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accessory can break loose and cause injury beyond the immediate area of
operation.
• Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, when performing an
operation where the tool or cutting tool may come into contact with cables
and/or pipes (including its own cable). It may cause an accident or electric
shock to the operator.
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Position the tool cable away from the rotating tool. If you lose control, the cable
may be cut or snagged causing serious accidents.
• Never let go of the power tool until the cutting tool has come to a complete stop.
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Do not operate the power tool while carrying it by your side. Accidental contact
with the disk could snag her clothing, pulling it closer to her body.
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Periodically clean the vents on the tool. The motor fan will draw dust into the
casing and excessive accumulation of powdered metal can cause electrical
hazards.
• Do not use the power tool near flammable materials. Sparks could ignite these
materials.
• Do not use tools or cutting tools that require coolant. The use of water or other
liquid coolants may result in electrocution or electrical shock.
Rollbacks and Related Warnings
Kickback is a sudden reaction when a blade, backing pad, brush, or other cutting tool
binds or snags. Binding or snagging causes a rapid lockup of the disc which, in turn,
causes the uncontrolled power tool to be forced in the opposite direction of tool
rotation.
Kickback is the result of power tool misuse and/or incorrect procedures or conditions.
This can be avoided by taking the proper precautions:
• Keep a firm grip on the power tool to allow it to resist kickback forces. Always
use the auxiliary handle, if provided, for maximum control over kickback or
torque reaction during start-up. Torque reactions or kickback forces can be
controlled by the operator if proper precautions are taken.
• Never put your hand near the running cutting tool. The cutting tool can kick
back on your hand.
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Do not position your body in the area where the power tool will move if kickback
occurs. Kickback will propel the tool in the opposite direction of wheel motion at
the point of contact.
• Take special care when working around corners, sharp edges, etc. Avoid
bouncing and snagging the accessory. Corners, sharp edges, or kickback have
a tendency to snag the rotating accessory and cause loss of control or
kickback.
• Do not fit toothed wood carving discs. Such accessories create frequent
kickback and loss of control.
Abrasive grinding and cutting operations
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Use only the types of discs that are recommended for your power tool and the
specific guard designed for the selected wheel. Wheels for which the power tool
was not designed cannot be adequately covered and are unsafe.
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The cutting surface of depressed center abrasive wheels should be mounted
below the plane of the guard cutting edge. An incorrectly mounted wheel that
protrudes beyond the plane of the guard edge cannot be adequately protected.
• The guard must be firmly attached to the power tool.
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Discs should only be used for recommended applications.