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wheel binding.
d)
Do not restart the cutting operation in the workpiece. Let the wheel
reach full speed and carefully reenter the cut.
The wheel may bind, walk
up or kickback if the power tool is restarted in the workpiece.
e)
Support panels or any oversized workpiece to minimize the risk of
wheel pinching and kickback.
Large workpieces tend to sag under their
own weight. Supports must be placed under the workpiece near the line of cut
and near the edge of the workpiece on both sides of the wheel.
f)
Use extra caution when making a “pocket cut” into existing walls or
other blind areas.
The protruding wheel may cut gas or water pipes,
electrical wiring or objects that can cause kickback.
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FURTHER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL OPERATIONS
8.1
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 b
inding.
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 tow
ard 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.
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SAFETY WARNINGS SPECIFIC FOR GRINDING
OPERATIONS
a)
Use only wheel types that are recommended for your power tool and
the specific guard designed for the selected wheel.
Wheels for which the
power tool was not designed cannot be adequately guarded and are unsafe.
b)
The guard must be securely attached to the power tool and and
