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21-18AG
Instruction & User Manual
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Hold the power tool by insulated
gripping surfaces only, when
performing an operation where the
cutting tool may contact hidden
wiring.
Contact with a “live” wire will also
make exposed metal parts of the power
tool “live” and could give the operator an
electric shock.
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Never lay the power tool down until
the accessory has come to a complete
stop.
The spinning accessory may grab the
surface and pull the power tool out of your
control.
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Do not run the power tool while
carrying it at your side.
Accidental
contact with the spinning accessory could
snag your clothing, pulling the accessory into
your body.
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Regularly clean the power tool’s
air vents.
The motor’s fan will draw
the dust inside the housing and excessive
accumulation of powdered metal may cause
electrical hazards.
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Do not operate the power tool near
flammable materials.
Sparks could ignite
these materials.
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Do not use accessories that require
liquid coolants.
Using water or other
liquid coolants may result in electrocution or
shock.
Kickback And Related Warnings
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Never place your hand near the
rotating accessory.
Accessory may
kickback over your hand.