P.I.T. PP0180-C1, Operation Manual

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Polisher Machine
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operation where the cutting accessory
may contact hidden wiring or its own
cord. Cutting accessory contacting a “live”
wire may make exposed metal parts of the
power tool “live” and could give the opera-
tor an electric shock.
► Position the cord clear of the spinning
accessory. If you lose control, the cord
may be cut or snagged and your hand or
arm may be pulled into the spinning wheel.
► Never lay the power tool down until
the accessory has come to a complete
stop. The spinning accessory may grab
the surface and pull the power tool out of
your control.
► Do not run the power tool while carry-
ing it at your side. Accidental contact with
the spinning accessory could snag your
clothing, pulling the accessory into your
body.
► Regularly clean the power tool’s air
vents. The motor’s fan will draw the dust
inside the housing and excessive accumu-
lation of powdered metal may cause elec-
trical hazards.
► Do not operate the power tool near
fl ammable materials. Sparks could ignite
these materials.
►
Do not use accessories that require
liquid coolants. Using water or other liq-
uid coolants may result in electrocution or
shock.
Kickback and Related Warnings
► Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched
or snagged rotating wheel, sanding band,
brush or any other accessory. Pinching or
snagging causes rapid stalling of the ro-
tating accessory which in turn causes the
uncontrolled power tool to be forced in the
direction opposite of the accessory’s rota-
tion.
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, depend-
ing on 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.
► Maintain a firm grip on the power tool
and position your body and arm to
allow you to resist kickback forces. Al-
ways 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.
►
Never place your hand near the rotating
accessory. Accessory may kickback over
your hand.
► Do not position your body in the area
where power tool will move if kickback
occurs.
Kickback will propel the tool in di-
rection opposite to the wheel’s movement
at the point of snagging.
► Use special care when working cor-
ners, 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.
► Do not attach a saw chain wood carving
blade or toothed saw blade.
Such blades
create frequent kickback and loss of con-
trol.
Safety warnings specifi c for sand-
ing operations
► Do not use excessively oversized sand-
ing disc paper. Follow manufacturers
recommendations, when selecting
sanding paper. Larger sanding paper ex-
tending beyond the sanding pad presents
a laceration hazard and may cause snag-
ging, tearing of the disc, or kickback.
Safety warnings specific for pol-
ishing operations
►
Do not allow any loose portion of the
polishing bonnet or its attachment
strings to spin freely. Tuck away or trim
any loose attachment strings. Loose and
spinning attachment strings can entangle
your fi ngers or snag on the workpiece.
Safety warnings specific for pol-
ishing operations
► Be aware that wire bristles are thrown
by the brush even during ordinary op-
eration. Do not overstress the wires by
applying excessive load to the brush.
The wire bristles can easily penetrate light
clothing and/or skin.
► If the use of a guard is recommended
for wire brushing, do not allow any in-
terference of the wire wheel or brush