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the conductive machine parts with constant long-term
belt friction. To avoid an unpleasant rollover on the body,
earth your workpiece, machine and body before you start
working with an electrically conductive cable.
4.2 Kickback and related warnings
Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or
snagged 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 the binding. For example, if an grinding 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 grinding wheel may either jump
toward or away from the operator, depending on
direction of the disc’s movement at the point of
pinching. Abrasive tools may also break under
these conditions. Kickback is the result of power tool mi-
suse and/or incorrect operating procedures or conditions
and can be avoided if suitable precautionary measures
are taken as described below.
a)
Maintain a firm grip on the power tool and positi-
on your body and arm to allow you to resist kickback
forces. Always use handle for maximum control over
kickback or torque reaction during start-up.
The opera-
tor can control torque reactions or
kickback forces, if proper precautions are taken.
b)
Never place your hand near the rotating accessory.
Accessory may kickback over your hand.
c)
Do not position your body in the area where the
power tool will move if kickback occurs.
Kickback
will propel the tool in direction opposite to the grinding
belt´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 tendency to snag the rotating accessory and
cause loss of control or kickback.
4.3 Safety Warnings Specific for Sanding Operations:
a)
Do not use excessively oversized abrasive belts. Fol-
low manufacturers recommendations when selecting
abrasive belts.
Larger abrasive belts extending beyond
the drive roll presents a laceration hazard and may cause
snagging, tearing of the sleeve or kickback.
4.4 Safety Warnings Specific for Polishing Operations:
Do not allow any loose portion of the polishing bonnet
or its attachment strings to spin freely. Tuck away or
shorten the loose attachment strings.
Loose and
spinning attachment strings can entangle your fingers or
snag on the workpiece.
4.5 Additional Safety Instructions:
Accessories must be stored and handled with care
in accordance with the manufacturer‘s instructions.
Ensure that accessories are installed in accordance
with the manufacturer‘s instructions.
The tool continues running after the machine has
been switched off.
Do not use separate reducing bushings or adapters
to adapt tools that were designed for different power
tools.
The workpiece must lay flat and be secured against
slipping, e.g. using clamps. Large workpieces must
be sufficiently supported.
A damaged or cracked handle must be
replaced. Never operate a machine with a defective
handle.
Always guide the machine with both hands on the
handles provided
4.6 Special safety instructions for mains powered
machines:
Pull the plug out of the socket before making any
adjustments, changing tools, carrying out maintenance
or cleaning. Before connecting the mains plug, make sure
that the machine is switched off. Use of a fixed extractor
system is recommended. Always install an RCD with a
maximum trip current of 30 mA upstream. If the angle
grinder is shut down via the RCD, it must be checked and
cleaned. See Chapter 9. Maintenance.
4.7 Reducing dust exposure:
Some of the dust created using this power tool
may contain chemicals known to cause cancer,
allergic reaction, respiratory disease, birth defects
or other reproductive harm. Some of these substances in-
clude: lead (in paint containing lead), mineral dust (from
bricks, concrete etc.), additives used for wood treatment
(chromate, wood preservatives), some wood types (such
as oak or beech dust), metals, asbestos. The risk from
exposure to such substances will depend on how long
you or bystanders are being exposed.
Do not let particles enter the body.
Do the following to reduce exposure to these substan-
ces: ensure good ventilation of the workplace and wear
appropriate protective equipment, such as respirators
able to filter microscopically small particles.
Observe the relevant guidelines for your material,
staff, application and place of application (e.g.
occupational health and safety regulations, disposal).
Collect the generated particles at the source, avoid
deposits in the surrounding area. Use suitable accesso-
ries for special work, thus less particles enter the environ-
ment in an uncontrolled manner.
Use a suitable extraction unit.
Reduce dust exposure with the following measures:
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