Additional safety instructions for pneumatic tools
Pressurised air can cause serious injury:
- always disconnect the air supply, release the air pressure from the hose and
disconnect the tool from the air supply when not in use, before changing
accessories or carrying out repairs;
- never point the air stream at yourself or anyone else.
Hitting with the hose can cause serious injury. Always check for damaged or
loose hoses and connectors. Whenever universal screwed connections (dog
connections) are used, safety pins and safety connectors must be used to
prevent damage to the connections between the hoses and between the hose
and the tool. Do not exceed the maximum air pressure specified for the tool.
Never carry the tool holding it by the hose.
Caution! Tool kickback towards the operator
The kickback of the tool towards the operator is caused by a sudden reaction to a
locked or clamped cutting disc or other accessory. Locking or clamping causes a
rotating accessory to stop suddenly, which results in the pneumatic tool rotating
in the opposite direction to the accessory rotation. For example, if the cutting disc
is locked or clamped by the workpiece, the edge of the disc which reaches the
clamping point can sink in the surface of the material, causing the cutting disc to
escape or be ejected. The cutting disc can also escape towards or away from the
operator, depending on the direction of the disc movement at the clamping point.
The grinding wheels may also break in such conditions. The tool kickback
towards the operator is a result of misuse and/ or failure to follow the guidelines
in the User Manual. This occurrence can be avoided by following the instructions
below.
Use a firm grip on the tool and the correct position of the body and hands to
withstand the forces generated by the kickback. Always use an additional handle,
if supplied with the tool, to ensure maximum control during the kickback or any
unexpected rotation during the tool start. The operator will be able to control the
tool rotation or the kickback if appropriate precautions are taken. Keep your
hands away from rotating tool parts. The rotating parts can come into contact
with your hands, when kicked back. Do not stand in the area where the tool may
kick back. The kickback will direct the tool in the opposite direction to the
direction of the cutting disc rotation, at the clamping point. Pay special attention
