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flanges that are of correct size
and shape for your selected disc.
Proper disc flanges support the
disc thus reducing the possibility
of disc breakage. Flanges for cut-
off discs may be different from
grinding disc flanges.
e)
Do not use worn down discs
from larger power tools.
Disc
intended for larger power tools
are not suitable for the higher
speed of a smaller tool and may
burst.
Additional safety instructions
for cutting-off operations
Additional safety warnings
specific for Abrasive Cutting-Off
Operations:
a)
Do not “jam” the cut-off disc
or apply excessive pressure. Do
not attempt to make an excessive
depth of cut.
Overstressing
the disc increases the loading
and susceptibility to twisting or
binding of the disc in the cut and
the possibility of kickback or disc
breakage.
b)
Do not position your body in
line with and behind the rotating
disc.
When the disc, at the point
of operation, is moving away from
your body, the possible kickback
may propel the spinning disc and
the power tool directly at you.
c)
when disc is binding or when
interrupting a cut for any reason,
switch off the power tool and hold
the power tool motionless until the
disc comes to a complete stop.
Never attempt to remove the cut-
off disc from the cut while the disc
is in motion otherwise kickback
may occur.
Investigate and take
corrective action to eliminate the
cause of disc binding.
d)
Do not restart the cutting
operation in the workpiece. Let
the disc reach full speed and
carefully reenter the cut.
The disc
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
disc 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 disc.
f)
use extra caution when making
a “pocket cut” into existing
walls or other blind areas.
The
protruding disc may cut gas or
water pipes, electrical wiring or
objects that can cause kickback.
