Tryton TMS12519, Operating Instruction

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FURTHER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL OPERATIONS e) Do not use worn down wheels from larger power tools. Wheel
intended for larger power tool is not suitable for the higher speed of a
Kickback and Related Warnings:
smaller tool and may burst.
Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or snagged rotating wheel,
Additional Safety Warnings Specific for Abrasive
backing pad, brush or any other accessory. Pinching or snagging causes
Cutting-Off Operations:
rapid stalling of the rotating accessory which in turn causes the
uncontrolled power tool to be forced in the direction opposite of the
a) Do not “jam” the cut-off wheel or apply excessive pressure.
accessory's rotation at the point of the binding.
Do not attempt to make an excessive depth of cut.
For example, if an abrasive wheel is snagged or pinched by the
Overstressing the wheel increases the loading and susceptibility to
workpiece, the edge of the wheel that is entering into the pinch point can
twisting or binding of the wheel in the cut and the possibility of
dig into the surface of the material causing the wheel to climb out or kick
kickback or wheel breakage.
out. The wheel may either jump toward or away from the operator,
b) Do not position your body in line with and behind the
depending on direction of the wheel's movement at the point of
rotating wheel. When the wheel, at the point of operation, is
pinching. Abrasive wheels may also break under these conditions.
moving away from your body, the possible kickback may propel the
Kickback is the result of power tool misuse and/or incorrect operating
spinning wheel and the power tool directly at you.
procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking proper
c) When wheel is binding or when interrupting a cut for any
precautions as given below.
reason, switch off the power tool and hold the power tool
a) Maintain a firm grip on the power tool and position your
motionless until the wheel comes to a complete stop. Never
body and arm to allow you to resist kickback forces. Always
use auxiliary handle, if provided, for maximum control over
attempt to remove the cut-off wheel from the cut while the
kickback or torque reaction during start-up. The operator can wheel is in motion otherwise kickback may occur. Investigate
control torque reactions or kickback forces, if proper precautions are
and take corrective action to eliminate the cause of wheel binding.
taken.
d) Do not restart the cutting operation in the workpiece. Let
b) Never place your hand near the rotating accessory. Accessory
the wheel reach full speed and carefully reenter the cut. The
may kickback over your hand.
wheel may bind, walk up or kickback if the power tool is restarted in the
c) Do not position your body in the area where power tool will
workpiece.
move if kickback occurs. Kickback will propel the tool in direction
e) Support panels or any oversized workpiece to minimize the
opposite to the wheel's movement at the point of snagging.
risk of wheel pinching and kickback. Large workpieces tend to
d) Use special care when working corners, sharp edges etc.
sag under their own weight. Supports must be placed under the
Avoid bouncing and snagging the accessory. Corners, sharp
workpiece near the line of cut and near the edge of the workpiece on
edges or bouncing have a tendency to snag the rotating accessory and
both sides of the wheel.
cause loss of control or kickback.
f) Use extra caution when making a “pocket cut” into existing
e) Do not attach a saw chain woodcarving blade or toothed saw
walls or other blind areas. The protruding wheel may cut gas or
blade. Such blades create frequent kickback and loss of control.
water pipes, electrical wiring or objects that can cause kickback.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR GRINDING AND CUTTING-
Safety Warnings Specific for Sanding Operations:
OFF OPERATIONS
Safety Warnings Specific for Grinding and Abrasive
Cutting-Off Operations
: a) Do not use excessively oversized sanding disc paper. Follow
manufacturers recommendations, when selecting sanding
a) Use only wheel types that are recommended for your power
tool and the specific guard designed for the selected wheel.
paper. Larger sanding paper extending beyond the sanding pad
Wheels for which the power tool was not designed cannot be
presents a laceration hazard and may cause snagging, tearing of the
adequately guarded and are unsafe.
disc or kickback.
b) The guard must be securely attached to the power tool and
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR WIRE BRUSHING
positioned for maximum safety, so the least amount of
OPERATIONS :
wheel is exposed towards the operator. The guard helps to
Safety Warnings Specific for Wire Brushing
protect operator from broken wheel fragments and accidental contact
Operations:
with wheel.
a) Be aware that wire bristles are thrown by the brush even
c) Wheels must be used only for recommended applications.
during ordinary operation. Do not overstress the wires by
For example: do not grind with the side of cut-off wheel.
applying excessive load to the brush. The wire bristles can easily
Abrasive cut-off wheels are intended for peripheral grinding, side
penetrate light clothing and/or skin.
forces applied to these wheels may cause them to shatter.
b) If the use of a guard is recommended for wire brushing, do
d) Always use undamaged wheel flanges that are of correct size
not allow any interference of the wire wheel or brush with
and shape for your selected wheel. Proper wheel flanges support
the guard. Wire wheel or brush may expand in diameter due to work the wheel thus reducing the possibility of wheel breakage. Flanges for
cut-off wheels may be different from grinding wheel flanges.
load and centrifugal forces.