Safety Precautions (continued)
Do not use toothed wood cutting wheels. This type of wheel will increase the risk of
kickback which could result in serious injury.
Do not use worn down wheels from larger tools. They will not be compatible with this
Grinder.
Do not use reducing bushes to enable the fitting of wheels with a larger hub size.
Replace illegible, damaged or missing safety labels. Keep this manual clean and
readily available so it can be referred to by all operators.
KICKBACK WARNING
Be aware of ‘Kickback’ during operation. This happens when a grinding or cutting wheel is
misaligned, binds or is pinched in the work piece. The Grinder reacts violently lifting out of
the work piece back towards the operator and could result in serious injury especially if
the wheel shatters.
Kickback occurs due to operator error, and injury can be avoided by taking proper
precautions and following the procedures listed.
Grip the Grinder firmly by the side handle and around the trigger / handle. Always
use both hands when operating be prepared for the unexpected when using.
Position your body away from the line of any kickback should it occur.
When using a cutting wheel always cut in a straight line. Do not twist the wheel or try
to cut round corners, this puts a side load on the wheel and it will either jam or shat-
ter causing ‘kickback’.
Do not force the wheel to cut. Only apply light pressure and let the wheel do the
work.
Do not start the Grinder with the wheel in contact with the work piece. Introduce a
free spinning wheel slowly to the work piece.
Complacency can be a killer. The attitude of ‘I’ve been using an angle grinder
for years I know what I’m doing it’s never happened to me’ could be your un-
doing. Stay alert, Stay alive.
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