FXA FXABGAG-2000-ZSII, Instruction Manual

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The information on the grinding discs relating to
restriction of use, safety indications or any other
information should be followed. In case of doubt
concerning the correct selection of grinding discs the
user should request information from the
manufacturer or supplier.
SAFE USE OF ANGLE GRINDER’S GRINDING
DISCS
WARNING!
Under no circumstances should any type of diamond
coated disc be used for grinding metals.
Grinding discs are breakable and should be handled
with the utmost care. The use of damaged, incorrectly
mounted or worn grinding discs is dangerous and can
cause serious injury.
Grinding discs should be handled and transported
with care grinding discs should be stored in such a
way as to prevent mechanical damage and
contamination with substances that could cause
deterioration of the bonding material.
The information on the grinding discs relating to
restriction of use, safety indications or any other
information should be followed. In case of doubt
concerning the correct selection of grinding discs the
user should request information from the
manufacturer or supplier.
Before mounting and before each use the grinding
disc should be visually inspected for any cracks,
chips, excessive wear, contamination or any other
damage that could affect safe operation.
The grinding disc should be mounted in accordance
with the instructions in the product manual. After
mounting the grinding disc should be run for a
reasonable time, if any unusual noise or excessive
vibration is evident the machine must be stopped
immediately and the cause investigated.
All guards must be correctly and securely fitted and
positioned correctly. The angle grinder must not be
used without the guard fitted.
Personal protective equipment suitable for the work
being carried out should be worn. Personal protective
equipment should include, suitable work gloves, ear
protection, eye protection, respiratory protection and
steel toe cap shoes or boots.
Only use grinding disc suitable for the work being
done and observe all safety instructions and
restrictions of use. Use of the wrong type of grinding
disc could result in serious injury.
When using a grinding disc the angle between the
grinding disc and work piece should be between 5°
and 15°.
Before placing the angle grinder on the workbench or
floor it must be switched off and the grinding disc
must have stopped rotating.
Angle grinders must not be used above shoulder
height.
Grinding discs must not be run at a rotational speed
greater than that shown on the grinding disc.
Grinding discs must be used dry. Using water is highly
dangerous and could result in an electric shock.
Do not use discs that are larger than specified, only
use discs that are rated for the angle grinder.
The rotational speed (RPM) shown on the disc should
always be HIGHER than the rotational speed (RPM) of
the angle grinder.
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.
1. 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.
2. Never place your hand near the rotating
accessory. Accessory may kickback over your
hand.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Do not attach a saw chain woodcarving blade or
toothed saw blade. Such blades create frequent
kickback and loss of control.