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1.2 Safety Warnings (cont.)
SPECIFIC SAFETY ADVICE FOR
POLISHERS / WAXERS
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Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only.
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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 accessory.
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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.
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Do not run the power tool while carrying it at your side.
Accidental contact with the spinning accessory could snag
your clothing, pulling the accessory into your body.
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Regularly clean the power tool’s air vents. The motor’s fan will
draw the dust inside the housing and excessive accumulation
of powdered metal may cause electrical hazards.
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Do not operate the power tool near flammable materials.
Sparks could ignite these materials.
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Do not use accessories that require liquid coolants. Using
water or other liquid coolants may result in electrocution or
shock.
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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 fingers or snag on the workpiece.
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DO NOT attempt to force the tool as this will cause an uneven
finish and may lead to overload and premature motor failure.
KICKBACK AND RELATED WARNINGS
Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or snagged rotating
wheel or backing pad. Pinching or snagging causes rapid
stalling of the rotating 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.
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.
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Maintain a firm grip on the power tool and position your
body and arm 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.
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Never place your hand near the rotating accessory. Accessory
may kickback over your hand.
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Do not position your body in the area where power tool
will move if kickback occurs. Kickback will propel the tool in
direction opposite to the wheel’s movement at the point of
snagging.
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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.
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