SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR POLISHERS
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 the
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.
a) 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.
b) Never place your hand near the
rotating accessory. The accessory may
kickback over your hand.
c) Do not position your body in the area
where power tool will move if kickback
occurs. Kickback will propel the tool in
the direction opposite to the wheel’s
movement at the point of snagging.
d) 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.
e) Do not attach a saw chain woodcarving
blade or toothed saw blade. Such
blades create frequent kickback and
loss of control.
• Only use this tool for dry polishing
• Only use the flanges which are supplied
with this tool
• This tool should not be used by people
under the age of 16 years
• Always disconnect plug from power
source before making any adjustment
or changing any accessory
• When used outdoors, connect the tool
via a fault current (FI) circuit breaker
with a triggering current of 30 mA
maximum, and only use an extension
cord which is intended for outdoor use
and equipped with a splashproof
coupling-socket
• Always check that the supply voltage is
the same as the voltage indicated on
the nameplate of the tool (tools with
a rating of 230V or 240V can also be
connected to a 220V supply)
• Always mount auxiliary handle B; never
use the tool without it
• Dust from material such as paint
containing lead, some wood species,
minerals and metal may be harmful
(contact with or inhalation of the dust
may cause allergi reactions and/or
respiratory diseases to the operator or
bystanders); wear a dust mask and
work with a dust extraction device when
connectable
• Certain kinds of dust are classified as
carcinogenic (such as oak and beech
dust) especially in conjunction with
additives for wood conditioning; wear a
dust mask and work with a dust
extraction device when connectable
• Follow the dust-related national
requirements for the materials you want
to work with
• Secure the workpiece (a workpiece
clamped with clamping devices or in a
vice is held more securely than by hand)
• Do not clamp the tool in a vice
• Use completely unrolled and safe
extension cords with a capacity of 16
Amps (U.K. 13 Amps)
OUTDOOR USE
BEFORE USE
GENERAL
• Do not work materials containing
asbestos (asbestos is considered
carcinogenic)
Accessories
• Use only accessories with an allowable
speed matching at least the highest no
- load speed of the tool
• Never use accessories with a “blind”
threaded hole smaller than
M14 x 21 mm
• Do not use damaged, deformed or
vibrating accessories
