For Your Protection Safety Guide &   Wheel Warning Message Norton provides information pertaining to the safe use of all   products . Please take the time to read it carefully . Safety Gloves Grinding applications are conducted in harsh environments .   The use of safety gloves is recommended . Speeds Check machine speed against safe maximum operating speed marked on the grinding wheel . Do not overspeed the wheel . Flanges When mounting grinding wheels, use only flanges of equal   diameter . For exceptions see ANSI B7 . 1 . Face Protection Always wear face protection when using abrasive products . Hearing Protection Use of these products may create elevated sound levels . Hearing protection must be worn where required . Wheel Guard Always use the wheel guard as supplied by the machine   manufacturer . Respiratory Protection Always use dust controls and protective measures appropriate to the material being ground . WARNING! This warning icon appears on our products and packaging . It is intended to draw your attention to the specific safety warning practices outlined after it . Depressed Center,   Cut - Off Wheels &   Snagging Wheels Do’s • Check all wheels for cracks or damage   before use • Check machine speed against established safe operating speed marked on the wheel • Always use the guard furnished with machine • Run wheel in a protected area for one minute before grinding Don’ts • Don’t use wheels that have been dropped or otherwise damaged • Don’t use heavy side pressure on any thin Type 01 straight cut - off wheel or Type 27 thin depressed center wheel • Never use a grinding wheel with a rated speed less than that of the grinder A Deadly Equation Pistol Grip Air Sander + Grinding Wheel = Certain Injury! • Never use a high speed air sander as a   portable grinder • Use only sanding discs specifically designed for sanders • Because the speed of these sanders far   exceeds the maximum rated speeds for   grinding wheels, a potentially lethal wheel breakage may occur Bench & Pedestal Wheels Do’s • Check all wheels for cracks or damage before use • Always use a safety guard and ensure work rest is properly adjusted • Always handle and store wheels in a careful manner • Check mounting flanges for equal and correct diameter and use blotters when supplied • Check machine speed against established safe operating speed marked on wheel Don’ts • Don’t use a cracked wheel or one that has been dropped or damaged • Don’t exceed recommended operating speeds • Don’t tighten the mounting nut excessively • Don’t jam work into the wheel It is the user’s responsibility to refer to and comply with ANSI B7 . 1 Pistol Grip Air Sander 71