Flex DGE 8-32, Original Operating Instructions

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DGE 8-32
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Never use accessories which the
manufacturer did not intend or
recommend especially for this electric
power tool. Just because you can attach
the accessory to your electric power tool
does not guarantee safe use.
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The permitted speed of the insertion tool
must be at least as high as the maximum
speed indicated on the electric power tool.
An accessory which rotates faster than
permitted may shatter and fly off.
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Outer diameter and thickness of the
insertion tool must correspond to the
dimensions of the electric power tool.
Incorrectly measured insertion tools
cannot be adequately shielded or
controlled.
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Grinding discs, sanding rollers or other
accessories must fit precisely on the
grinding spindle or collet of your power
tool. Tools/attachments that do not fit
properly on the spindle of the power tool
will rotate unevenly, vibrate heavily and
potentially cause loss of control.
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Arbor-mounted discs, sanding cylinders,
cutting tools or other accessories must be
fully inserted in the drill collet or chuck. The
"protrusion" or exposed section of the
arbor between the sanding medium and
collet or chuck must be minimal.
If the arbour is not clamped sufficiently or
the sanding medium extends too far, the
insert can work loose and be ejected
under high speed.
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Do not use damaged tools/attachments.
Before each use, check tools/attachments
such as grinding discs for chips and
cracks, check sanding rollers for fractures,
look for signs of major wear and tear and
check wire brushes for loose or broken
wires. If the electric power tool or the
insertion tool is dropped, check for
damage or use an undamaged insertion
tool. When you have checked and inserted
the tool, ensure that you and anybody in
the vicinity remain outside the plane of the
rotating insertion tool and leave the power
tool running for one minute at maximum
speed. Damaged insertion tools usually
break during this test time.
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Wear personal protective equipment.
Depending on the application, wear
full face protection, eye protection or
goggles. If appropriate, wear a dust mask,
hearing protection, protective gloves and/
or a special apron which protect you from
small sanding and material particles.
You should protect your eyes from foreign
objects which are ejected for different
applications. Dust and respirator masks
must filter the dust which is generated by
the power tool for the particular
application. If you are exposed to loud
noise for a prolonged period, you may
suffer hearing loss.
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Ensure that other persons are situated at a
safe distance from the work area. Anyone
who enters the work area must wear
personal protective equipment. Fragments
of the workpiece or broken insertion tools
may fly off and cause injuries even outside
the direct working area.
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If the insertion tool is at risk of coming into
contact with concealed power cables or
the power cord itself, hold the power tool
by the insulated grip surfaces only.
Contact with a live cable may also cause
metal parts of the appliance to become
live and result in an electric shock.
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Always maintain a firm grip on the power
tool when starting. As it runs up to full
speed, the reaction torque of the motor
may cause the power tool to twist.
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If possible, use clamps to secure the
workpiece. Never hold a workpiece in one
hand while holding and using the power
tool in the other. By clamping small
workpieces, both hands are free to keep
the power tool under control. When cutting
round workpieces such as dowels, rods or
pipes, these have a tendency to roll away
which would cause the insert to bite and
pull hard towards you.
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Keep the power cord away from rotating
insertion tools. If you lose control of the
appliance, the power cord could be
severed or become caught and your hand
or arm may strike the rotating insertion
tool.