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attached to our power tool, it does not assure safe
operation.
4. 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 fl apart.
5. The outside diameter and the thickness of your
accessory must be within the capacity rating of
your power tool. Incorrectl sized accessories
cannot be adequatel guarded or controlled.
6. Threaded mounting of accessories must match
the grinder spindle thread. For accessories
mounted by flanges, the arbour 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 excessivel and ma cause loss of control.
7. o 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 normall break
apart during this test time.
8. Wear personal protective equipment. epending
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 e e protection must be capable of
stopping fl ing debris generated b various
operations. The dust mask or respirator must be
capable of filtrating particles generated b our
operation. Prolonged exposure to high intensit noise
ma cause hearing loss.
9. 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 accessor ma fl awa and
cause injur be ond immediate area of operation.
10. Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces
only, when performing an operation where the
cutting tool may contact hidden wiring. Contact
with a “live” wire will also make exposed metal parts of
the power tool “live” and could give the operator an
electric shock.
11. Never lay the power tool down until the accessory
has come to a complete stop. The spinning
accessor ma grab the surface and pull the power
tool out of our control.
12. o not run the power tool while carrying it at your
side. Accidental contact with the spinning accessor
could snag our clothing, pulling the accessor into
our bod .
13. 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 ma
cause electrical hazards.
14. o not operate the power tool near flammable
materials. Sparks could ignite these materials.
15. o not use accessories that require liquid
coolants. Using water or other liquid coolants ma
result in electrocution or shock.
Kickback and Related Warnings
Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or snagged
rotating wheel, backing pad, brush or an other
accessor . Pinching or snagging causes rapid stalling of
the rotating accessor which in turn causes the
uncontrolled power tool to be forced in the direction
opposite of the accessor ’s rotation at the point of the
binding.
For example, if an abrasive wheel is snagged or pinched
b 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 ma
either jump toward or awa from the operator, depending
on direction of the wheel’s movement at the point of
pinching. Abrasive wheels ma also break under these
conditions.
Kickback is the result of power tool misuse and/or
incorrect operating procedures or conditions and can be
avoided b taking proper precautions as given below.
a) Maintain a firm grip on the power tool and
position your body and arm 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 are taken.
b) Never place your hand near the rotating
accessory. Accessor ma kickback over our hand.
c) o not position your body in the area where
power tool will move if kickback occurs. Kickback
will propel the tool in direction opposite to the wheel’s
movement at the point of snagging.
d) Use special care when working corners, sharp
edges etc. Avoid bouncing and snagging the
accessory. Corners, sharp edges or bouncing have
a tendenc to snag the rotating accessor and cause
loss of control or kickback.
e) o not attach a saw chain woodcarving blade
or toothed saw blade. Such blades create frequent
kickback and loss of control.
Safety Warnings Specific for Grinding and Abrasive
Cutting-Off Operations:
a) Use only wheel types that are recommended
for your power tool and the specific guard
designed for the selected wheel. Wheels for which
the power tool was not designed cannot be
adequatel guarded and are unsafe.
b) The grinding surface of centre depressed
wheels must be mounted below the plane of the
guard lip. An improperl mounted wheel that projects
through the plane of the guard lip cannot be
adequatel protected.
c) The guard must be securely attached to the
power tool and positioned for maximum safety,
so the least amount of wheel is exposed towards
the operator. The guard helps to protect the operator
from broken wheel fragments, accidental contact with
wheel and sparks that could ignite clothing.