d)
The rated speed of the accessory must be at
least equal to the maximum speed marked on the
power tool.
Accessories running faster than their
rated speed can break and fly apart.
e)
The outside diameter and the thickness of your
accessory must be within the capacity rating of
your power tool.
Incorrectly sized accessories can-
not be adequately guarded or controlled.
f)
The arbour size of wheels, flanges, backing pads
or any other accessory must properly fit the spin-
dle of the power tool.
Accessories with arbour holes
that do not match the mounting hardware of the
power tool will run out of balance, vibrate exces-
sively and may cause loss of control.
g)
Do not use a damaged accessory. Before each
use inspect the accessory such as abrasive
wheels for chips and cracks, backing pad for
cracks, tear or excess wear, wire brush for loose
or cracked wires. If power tool or accessory
is dropped, inspect for damage or install an
undamaged accessory. After inspecting and
installing an accessory, position yourself and
bystanders away from the plane of the rotating
accessory and run the power tool at maximum
no-load speed for one minute.
Damaged
accessories will normally break apart during this test
time.
h)
Wear personal protective equipment. Depending
on application, use face shield, safety goggles or
safety glasses. As appropriate, wear dust mask,
hearing protectors, gloves and 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 eye protection must be capable of
stopping flying debris generated by various opera-
tions. The dust mask or respirator must be capable of
filtrating particles generated by your operation. Pro-
longed exposure to high intensity noise may cause
hearing loss.
i)
Keep bystanders a safe distance away from
work area. Anyone entering the work area must
wear personal protective equipment.
Fragments
of workpiece or of a broken accessory may fly
away and cause injury beyond immediate area of
operation.
j)
Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces
only, when performing an operation where the
cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring or
its own cord.
Cutting accessory contacting a "live"
wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool
"live" and could give the operator an electric shock.
k)
Position the cord clear of the spinning accessory.
If you lose control, the cord may be cut or snagged
and your hand or arm may be pulled into the spinning
accessory.
l)
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.
m)
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.
n)
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.
o)
Do not operate the power tool near flammable
materials.
Sparks could ignite these materials.
p)
Do not use accessories that require liquid
coolants.
Using water or other liquid coolants may
result in electrocution or shock.
5.3 Kickback and related warnings
Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or snagged
rotating wheel, backing pad, brush or any other acces-
sory. 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 in-
correct 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 po-
sition 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 kickback forces, if proper
precautions are taken.
b)
Never place your hand near the rotating acces-
sory.
Accessory may kickback over your hand.
c)
Do not position your body in the area where 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 ac-
cessory.
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.
5.4 Safety warnings specific for grinding and
abrasive cutting-off operations
a)
Use only wheel types 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 guarded
and are unsafe.
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Printed: 10.12.2013 | Doc-Nr: PUB / 5069463 / 000 / 01
