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Wear suitable working clothing. Do not wear loose clothing, loose long hair or jew-
elry as it can become caught up in moving parts.
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To avoid tripping and falling when working, always lead the supply cord, extension
cord and extraction hose away to the rear.
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Concealed electric cables, gas and water pipes present a serious hazard if dam-
aged while working. Accordingly, check the working area in advance, e.g. using a met-
al detector. Avoid body contact with earthed objects such as pipes or radiators. Exter-
nal metal parts of the tool could become live when, for example, a live cable is cut or
otherwise damaged while working.
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Use clamps or a vice to secure a loose workpiece.
5.4 General safety precautions
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Operate the tool only as directed and only when it is in faultless condition.
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Do not expose the tool to rain or snow and do not use it in wet or damp environ-
ments or in the vicinity of inflammable liquids or gasses.
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Never leave the tool unsupervised.
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Use only cutting or grinding discs approved for use at a speed at least as high as
the highest no-load speed of the tool.
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Ensure that the discs are of a size suitable for use with the tool.
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Grinding discs must be stored and handled carefully in accordance with the man-
ufacturer’s instructions.
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Check that the disc is fitted to the tool in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruc-
tions.
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Do not use separate reducing rings or adapters in order to permit use of discs with
a larger mounting hole.
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When insert tools with threaded mounting holes are used, ensure that the thread-
ed section is deep enough to accept the full length of the drive spindle.
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Do not use cutting discs for grinding.
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Damaged discs, or discs that are out of round or cause vibration, must not be used.
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The side handle must be fitted to the tool for all types of work.
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The tool is for hand-held use only.
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Always hold the tool securely with both hands.
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Hold the side handle securely at its outermost end.
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Keep the grips clean and free from oil and grease.
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The disc guard must not be removed from the tool.
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Do not subject cutting or grinding discs to impacts or expose them to oil and grease.
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Do not overload the tool. It will operate more efficiently and more safely within the
performance range for which it is designed.
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When not in use, the tool must be stored in a dry place and locked away or kept
out of reach of children.
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Avoid unintentional starting. Do not carry the tool with your finger on the on / off
switch.
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Always unplug the supply cord when the tool is not in use, e.g. during pauses between
work, before carrying out care and maintenance and before changing insert tools.
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Take good care of your discs. You will be able to work more safely and more effi-
ciently if they are kept sharp and clean. Observe the instructions on maintenance and
on changing discs.
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Check that no parts are damaged and that all moving parts function faultlessly with-
out sticking. All parts must be fitted correctly and fulfil all conditions necessary to
ensure trouble-free operation.
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The disc continues to rotate for some time after switching the tool off.
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Do not attempt to brake the rotating disc by applying lateral pressure.
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New cutting or grinding discs should be tested by running the tool with the disc at
maximum speed for at least 30 seconds. If considerable vibration or any other faults
are noticed, switch off the tool immediately and check it and the disc to determine
the cause.
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The guard and other components with protective functions or parts found to be
slightly damaged should be checked carefully to determine whether they function
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