ULTI-MATE MANUAL
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3.2 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.
a)
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 o
ver kickback or torque reaction during start-up.
The operator can control torque reactions or kickback forces, if proper precautions are taken.
b)
Never place your hand near the rotating accessory.
Accessory may kickback over your hand.
c)
Do not position your body in the area wh
ere power tool will move if kickback occurs.
Kickback will propel the
tool in direction opposite to the wheel’s movement at the point of snagging.
d)
Use special care when working corners, sharp edges etc.
Avoid bouncing and snagging the accessory.
Corners,
sharp edges or bouncing have a tendency to snag the rotating accessory and cause loss of control or kickback.
e) Do not attach a saw chain woodcarving blade or toothed saw blade.
Such blades create frequent kickback and
loss of control.
3.3 Safety Warnings Specific for Polishing Operations:
a)
Do not allow any loose portion of
the polishing bonnet or its attachment strings to spin freely. Tuck away or
trim any loose attachment strings.
Loose and spinning attachment strings can entangle your fingers or snag on the
workpiece.
3.4 Additional Safety Instructions: WARNING
– Always wear protective goggles.
WARNING – To reduce risk of injury, use only accessories rated at least equal to the maximum speed
marked on the tool.
a) Use only accessories that are specified in the mounting accessories section 5.1 of this manual.
b) Use elastic cushioning layers if they have been supplied with the polishing media and if required.
c)
Observe the specifications of the tool or accessory manufacturer! Protect the discs from grease or impacts!
d) Polishing discs should be stored and handled in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
e)
Never use bonded abrasive cutting discs or grinding wheels
with the ULTI-MATE
TM
Polishing tool.
f)
The workpiece must lay flat and be secured against slipping, e.g. using clamps. Large workpieces must be
sufficiently supported.
g) Damaged, eccentric, or vibrating tools must not be used.
h) Pull the plug out of the socket before making any adjustments, converting, or servicing the machine.
i)
Secure small workpieces. For example, clamp in a vice.
