ENGLISHEC-Declaration of ConformityMACHINERY DIRECTIVED28410, D28411, D28413, D28414, D28421, D28422,D28423, D28432C, D28750DEWALT declares that these products describedunder “technical data” are in compliance with:98/37/EC (until Dec. 28, 2009), 2006/42/EC(from Dec. 29, 2009), EN 60745-1, EN 60745-2-3.These products also comply with Directive2004/108/EC. For more information, please contactDEWALT at the following address or refer to theback of the manual.The undersigned is responsible for compilation of thetechnical file and makes this declaration on behalf ofDEWALT.Horst GrossmannVice President Engineering and ProductDevelopmentDEWALT, Richard-Klinger-Straße 11,D-65510, Idstein, Germany24.11.2009WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury,read the instruction manual.General Power Tool Safety WarningsWARNING! Read all safety warningsand all instructions. Failure to followthe warnings and instructions may resultin electric shock, fire and/or seriousinjury.SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONSFOR FUTURE REFERENCEThe term “power tool” in the warnings refers to yourmains-operated (corded) power tool or batteryoperated(cordless) power tool.1) WORK AREA SAFETYa) Keep work area clean and well lit.Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.b) Do not operate power tools in explosiveatmospheres, such as in the presence offlammable liquids, gases or dust. Powertools create sparks which may ignite the dustor fumes.c) Keep children and bystanders away whileoperating a power tool. Distractions cancause you to lose control.2) ELECTRICAL SAFETYa) Power tool plugs must match the outlet.Never modify the plug in any way. Donot use any adapter plugs with earthed(grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugsand matching outlets will reduce risk ofelectric shock.b) Avoid body contact with earthed orgrounded surfaces such as pipes,radiators, ranges and refrigerators. Thereis an increased risk of electric shock if yourbody is earthed or grounded.c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wetconditions. Water entering a power tool willincrease the risk of electric shock.d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use thecord for carrying, pulling or unpluggingthe power tool. Keep cord away fromheat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.Damaged or entangled cords increase therisk of electric shock.e) When operating a power tool outdoors,use an extension cord suitable for outdooruse. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor usereduces the risk of electric shock.f) If operating a power tool in a damplocation is unavoidable, use a residualcurrent device (RCD) protected supply.Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electricshock.3) PERSONAL SAFETYa) Stay alert, watch what you are doing anduse common sense when operating apower tool. Do not use a power tool whileyou are tired or under the influence ofdrugs, alcohol or medication. A moment ofinattention while operating power tools mayresult in serious personal injury.b) Use personal protective equipment.Always wear eye protection. Protectiveequipment such as dust mask, non-skidsafety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protectionused for appropriate conditions will reducepersonal injuries.c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensurethe switch is in the off position beforeconnecting to power source and/orbattery pack, picking up or carrying thetool. Carrying power tools with your fingeron the switch or energising power tools thathave the switch on invites accidents.6
ENGLISHd) Remove any adjusting key or wrenchbefore turning the power tool on. Awrench or a key left attached to a rotatingpart of the power tool may result in personalinjury.e) Do not overreach. Keep properfooting and balance at all times. Thisenables better control of the power tool inunexpected situations.f) Dress properly. Do not wear looseclothing or jewellery. Keep your hair,clothing and gloves away from movingparts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long haircan be caught in moving parts.g) If devices are provided for the connectionof dust extraction and collection facilities,ensure these are connected and properlyused. Use of dust collection can reducedust-related hazards.4) POWER TOOL USE AND CAREa) Do not force the power tool. Use thecorrect power tool for your application.The correct power tool will do the jobbetter and safer at the rate for which itwas designed.b) Do not use the power tool if the switchdoes not turn it on and off. Any powertool that cannot be controlled with the switchis dangerous and must be repaired.c) Disconnect the plug from the powersource and/or the battery pack fromthe power tool before making anyadjustments, changing accessories, orstoring power tools. Such preventive safetymeasures reduce the risk of starting thepower tool accidentally.d) Store idle power tools out of the reachof children and do not allow personsunfamiliar with the power tool or theseinstructions to operate the power tool.Power tools are dangerous in the hands ofuntrained users.e) Maintain power tools. Check formisalignment or binding of moving parts,breakage of parts and any other conditionthat may affect the power tool’s operation.If damaged, have the power tool repairedbefore use. Many accidents are caused bypoorly maintained power tools.f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.Properly maintained cutting tools with sharpcutting edges are less likely to bind and areeasier to control.g) Use the power tool, accessories andtool bits etc., in accordance with theseinstructions taking into account theworking conditions and the work tobe performed. Use of the power tool foroperations different from those intendedcould result in a hazardous situation.5) SERVICEa) Have your power tool serviced by aqualified repair person using only identicalreplacement parts. This will ensure that thesafety of the power tool is maintained.ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULESSafety Instructions for All Operationsa) This power tool is intended to functionas a grinder, sander, wire brush, polisheror cut-off tool. Read all safety warnings,instructions, illustrations and specificationsprovided with this power tool. Failure to followall instructions listed below may result in electricshock, fire and/or serious injury.b) Do not use accessories which are notspecifically designed and recommendedby the tool manufacturer. Just because theaccessory can be attached to your power tool,it does not assure safe operation.c) The rated speed of the accessory must be atleast equal to the maximum speed markedon the power tool. Accessories running fasterthan their rated speed can break and fly apart.d) The outside diameter and the thickness ofyour accessory must be within the capacityrating of your power tool. Incorrectly sizedaccessories cannon be adequately guarded orcontrolled.e) The arbour size of wheels, flanges, backingpads or any other accessory must properlyfit the spindle of the power tool. Accessorieswith arbour holes that do not match themounting hardware of the power tool will runout of balance, vibrate excessively and maycause loss of control.f) Do not use a damaged accessory. Beforeeach use inspect the accessory such asabrasive wheel for chips and cracks, backingpad for cracks, tear or excess wear, wirebrush for loose or cracked wires. If powertool or accessory is dropped, inspect fordamage or install an undamaged accessory.After inspecting and installing an accessory,position yourself and bystanders away fromthe plane of the rotating accessory and runthe power tool at maximum no-load speedfor one minute. Damaged accessories willnormally break apart during this test time.7