Remember that safety messages by themselves do not eliminate danger and are not a substitute for proper accident prevention measures. Adanger Awarning Acaution NOTICE Indicates an imminent hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, MAY result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices. This symbol is used to alert the user to useful information about proper operation of the equipment. Awarning Safety Instructions for Pneumatic Tools KEEP ALL SAFETY DEVICES IN PLACE and in working order. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before operation. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All children and visitors should be kept at a safe distance from work area. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF. Make sure to lock your shop and shut-OFF the power and air supply. DO NOT FORCE TOOL. it will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Do not force tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed. DO NOT USE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL, OR WHEN TIRED. USE CORRECT AIR PRESSURE. Exceeding the maximum PSi rating of this tool may cause seal damage, unpredictable operation, or line burst. -2- Model T23091 W Air Die Grinder Awarning USE PROPER AIR HOSE for the tool. Make sure your air hose is in good condition and is long enough to reach your work without stretching. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical. it is safer than using your hand and frees both hands to operate tool. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Cracked grinding stones may break and fly apart during operation. inspect grinding bits for cracks before each use and replace cracked wheels immediately! PREVENT ACCIDENTAL OPERATION. Do not carry tool with hand on trigger and always disconnect from air when not in use. ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Cutting into workpieces with hidden wiring can result in shock or electrocution. Check for hidden wiring before making any cuts. BE AWARE OF HOSE LOCATION. Hoses can easily become a tripping hazard when laid across the floor in a disorganized fashion. SPEED RATING. Grinding bits and cutoff wheels operated at a faster speed than rated, may break or fly apart. Before installing, make sure the maximum allowable speed for the grinding stone or cut-off wheel is equal or higher than the speed of the tool. AIR LINE CONNECTION INSPECTION. An air line that becomes disconnected from a tool can whip violently, causing severe injury. Verify that air line is properly connected and the fittings are tight and leak free. Leaking fittings can indicate the fitting is cracked and is about to fail. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry that may get caught in moving parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended. Wear a protective hair covering to contain long hair. USE SAFETY GOGGLES. Also use a face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses. Awarning Additional Safety Instructions for Pneumatic Die Grinders CHANGING BITS. When swapping grinding bits, disconnect the grinder from air to prevent an accidental start-up injury. TOOL STABILITY. To establish the best control possible when grinding, hold the grinder with two hands, and stabilize your hands and body against a fixed object. Free-grinding (using one hand and no support) can allow the tooling to grab the workpiece and cause you to lose your grip on the grinder, leading to severe injury. Acaution No list of safety guidelines can be complete. Every shop environment is different. Always consider safety first, as it applies to your individual working conditions. Use this and other tools with caution and respect. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury, damage to equipment or poor work results. Model T23091 W Air Die Grinder -3- SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION Foreword Contact Info We are proud to offer this manual with your new T23091! We've made every effort to be exact with the instructions, specifications, drawings, and photographs of the T23091 we used when writing this manual. However, sometimes we still make an occasional mistake. Also, owing to our policy of continuous improvement, your T23091 may not exactly match the manual. if you find this to be the case, and the difference between the manual and T23091 leaves you in doubt, check our website for the latest manual update or call technical support for help. For your convenience, we post all available manuals and manual updates for free on our website at Any u...