TECMIX TCG 125, Operating Instructions Manual

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MACHINE-SPECIFIC SAFETY
WARNINGS
Safety warnings that are common for grinding,
sanding, wire brushing or abrasive cutting off
operations
• This power tool is intended to function as a
grinder, sander, wire brush or cut-off tool. Read all
safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and
specifications provided with this power tool.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result
in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
• This power tool is not recommended for
poslishing. Operations for which the power tool was
not designed may create a hazard and cause personal
injury.
• Do not use accessories which are not specifically
designed and recommended by the tool
manufacturer. Just because the accessory can be
attached to your power tool, it does not assure safe
operation.
• The rated speed of the accessory must be at least
equal to the maximum speed marked on the power
tool.
Accessories running faster than their rated
speed can fly apart.
• The outside diameter and the thickness of your
accessory must be within the capacity rating of
your power tool. Incorrectly sized accessories cannot
be adequately guarded or controlled.
• The arbor size of wheels, flanges, backing pads or
any other accessory must properly fit the spindle
of the power tool.
Accessories with arbor holes that
do not match the mounting hardware of the power tool
will run out of balance, vibrate excessively and may
cause loss of control.
• Do not use a damaged accessory. Before each
use, inspect the accessory such as abrasive
wheels for chips and cracks, backing pads for
cracks, tears or excess wear, wire brushes for
loose or cracked wires. If power tool or accessory
is dropped, inspect for damage or install an
undamaged accessory. After inspecting and
installing an accessory, position yourself and
bystanders away from the plane of the rotating
accessory and run the power tool at maximum no-
load speed for one minute.
Damaged accessories
will normally break apart during this test time.
• Wear personal protective equipment. Depending
on application, use face shield, safety goggles or
safety glasses. As appropriate, wear dust mask,
hearing protectors, gloves and shop apron
capable of stopping small abrasive or workpiece
fragments.
The eye protection must be capable of
stopping flying debris generated by various
operations. The dust mask or respirator must be
capable of filtrating particles generated by your
operation. Prolonged exposure to high intensity noise
may cause hearing loss.
•
Keep bystanders a safe distance away from the
work area. Anyone entering the work area must
wear personal protective equipment.
Fragments of
workpiece or of a broken accessory may fly away and
cause injury beyond immediate area of operation.
• Hold the power tool only by the insulated gripping
surfaces when performing an operation where the
cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own
power cord.
Contact with a “live” wire will also make
exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and shock
the operator.
• Position the cord clear of the spinning accessory.
If you lose control of the power tool, the cord may be
cut or snagged and your hand or arm may be pulled
into the spinning accessory.
• 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 carrying 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 accumulation of powdered metal may
cause electrical hazards.
•
Do not operate the power tool near flammable
materials.
Sparks could ignite these materials.
• Do not use accessories that require liquid
coolants.
Using water or other liquid coolants may
result in electrocution or shock.
Further special warnings for any type of work
Kickback and related warnings
• Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or
snagged rotating wheel, backing pad, brush or any
other accessory. 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. 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, depending 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. 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 rotating
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