Total TG1252306, Instruction Manual

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Periodically clean the tool vents. The motor fan will draw dust into the housing
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 cutting tools or tools that require coolant. The use of water or other
liquid refrigerants can result in electrocution or electric shock.
Setbacks and related warnings
Kickback is a sudden reaction when a wheel, backing pad, brush, or other cutting tool
binds or snags. Locking or snagging causes a rapid lock of the blade which, in turn,
causes the uncontrolled power tool to be forced in the opposite direction of the tool's
rotation.
Kickback is the result of improper use of the power tool and / or improper procedures or
conditions. This can be avoided by taking proper precautions.
• Maintain 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. The operator can control torque reactions or kickback
forces, if proper precautions are taken.
• Never put your hand near the cutting tool while it is running. The cutting tool can
flip over in your hand.
• Do not place your body in the area where the power tool will move if kickback
occurs. The kickback will propel the tool in the opposite direction to wheel
movement at the point of contact.
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Take special care when working around corners, sharp edges, etc. Avoid
snagging the accessory. Corners, sharp edges, or bounces tend to snag the
rotating accessory and cause loss of control or kickback.
Grinding and abrasive cutting operations
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Use only the types of wheels 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 covered properly and are unsafe.
• The cutting surface of depressed center abrasive wheels must be mounted below
the plane of the guard edge. An incorrectly mounted wheel that protrudes from
the plane of the guard edge cannot be adequately protected.
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The guard must be firmly attached to the power tool.
• Disks should only be used for recommended applications.
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Always use the proper flanges for the correct disc size and design. The flanges
for cutting wheels can be different from the flanges for grinding wheels.
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Do not use worn discs from larger power tools. The blade intended for a larger
power tool is not suitable for the higher speed of a smaller tool.
Abrasion cutting operations
• Do not "jam" the disc or apply excessive pressure. Overloading the disc increases
susceptibility to binding and the possibility of kickback or breakage.
• Do not place your body near the cutting area of the blade. When the blade locks
at the point of contact and in the event of a stomp, this recoil will direct the tool
towards your body.
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When the blade sticks for any reason, turn the tool off and hold it still until it comes
to a complete stop. Never try to remove the cut-off wheel by turning the tool on
again, otherwise kickback could occur. Investigate and take corrective action to
eliminate the cause of the binding.