Menzer LHS 225 PRO, Translation Of The Original Operating Instructions

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4.4 Kickback
Kickback is a sudden reaction to a jammed,
snagged or blocked insertable tool such as the
abrasive or the driving disc. The rotation of the
insertable tool is brought to a sudden halt by
this blocking action. As a counter-reaction this
accelerates the power tool against the rotational
direction of the insertable tool at the point where
the blocking takes place. E.g. if a sanding wheel
or the work piece snags or jams, the edge of the
sanding disc, which dips into the work piece, can
snag and break the sanding disc, or the Velcro
can let go or it can react with a kickback. The
sanding disc can jump towards the operator or
away from him, depending on the direction of rota-
tion of the sanding disc at the snag point. This can
also cause the sanding discs to break.
Kickback is the result of wrong or incorrect use
of the machine, incorrect working methods and/
or adverse operating conditions. The following
precautions minimize the risk of kickback:
• Hold the machine firmly with both hands and
place your arms and your body so that you have
maximum control over kickback forces and torque
reaction.
• Never position your hand near the rotating
insertable tools because they can kick back over
your hand.
• Both the operator and other persons, stay clear
from the area in which the power tool moves when
it kicks back as the machine accelerates against
the direction of rotation of the abrasive at the snag
point.
• Use extreme caution when working close to
corners and sharp edges, for instance, do not let
the power tool jump back or jam in these areas.
The consequences would be loss of control and
kickback.
5. General description of the machine
5.1 Machine representations and type
descriptions (page *2*)
• LHS 225 PRO
• LHS 225 PRO VARIO
5.2 Controls (page *3*)
A: On/off button
B: Rotation speed control knob [MIN–MAX]
5.3 Starting off (page *4*–*9*)
Attention! The power plug has to be pulled
from the wall socket or not plugged in for all
the actions/operations described below!
a. Take the base unit (D) and separate main
tube (E) out of the packaging (1a. – refer to
page *4*).
b. Slide the main tube into the base unit to the
stop. Note the flattened and oval form of the
tube. (2a. – refer to page *4*.). Tighten the fix-
ing nut. (C) (3a. and 4a. – refer to page *5*).
c. Depending on the requirements, attach the ex-
tra handle (F) to one of the tubes of the machine.
(5a. and 6a. – refer to page *5*).
d. Attach a suitable abrasive to the sanding pad
on the driving disc of the machine (1b.–3b. – refer
to page *6*). Make sure that it is centred on the
disc.
Attention! To ensure that the working
environment is as dust free as possible, the
suction openings must match the openings of
the sanding pad (2b).