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point of the binding.
For example, if an abrasive disc
is snagged or pinched by the
workpiece, the edge of the disc
that is entering into the pinch point
can dig into the surface of the
material causing the disc to climb
out or kick out. The disc may either
jump toward or away from the
operator, depending on direction
of the disc’s movement at the point
of pinching. Abrasive discs 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 disc’s movement at
the point of snagging.
4. Use special care when working
on 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.
Additional safety instructions
for grinding and cutting-off
operations
Safety Warnings Specific
for Grinding and Abrasive
Cutting-Off Operations:
1. 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.
2. The grinding surface of centre
depressed wheels must be
mounted below the plane of the
guard lip.
An improperly mounted
wheel that projects through the
plane of the guard lip cannot be
adequately protected.
3. The guard must be securely
attached to the power tool and
positioned for maximum safety,
so the least amount of wheel is
exposed towards the operator.
The
