Cut-Off Machine Safety Warnings - Berner BWC 35 Manual Original

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power tool repaired before use. Many acci-
dents are caused by poorly maintained power
tools.
 Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edg-
es are less likely to bind and are easier to con-
trol.
 Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits
etc. in accordance with these instructions,
taking into account the working conditions
and the work to be performed. Use of the pow-
er tool for operations different from those intend-
ed could result in a hazardous situation.
Service
 Have your power tool serviced by a qualified
repair person using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the pow-
er tool is maintained.

Cut-off machine safety warnings

 The guard provided with the tool must be se-
curely attached to the power tool and posi-
tioned for maximum safety, so the least
amount of wheel is exposed towards the oper-
ator. Position yourself and bystanders away
from the plane of the rotating wheel. The guard
helps to protect operator from broken wheel
fragments and accidental contact with wheel.
 Use only bonded reinforced or diamond cut-
off wheels for your power tool. Just because an
accessory can be attached to your power tool, it
does not assure safe operation.
 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.
 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 diameter for your selected wheel.
Proper wheel flanges support the wheel thus re-
ducing the possibility of wheel breakage.
 The outside diameter and the thickness of
your accessory must be within the capacity
rating of your power tool. Incorrectly sized ac-
cessories cannot be adequately guarded or con-
trolled.
 The arbour size of wheels and flanges must
properly fit the spindle of the power tool.
Wheels and flanges with arbour holes that do not
match the mounting hardware of the power tool
will run out of balance, vibrate excessively and
may cause loss of control.
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 Do not use damaged wheels. Before each use,
inspect the wheels for chips and cracks. If
power tool or wheel is dropped, inspect for
damage or install an undamaged wheel. After
inspecting and installing the wheel, position
yourself and bystanders away from the plane
of the rotating wheel and run the power tool at
maximum no load speed for one minute. Dam-
aged wheels will normally break apart during this
test time.
 Wear personal protective equipment. Depend-
ing on application, use face shield, safety gog-
gles or safety glasses. As appropriate, wear
dust mask, hearing protectors, gloves and
workshop apron capable of stopping small
abrasive or workpiece fragments. The eye pro-
tection must be capable of stopping flying debris
generated by various operations. The dust mask
or respirator must be capable of filtrating parti-
cles generated by your operation. Prolonged ex-
posure to high intensity noise may cause hearing
loss.
 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 accesso-
ry may fly away and cause injury beyond imme-
diate area of operation.
 Hold the power tool by insulated gripping sur-
faces only, when performing an operation
where the cutting accessory may contact hid-
den wiring or its own cord. Cutting accessory
contacting a "live" wire may make exposed met-
al parts of the power tool "live" and could give
the operator an electric shock.
 Position the cord clear of the spinning acces-
sory. If you lose control, the cord may be cut or
snagged and your hand or arm may be pulled in-
to the spinning wheel.
 Never lay the power tool down until the acces-
sory has come to a complete stop. The spin-
ning wheel may grab the surface and pull the
power tool out of your control.
 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.
 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.
 Do not operate the power tool near flammable
materials. Sparks could ignite these materials.
 Do not use accessories that require liquid
coolants. Using water or other liquid coolants
may result in electrocution or shock.
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