wheel, backing pad, brush or any other acces-

sory. Pinching or snagging causes rapid stalling of the

rotating accessory which in turn causes the uncon-

trolled power tool to be forced in the direction opposite

of the accessory’s rotation at the point of the binding.

For example, if an abrasive wheel is snagged or

pinched by the workpiece, the edge of the wheel that

is entering into the pinch point can dig into the surface

of the material causing the wheel to climb out or kick

out. The wheel may either jump toward or away from

the operator, depending on direction of the wheel’s

movement at the point of pinching. Abrasive wheels

may also break under these conditions.

Kickback is the result of power tool misuse and/or in-

correct operating procedures or conditions and can be

avoided by taking proper precautions as given below.

• Maintain a fi rm grip on the power tool and posi-

tion your body and arm to allow you to resist

kickback forces. Always use auxiliary handle, if

provided, for maximum control over kickback or

torque reaction during start-up. The operator can

control torque reactions or kickback forces, if proper

precautions are taken.

• Never place your hand near the rotating acces-

sory. Accessory may kickback over your hand.

• Do not position your body in the area where

power tool will move if kickback occurs. Kickback

will propel the tool in direction opposite to the wheel’s

movement at the point of snagging.

• Use special care when working corners, sharp

edges etc. Avoid bouncing and snagging the ac-

cessory. Corners, sharp edges or bouncing have a

tendency to snag the rotating accessory and cause

loss of control or kickback.

• Do not attach a saw chain woodcarving blade or

toothed saw blade. Such blades create frequent

kickback and loss of control.

Safety Warnings Specifi c for Grinding Operations:

• Use only wheel types that are recommended for

your power tool and the specifi c guard designed

for the selected wheel. Wheels for which the power

tool was not designed cannot be adequately guarded

and are unsafe.

• The grinding surface of centre depressed wheels

must be mounted below the plane of the guard lip.

An improperly mounted wheel that projects through

the plane of the guard lip cannot be adequately

protected.

• The guard must be securely attached to the power

tool and positioned for maximum safety, so the

least amount of wheel is exposed towards the

operator. The guard helps to protect the operator

from broken wheel fragments, accidental contact

with wheel and sparks that could ignite clothing.

• Wheels must be used only for recommended

applications. For example: do not grind with the

side of cut-off wheel. Abrasive cut-off wheels are

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