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 kickout. 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.
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 kickback forces, if proper precautions
are taken.
Never place your hand near the rotating accessory.
Accessory may kickback over your hand.
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.
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.
Do not attach a saw chain woodcarving blade or toothed
saw blade. Such blades create frequent kickback and loss of
control.
Safety Warnings Specific for Grinding and Abrasive Cut-
ting-Off Operations:
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.
The guard must be securely attached to the power tool and
positioned for maximum safety, so the least amount of whe-
el is exposed towards the operator. The guard helps to protect
operator from broken wheel fragments and accidental contact
with wheel.
Wheels must be used only for recommended applications.
For example: do not grind with the side of cut-off wheel.
Abrasive cut-off wheels are intended for peripheral grinding, side
forces applied to these wheels may cause them to shatter.
Always use undamaged wheel flanges that are of correct
size and shape for your selected wheel. Proper wheel flanges
support the wheel thus reducing the possibility of wheel breaka-
ge. Flanges for cut-off wheels may be different from grinding
wheel flanges.
Do not use worn down wheels from larger power tools. Whe-
el intended for larger power tool is not suitable for the higher
speed of a smaller tool and may burst.
Additional Safety Warnings Specific for Abrasive Cutting-
Off Operations:
Do not "jam" the cut-off wheel or apply excessive pressure.
Do not attempt to make an excessive depth of cut. Overstressing
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the wheel increases the loading and susceptibility to twisting or
binding of the wheel in the cut and the possibility of kickback or
wheel breakage.
Do not position your body in line with and behind the rota-
ting wheel. When the wheel, at the point of operation, is moving
away from your body, the possible kickback may propel the spin-
ning wheel and the power tool directly at you.
When wheel is binding or when interrupting a cut for any
reason, switch off the power tool and hold the power tool
motionless until the wheel comes to a complete stop. Never
attempt to remove the cut-off wheel from the cut while the
wheel is in motion otherwise kickback may occur. Investi-
gate and take corrective action to eliminate the cause of wheel
binding.
Do not restart the cutting operation in the workpiece. Let
the wheel reach full speed and carefully reenter the cut. The
wheel may bind, walk up or kickback if the power tool is restarted
in the workpiece.
Support panels or any oversized workpiece to minimize the
risk of wheel pinching and kickback. Large workpieces tend
to sag under their own weight. Supports must be placed under
the workpiece near the line of cut and near the edge of the wor-
kpiece on both sides of the wheel.
Use extra caution when making a "pocket cut" into existing
walls or other blind areas. The protruding wheel may cut gas
or water pipes, electrical wiring or objects that can cause kick-
back.
Do not use type 1 abrasive wheels designed for straight
grinding.
Do not attempt to cut large stock or sheets of metal as this
machine is not designed to be a dedicated cut-off machine.
Safety Warnings Specific For Sanding Operations:
Do not use excessively oversized sanding disc paper. Fo-
llow manufacturer's recommendations, when selecting san-
ding paper. Larger sanding paper extending beyond the san-
ding pad presents a laceration hazard and may cause snagging,
tearing of the disc or kickback.
3. Instructions for use
3.1 Placement of the tool
Disconnect the plug from the power source befo-
re making any assembly, adjustments or changing
accessories. Such preventive safety measures reduce
the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
This tool is intended for straight cuts in wood, plastic, metal,
drywall, fiberboard, and tile using the applicable accessories re-
commended.
3.2 Assembly
1. Rotate the fixing bolt 22 with the wrench in the sense provided
clockwise and remove the fixing bolt 22 and the outer flange 21.
If the axis moves while trying to loosen the fixing bolt 22, press
the spindle lock 18.
2. Slide the disc 10 behind the face shield and fit against the
inner flange 20 on the shaft.
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