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l)
Never put the power tool down until the
accessory tool being used has come to a
complete standstill.
The rotating accessory tool
could come into contact with the surface and
cause you to lose control of the power tool.
m)
Do not leave the power tool running whilst
carrying it.
Accidental contact between your
clothing and the rotating accessory tool could
lead to a physical injury.
n)
Clean the ventilation slits of your power tool
regularly.
The engine fan draws dust into the
housing, and so a strong accumulation of metal
dust can cause electrical hazards.
o)
Never use the power tool in the vicinity of
inflammable materials.
Sparks can ignite these
materials.
p)
Do not use any accessory tools which require
liquid coolant.
The use of water or other liquid
coolants may lead to an electric shock.
Kickback and corresponding safety
instructions
Kickback is a sudden reaction caused when a
rotating accessory tool, e.g. grinding disc, grinding
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 pow-
er tool turns rapidly against the direction of rotation
of the accessory tool caught in the blockage.
If, for example, a grinding disc catches or jams in a
workpiece, the edge of the grinding disc projecting into
the workpiece can get caught and break off the grind-
ing disc or cause a kickback. The grinding 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 grinding discs.
A kickback is caused by incorrect use or misuse
of the power tool. This can be avoided by taking
proper precautions as described 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 torques.
b)
Never hold your hand close to a rotating
accessory tool.
The accessory tool could hit
your hand in the event of 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 power tool in the opposite direction to
the direction of rotation of the grinding 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 rebounds off them.
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 grinding
and abrasive cutting
a)
Use only the grinding accessories approved
for your power tool and the appropriate blade
guard for these grinding tools.
Grinding tools
that are not designed for the power tool cannot
be sufficiently shielded and are unsafe.
b)
Offset grinding discs must be fitted so that the
grinding surface does not protrude over the
level of the blade guard edge.
An improperly
fitted grinding disc which protrudes over the level
of the blade guard edge 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 pos-
sible amount of the grinding tool is open to
the operator.
The blade guard is designed to
protect the operator from fragments, accidental
contact with the grinding tool and sparks that
could ignite clothing.
d)
Grinding tools should only be used for the
recommended applications.
For example: Never grind with the side sur-
face of a cutting disc.
Cutting discs are designed
to remove material with the edge of the disc.
Any lateral application of force on these grinding
tools can lead to breakage.
