d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of
children and do not allow persons unfamiliar
with the power tool or these instructions to
operate the power tool. Power tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
e) Maintain power tools and accessories. Check
for misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts and any other condition
that may affect the power tool's operation. If
damaged, have the power tool repaired be-
fore use. Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained power tools.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting
edges are less likely to bind and are easier to
control.
g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits
etc. in accordance with these instructions, tak-
ing into account the working conditions and
the work to be performed. Use of the power
tool for operations different from those intended
could result in a hazardous situation.
h) Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry,
clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery
handles and grasping surfaces do not allow
for safe handling and control of the tool in unex-
pected situations.
5. Service
a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified
repair person using only identical replace-
ment parts. This will ensure that the safety of
the power tool is maintained.
Safety instructions for abra-
sive cutting appliances
1) Safety instructions for abrasive
cutting appliances
a) Ensure that you and everyone else in the
vicinity remain outside of the range of the
rotating grinding disc. The blade guard is
designed to protect the operator from fragments
and accidental contact with the grinding tool.
PMTS 180 A1
b) Use only reinforced bonded or diamond-
coated cutting discs for your power tool. Just
because you can attach the accessories to your
power tool does not guarantee they are safe to
use.
c) The permissible speed of the accessory tool
used must be at least as high as the maximum
speed specified for the power tool. Acces-
sories that rotate faster than the permissible rate
can break and throw pieces into the air.
d) Grinding tools should only be used for the
recommended applications. For example:
Never grind with the side surface of a cut-
ting disc. Cutting discs are designed to remove
material with the edge of the disc. Any lateral
application of force on these grinding tools can
lead to a breakage.
e) Always use an undamaged clamping flange
of the correct size and shape for the selected
grinding disc. Suitable flanges support the
grinding disc and reduce the risk of disc break-
age.
f) The external diameter and thickness of the
attachment part used must comply with the
dimensions of the power tool. Incorrectly
dimensioned accessory tools cannot be suffi-
ciently shielded or controlled.
g) Grinding discs and flanges must fit precisely
onto the grinding spindle of your power tool.
Accessory tools which do not fit precisely on
the grinding spindle of the power tool will rotate
unevenly, vibrate severely and can lead to a
loss of control.
h) Do not use damaged grinding discs. Check
the grinding discs before each use for chips
and cracks. If the power tool or grinding disc
is dropped, check to see if either are dam-
aged or use an undamaged grinding disc.
After checking and inserting the grinding
disc, ensure that you and any other people
in the vicinity remain outside of the range of
the rotating grinding disc and allow the tool
to rotate at maximum speed for one minute.
Damaged grinding discs usually break during
this test period.
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