Rebel RB-1020, User Manual

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• Do not run the power tool while carrying it at your side. Accidental contact with the
accessory could snag your clothing, pulling the accessory into your body.
• If the power tool has been dropped, check for any signs of damage. In the event of
such damage being found, replace damaged parts.
• Avoid touching the workpiece just after use, as it may be hot. Always wear protective
gloves.
• Always wait until the wheel has come to a complete stop before placing down the
power tool.
• Regularly clean the power tool’s air vents. The motor’s fan will draw the dust inside the
housing and excessive accumulation of dust may cause electrical hazards.
• Some materials may contain chemicals that can be toxic. Avoid inhalation of dust and
any contact with the skin.
Kickback and related warnings
Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or snagged moving accessory. Pinching or
snagging causes rapid stalling of the cutting accessory which in turn causes the uncontrolled
power tool to be forced in the direction opposite of the accessory’s rotation at the point of
the binding.
For example, if a 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 towards or away from the operator,
depending on direction of the wheel’s movement at the point of pinching.
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 arms to allow
you to resist kickback forces. Always 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 moving accessory. The accessory may kickback over
your hand.
• Do not position your body in the area where the power tool will move if kickback
occurs. Kickback will propel the power tool in the direction opposite to the wheel’s
movement at the point of snagging.
• Use special care when working corners, 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.
Residual risks
Even when the power tool is used as prescribed it is not possible to eliminate all residual risk
factors. The following hazards may arise in connection with the power tool’s construction
and design:
• Damage to lungs if a dust mask is not worn.
• Damage to hearing if hearing protection is not worn.
• Health defects resulting from vibration emission if the power tool is being used over
longer period of time or not adequately managed and properly maintained.
• Injuries and damage to property to due to broken accessories that are suddenly dashed.