Flex LLK 1503 VR, Operating Instructions Manual

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LLK 1503 VR
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Kickback and Related Warnings
Kickback is the sudden reaction to a pinched
or snagged rotating insertion tool, such as
a sanding disc, sanding pad, wire brush, etc.
Pinching or snagging may cause a rotating
insertion tool to stop abruptly.
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.
For example, if a sanding disc is snagged
or pinched by the workpiece, the edge of the
sanding disc which is entering the workpiece
may become caught and cause the sanding
disc to break off or kick back. The sanding disc
then moves towards or away from the operator,
depending on the direction in which the disc
is rotating at the point of pinching.
Sanding discs may also break under these
conditions.
A recoil occurs if the electric power tool
is used incorrectly or improperly.
A recoil can be prevented by appropriate
precautions as described below.

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.

Never place your hand near the rotating
accessory.
Accessory may kickback over your hand.

Do not position your body in the area
where power tool will move if kickback
occurs.
Kickback propels the electric power tool
in the direction opposite to the movement
of the sanding disc at the point of pinching.

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.
This causes a loss of control or kickback.

Do not attach a saw chain woodcarving
blade or toothed saw blade.
Such blades create frequent kickback and
loss of control.
Additional safety instructions

It is not recommended to sand lead paint.
Lead paint should be removed by a specia-
list only.

Do not work on materials which release
hazardous substances (e.g. asbestos).
Take precautions if hazardous, combustible
or explosive dust is likely to occur.
Wear protective dust mask.
Use dust extraction system.

When working, hold the electric power tool
firmly with both hands and ensure that
you have a secure footing.
The electric power tool is controlled more
securely if held with both hands.

Do not use the electric power tool if it has
a damaged power cord. Do not touch the
damaged power cord and pull out the mains
plug if the power cord is damaged during
work. Damaged power cords increase
the risk of an electric shock.
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The mains voltage and the voltage specifica-
tions on the rating plate must correspond.