m)
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 your body.
n)
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 electrical hazards.
o)
Do not operate the power tool near flammable materials.
Sparks could ignite these materials.
p)
Do not use accessories that require liquid coolants.
Using water or other liquid coolants may result in
electrocution or shock.
Further safety instructions for all operations
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 the
binding.
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 these conditions.
Kickback is the result of power tool misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures or conditions and can be
avoided by 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.
Accessory may kickback over your hand.
c)
Do 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 tendency to snag the rotating accessory and cause
loss of control or kickback.
e)
Do not attach a saw chain woodcarving blade or toothed saw blade.
Such blades create frequent
kickback and loss of control.
Additional safety instructions for sanding operations
Safety Warnings Specific for Sanding Operations:
a)
Do not use excessively oversized sanding disc paper. Follow manufacturers recommendations,
when selecting sanding paper.
Larger sanding paper extending beyond the sanding pad presents a
laceration hazard and may cause snagging, tearing of the disc or kickback.
