F.F. Group CMG 12V EASY, Original Instructions Manual

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complete standstill. The rotating accessory tool can come into contact
with the surface and cause you to lose control of the power tool.
o. When changing accessory tools or changing settings, tighten the collet
nut, the chuck or other fixing elements tightly. Loose fixing elements
can shift unexpectedly and lead to loss of control; unfixed, rotating
components will fly off violently.
p. Do not leave the power tool running whilst carrying it. Accidental con-
tact between your clothing and the rotating accessory tool could lead
to physical injury.
q. Clean the ventilation slits of your power tool regularly. The engine fan
draws dust into the housing and a strong accumulation of metal dust
can cause electrical hazards.
r. Do not use the power tool in the vicinity of flammable materials. Sparks
can ignite such materials.
s. Do not use any accessory tools which require liquid coolant. The use of
water or other liquid coolants may lead to electric shock.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL APPLICATIONS
Kickback and corresponding safety instructions.
Kickback is a sudden reaction caused when a rotating accessory tool, e.g.
grinding disc, abrasive band, wire brush, etc., catches or jams. Catching
or jamming leads to an abrupt stop of the rotating accessory tool. If this
happens, an uncontrolled power tool will turn rapidly against the direc-
tion of rotation of the accessory tool.
If, for example, a grinding disc catches or jams, the edge of the grinding
disc that is projecting into the workpiece can get caught and break off
the grinding disc or cause a kickback. The grinding disc can then fly in the
direction of the operator or away from him, depending on the direction
of rotation of the disc at the blockage. This can also break grinding discs.
A kickback is caused by incorrect use or misuse of the power tool. This
can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below.
a. Hold the power tool firmly in both hands and position your body and
arms so they can absorb the force of a kickback. By taking adequate
precautions, the operator can stay in control of the kickback forces.
b. Take special care when working around corners, sharp edges, etc. Avoid
allowing the accessory tool to bounce back from the workpiece or jam
in the workpiece. The rotating accessory tool is more likely to jam in
corners or sharp edges or if it rebounds off them. This can cause a loss
of control or kickback.
c. Do not use toothed saw blades. Such accessories often cause a kick-
back or loss of control over the power tool.
d. Always move the accessory tool in the same direction in the material in
which the cutting edge leaves the material (in other words, the same