Bosch 1364 - 15 Amp Hand Held Abrasive Cutoff Machine Operating/Safety Instructions Manual page 3

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job better and safer at the rate for which it is
designed.
Do not use tool if switch does not turn it
"ON" or "OFF". Any tool that cannot be
controlled with the switch is dangerous and
must be repaired.
Disconnect the plug from the power source
before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing the tool. Such
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the tool accidentally.
Store idle tools out of reach of children and
other untrained persons. Tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools
sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools,
with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind
and are easier to control. Any alteration or
modification is a misuse and may result in a
dangerous condition.
Check for misalignment or binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts, and any
other condition that may affect the tools
operation. If damaged, have the tool
Abrasive Cut-Off Machine Safety Rules
Always use wheel guard, foot plate and
auxiliary handle with this abrasive cut off
machine. The guard must always be
securely attached to the tool and
positioned for maximum safety, so the
least amount of wheel is exposed on the
operators side of the tool. A guard protects
operator from broken wheel fragments. The
foot plate and auxiliary handle provide
additional guarding, stability and control in
cut off applications.
Always be certain that the wheel guard,
foot plate and auxiliary handle are
reassembled and securely fastened to the
machine when changing the point of
operation from fire forward to fire reverse
or after changing the wheels. A tool
missing an essential safety component is
dangerous to operate.
Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces
when performing an operation where the
abrasive wheels may contact hidden
wiring or its own cord. Contact with a "live"
wire will make exposed metal parts of the
tool "live" and shock the operator.
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serviced before using. Many accidents are
caused by poorly maintained tools. Develop a
periodic maintenance schedule for your tool.
Use only accessories that are recom-
mended by the manufacturer for your
model. Accessories that may be suitable for
one tool, may become hazardous when used
on another tool.
Service
Tool service must be performed only by
qualified repair personnel. Service or
maintenance performed by unqualified
personnel could result in a risk of injury. For
example: internal wires may be misplaced or
pinched, safety guard return springs may be
improperly mounted.
When servicing a tool, use only identical
replacement parts. Follow instructions in
the Maintenance section of this manual.
Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow
Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of
electric shock or injury. Certain cleaning
agents such as gasoline, carbon tetrachloride,
ammonia, etc. may damage plastic parts.
Wear proper apparel while using an
abrasive cut off machine. Face shield or at
least safety goggles, dust mask, leather
gloves and shop apron capable of stopping
small wheel or workpiece fragments.
This machine is not intended to be used
with Wet Diamond Wheels. Using water or
other liquid coolants with this machine may
result in electrocution or shock. Use of Dry
Diamond Wheels is acceptable.
Use only Type 1 abrasive cut off wheels
with the correct size arbor hole. Never
use damaged or incorrect wheel flanges
or round nut. Other types of wheels are not
intended to apply load on periphery and may
shatter. Wheels with arbor holes that do not
match the mounting hardware of the tool will
run eccentrically, vibrate excessively and will
cause loss of control.
Do not grind on the side of Type 1
abrasive cut off wheels. Side forces
applied to these wheels may cause them to
shatter.
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