h) Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become
complacent and ignore tool safety principles.
A careless action can cause severe injury
within a fraction of a second.
4) Power tool use and care
a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application.
The
correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off.
Any power tool that
cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or remove the battery pack, if
detachable, from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing power tools.
Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the power tool accidentally.
d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons
unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool.
Power
tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
e) Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s
operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use.
Many accidents are
caused by poorly maintained power tools.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting
edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these
instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be
performed.
Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in
a hazardous situation.
h) Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
Slippery
handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the tool in
unexpected situations.
5) Service
a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical
replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
1.2 OTHER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL OPERATIONS
Bounces and corresponding warnings
Kickback is a sudden reaction to the pinching or catching of a rotating wheel, backing pad, brush
or other accessory. Pinching or snagging causes the rotating accessory to lock up rapidly, which in
turn can throw the power tool out of control in the opposite direction of rotation of the accessory at
the point of seizure.
For example, if an abrasive wheel is caught or pinched by the workpiece, the edge of the wheel
entering the pinch point can dig into the surface of the material, causing the wheel to jump or expel.
The wheel may jump towards or away from the operator, depending on the direction of movement
of the wheel at the pinch point. Abrasive wheels can also break under these conditions.
Kickback results from misuse of the tool and/or incorrect operating procedures or conditions and
can be avoided by taking the appropriate precautions specified below:
a) Hold the power tool firmly and position your body and arms to resist kickback forces.
Always use an auxiliary handle, if available, for maximum control of kickback or torque
reaction during start-up.
The operator can control torque reaction or rebound forces, if proper
precautions are taken.
b) Never place your hand near the rotating attachment.
The accessory may rebound onto your
hand.
c) Do not stand in the area where the power tool will move in the event of kickback.
Rebound pushes the tool in the opposite direction to the movement of the grinding wheel at the
attachment point.
d) Take particular care when working around corners, sharp edges, etc. Avoid bouncing or
jamming the attachment.
Corners, sharp edges or bounces tend to lock the attachment in
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