Parkside PWBS 180 A1, Translation Of The Original Instructions

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PWBS 180 A1
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Kickback and corresponding safety
instructions
Kickback is a sudden reaction caused when a
rotating accessory tool, e .g . sanding disc, sanding
plate, wire brush, etc ., catches or jams . Catching or
jamming leads to an abrupt stop of the rotating ac-
cessory tool . If this happens, an uncontrolled power
tool turns rapidly against the direction of rotation of
the accessory tool caught in the blockage .
If, for example, a sanding disc catches or jams in a
workpiece, the edge of the sanding disc projecting
into the workpiece can get caught and break off
the sanding disc or cause a kickback . The sanding
disc can then fly in the direction of the operator
or away from him, depending on the direction of
rotation of the disc at the blockage . This can also
break sanding discs .
A kickback is caused by improper or incorrect use
of the power tool . This can be avoided by taking
proper precautions as given below .
a)
Hold the power tool firmly in both hands and
position your body and arms so they can
absorb the force of a kickback. Always use
the additional handle, if available, so that
you have the maximum possible control over
the kickback force or reaction forces at full
speed.
By taking adequate precautions, the
operator can stay in control of the kickback
and reaction forces .
b) Never hold your hand close to a rotating
accessory tool.
The accessory tool could
jump out of your hand if there is a kickback .
c) Avoid having any part of your body in the
region in which the power tool is likely to
move in event of a kickback.
The kickback will
force the electrical tool in the opposite direction
to the direction of rotation of the sanding disc at
the blockage .
d) Take special care when working near corners,
sharp edges, etc. Avoid allowing the accessory
tool to bounce back from the workpiece or
jam.
The rotating accessory tool is more likely
to jam in corners or sharp edges or if it bounc-
es . This can cause a loss of control or kickback .
e) Do not use chains or toothed saw blades.
Such accessories often cause a kickback or loss
of control over the power tool .
Special safety instructions for
sanding:
a) Use only the sanding accessories approved for
your power tool and the appropriate blade
guard for these sanding tools.
Sanding tools
which are not designed for the power tool can-
not be sufficiently shielded and are unsafe .
b) Offset sanding discs must be fitted so that the
sanding surface does not protrude over the
edge of the blade guard.
An improperly fitted
sanding disc which protrudes over the edge of
the blade guard cannot be properly guarded .
c) The blade guard must be securely mounted
on the power tool and adjusted to ensure
maximum safety so that the smallest possible
amount of the sanding tool is exposed to
the operator.
The blade guard is designed to
protect the operator from fragments, accidental
contact with the sanding tool and sparks that
could ignite clothing .
d) Sanding tools should only be used for the
recommended applications.
For example: Never sand with the side sur-
face of a cutting disc.
Cutting discs are de-
signed to remove material with the edge of the
disc . Any lateral application of force on these
sanding tools can lead to a breakage .
e) Always use an undamaged clamping flange
of the correct size and shape for the select-
ed sanding disc.
Suitable flanges support
the sanding disc and reduce the risk of a disc
breakage . Flanges for cutting discs can be
different to flanges for other sanding discs .
f) Do not use worn sanding discs from larger
power tools.
Sanding discs for larger power
tools are not designed for the higher rotational
speeds of smaller power tools and can break .