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away from the operator, depending on the
direction of the indexable-insert holder at the
point of binding. Indexable inserts can also
break under these conditions.
Kickback is the result of power tool misuse or
incorrect operating procedures. It can be
avoided by taking proper precautions as
described below.
Maintain a firm grip on the power tool and
position your body and arms to allow you to
resist kickback forces. The operator can con-
trol torque reactions or kickback forces, if
proper precautions are taken.
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.
Always feed the application tool into the
material in the same direction as the cutting
edge is exiting from the material (which is the
same direction as the chips are thrown).
Guiding the power tool in the wrong direc-
tion causes the cutting edge of the application
tool to climb out of the workpiece and pull
the tool in the direction of this feed.
Further safety warnings
Use ear protection during operation.
Indexable inserts, indexable-insert holder,
workpiece and chippings can be hot after
working. Wear protective gloves.
Use only sharp, undamaged indexable inserts.
Keep your hands away from the milling area
and the application tools.
Do not direct the power tool against yourself,
other persons or animals. Danger of injury
from sharp or hot application tools.
Do not jam or seize the indexable insert or
apply excessive pressure than the maximum
allowed. Do not set a larger bevel height than
maximally allowed. Overstressing the index-
able inserts increases the loading and suscep-
tibility to wedging or snagging in the cut, and
thus increases the possibility of kickback or
indexable insert breakage.
Do not position your body directly in front or
behind the indexable insert when operating
the machine, position yourself parallel to the
cutting surface. When moving the indexable
inserts into the workpiece any potential kick-
back could result in contact with the index-
able inserts.
Turn or replace blunt indexable inserts or
those with worn off coating in good time.
Blunt indexable inserts increase the risk of the
machine jamming and breaking out.
Use a stationary extraction system, blow out
ventilation slots frequently and connect a
residual current device (RCD) on the line side.
When working metal under extreme operat-
ing conditions, it is possible for conductive
dust to settle in the interior of the power
tool. The total insulation of the power tool
can be impaired.
Do not rivet or screw any name-plates or
signs onto the power tool. If the insulation is
damaged, protection against an electric shock
will be ineffective. Adhesive labels are recom-
mended.
Do not work materials containing magnesium.
Danger of fire.
Do not work CFP (carbon-fiber-reinforced
polymer) and materials containing asbestos.
These materials are considered carcinogenic.
Replace a damaged or cracked auxiliary han-
dle. Do not operate the power tool with a
defective auxiliary handle.