Kickback And Related Warnings; Residual Risks - Rebel RB-1031 Manual Del Usuario

marked on the power tool. Accessories operated faster than their rated speed
can break and fly apart.
• Blade length must be appropriate for the thickness of the workpiece. The blade
length should be sufficient to extend beyond the whole workpiece throughout the
stroke. Incorrectly sized accessories cannot be adequately guarded or controlled.
• The size of accessory must properly fit the spindle of the power tool. Accessories
that do not match the mounting hardware of the power tool are likely to run out of
balance; vibrate and are likely to cause loss of control.

Kickback and related warnings

Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or snagged moving blade. Pinching or snagging
causes rapid stalling of the cutting accessory which in turn causes the uncontrolled power
tool to be forced in the direction opposite of the accessory's rotation at the point of the
binding.
For example, if a blade is snagged or pinched by the work piece, the edge of the blade that
is entering into the pinch point can dig into the surface of the material causing the blade to
climb out or kick out.
The blade may either jump towards or away from the operator, depending on direction of
the blade's movement at the point of pinching.
Kickback is the result of power tool misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures or
conditions and can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below:
• Maintain a firm grip on the power tool and position your body and arms to allow
you to resist kickback forces. Always use auxiliary handle, if provided, for maximum
control over kickback or torque reaction during start-up. The operator can control
torque reactions or kickback forces, if proper precautions are taken.
• Never place your hand near the moving accessory. The accessory may kickback over
your hand.
• Do not position your body in the area where the power tool will move if kickback
occurs. Kickback will propel the power tool in the direction opposite to the blade's
movement at the point of snagging.
• 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.

Residual risks

Even when the power tool is used as prescribed it is not possible to eliminate all residual risk
factors. The following hazards may arise in connection with the power tool's construction
and design:
• Damage to lungs if a dust mask is not worn.
• Damage to hearing if hearing protection is not worn.
• Health defects resulting from vibration emission if the power tool is being used over
longer period of time or not adequately managed and properly maintained.
• Injuries and damage to property to due to broken accessories that are suddenly dashed.
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