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Do not run the power tool while carrying it at
your side. Accidental contact with the spin-
ning 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 pow-
dered metal may cause electrical hazards.
Do not operate the power tool near flamma-
ble materials. Sparks could ignite these
materials.
Do not use accessories that require liquid
coolants. Using water or other liquid cool-
ants may result in electrocution or shock.
Secure the work piece firmly. A work piece
that is gripped tightly in a clamping device or
vice, is more secure than if held by hand.
Kickback and related warnings
Kickback is the sudden reaction to a pinched
or snagged rotating application tool. Pinch-
ing or snagging causes the rotating applica-
tion tool to rapidly stop. This can cause a
power tool to be forced in the opposite
direction to the rotating application tool at
the point of binding.
For example, if the indexable insert is
snagged or pinched in the workpiece, the
edge of the indexable insert entering into
the workpiece can get caught, causing the
indexable insert to break out or cause kick-
back. The indexable-insert holder may
either jump toward or away from the oper-
ator, depending on the direction of the
indexable-insert holder at the point of bind-
ing. 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
control torque reactions or kickback forces,
if proper precautions are taken.
Use special care when working corners,
sharp edges, etc. Avoid bouncing and snag-
ging the accessory. Corners, sharp edges or
bouncing have a tendency to snag the rotat-
ing 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 applica-
tion tool to climb out of the workpiece and
pull the tool in the direction of this feed.
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
indexable inserts increases the loading and
susceptibility 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 index-
able inserts into the workpiece any potential
kickback could result in contact with the
indexable 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.
Do not use the power tool without the guide
plate.
Further safety warnings
Do not use a damaged power tool. Before
each use of the power tool, check the hous-
ing and other components for damage such
as cracks or breakage.
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 your-
self, other persons or animals. Danger of
injury from sharp or hot application tools.