► Wear personal protective equipment. Depending
on the application, use a face shield, safety
goggles or safety glasses. As appropriate, wear
a dust mask, hearing protection, gloves and
a workshop 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 workpieces 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 come into contact
with hidden wiring or its own 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 acces
sory 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.
Kickback and related
warnings
►
Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or
snagged rotating wheel. Pinching or snagging
causes rapid stalling of the rotating wheel which in
turn causes the uncontrolled power tool to be forced
in the direction opposite of the wheel’s rotation at
the point of the binding.
► 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 kick
back forces, if proper precautions are taken.
► Never place your hand near the rotating
accessory.
The accessory may kickback over your hand.
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10/2012
Estrich-Fugenschneider EF 135, #68679
