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Kickback and Related Warnings:
Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or snagged 
rotating wheel, backing pad, brush or any other accessory. 
Pinching or snagging causes rapid stalling of the rotating 
accessory which in turn causes the uncontrolled power tool 
to be forced in the direction opposite of the accessory’s 
rotation at the point of thebinding.
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 theseconditions.
Kickback is the result of power tool misuse and/or incorrect 
operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by 
taking proper precautions as givenbelow.
a ) Maintain a firm grip with both hands on the 
power tool and position your body and arms 
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 aretaken.
b ) Never place your hand near the rotating 
accessory. Accessory may kickback over yourhand.
m ) Never lay the power tool down until the accessory 
has come to a complete stop. The spinning 
accessory may grab the surface and pull the power tool 
out of yourcontrol.
n ) 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 
yourbody.
o ) 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 
electricalhazards.
p ) Do not operate the power tool near flammable 
materials. Sparks could ignite thesematerials.
q ) Do not use accessories that require liquid 
coolants. Using water or other liquid coolants may 
result in electrocution orshock.
r ) When starting the tool with a new or replacement 
wheel, or a new or replacement wire brush 
installed, hold the tool in a well protected area 
and let it run for one minute. If the wheel has 
an undetected crack or flaw, it should burst in 
less than one minute. If the wire brush has loose 
wires, they will be detected. Never start the tool 
with a person in line with the wheel. This includes 
theoperator.
s ) Use of accessories not specified in this manual 
is not recommended and may be hazardous. 
Use of power boosters that would cause the tool 
to be driven at speeds greater than its rated speed 
constitutesmisuse.
Just because the accessory can be attached to your 
power tool, it does not assure safeoperation.
e ) 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 flyapart.
f ) The outside diameter and the thickness of your 
accessory must be within the capacity rating of 
your power tool. Incorrectly sized accessories cannot 
be adequately guarded orcontrolled.
g ) Threaded mounting of accessories must match 
the grinder spindle thread. For accessories 
mounted by flanges, the arbor hole of the 
accessory must fit the locating diameter of the 
flange. Accessories that do not match the mounting 
hardware of the power tool will run out of balance, 
vibrate excessively and may cause loss ofcontrol.
h ) The dimensions of the accessory mounting must 
fit the dimensions of the mounting hardware of 
the power tool. Accessories that do not match the 
mounting hardware of the power tool will run out 
of balance, vibrate excessively and may cause loss 
ofcontrol.
i ) 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 undamaged 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 testtime.
j ) 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 flying debris generated by 
various applications. The dust mask or respirator must 
be capable of filtrating particles generated by the 
particular application. Prolonged exposure to high 
intensity noise may cause hearingloss.
k ) 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 fly away and 
cause injury beyond immediate area ofoperation.
l ) Hold the power tool by insulated gripping 
surfaces only, when performing an operation 
where the cutting accessory may contact hidden 
wiring. Cutting accessory contacting a "live" wire may 
make exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" and 
could give the operator an electricshock.