tungsten carbide cutter grabs, it may jump
from the groove and you could lose control
of the tool. NOTE: Only those accessories
are listed that are permitted to be used
with the tool. Do not attach a saw chain
woodcarving blade, segmented diamond
wheel with a peripheral gap greater than 10
mm (13/32") or toothed saw blade. Such
blades create frequent kickback and loss of
control.
3. Safety warnings specific for
grinding and abrasive cutting-off
operations
a. Use only wheel types that are recom-
mended for your power tool and only for
recommended applications. For example:
do not grind with the side of a cut-off
wheel. Abrasive cut-off wheels are intended
for peripheral grinding, side forces applied
to these wheels may cause them to shatter.
b. For threaded abrasive cones and plugs
use only undamaged wheel mandrels with
an unrelieved shoulder flange that are of
correct size and length. Proper mandrels
will reduce the possibility of breakage.
c. Do not "jam" a cut-off wheel or apply
excessive pressure. Do not attempt to
make an excessive depth of cut. Over-
stressing the wheel increases the loading
and susceptibility to twisting or snagging of
the wheel in the cut and the possibility of
kickback or wheel breakage.
d. Do not position your hand in line with
and behind the rotating wheel. When the
wheel, at the point of operation, is moving
away from your hand, the possible kickback
may propel the spinning wheel and the
power tool directly at you.
e. When wheel is pinched, snagged 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. Investigate and take correc-
tive action to eliminate the cause of wheel
pinching or snagging.
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Power Tool-Specific Safety Warnings
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
f. Do not restart the cutting operation in the
workpiece. Let the wheel reach full speed
and carefully re-enter the cut. The wheel
may bind, walk up or kickback if the power
tool is restarted in the workpiece.
g. Support panels or any oversized work-
piece to minimize the risk of wheel pinch-
ing 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
workpiece on both sides of the wheel.
h. 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 kickback.
4. Safety warnings specific for wire
brushing operations
a. Be aware that wire bristles are thrown by
the brush even during ordinary operation.
Do not overstress the wires by apply-
ing excessive load to the brush. The wire
bristles can easily penetrate light clothing
and/or skin.
b. Allow brushes to run at operating speed
for at least one minute before using
them. During this time no one is to stand
in front or in line with the brush. Loose
bristles or wires will be discharged during
the run-in time.
c. Direct the discharge of the spinning wire
brush away from you. Small particles and
tiny wire fragments may be discharged
at high velocity during the use of these
brushes and may become imbedded in your
skin.
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