Kickback And Related Warnings - Rupes LHR21III Manual De Instrucciones

a safe operation; read the following additional instructions.
4. The rated speed of the accessories must be at least equi-
valent to the maximum speed specified on the tool. Using
the accessories at speeds above the rated one, may cause
them to break or be projected into the air.
5. The external diameter and thickness of the accessories
must match the specifications of the tool. Accessories
with incorrect dimensions cannot be adequately protected
or controlled.
6. The configuration of accessories must match the tool. The
use of accessories that cannot be perfectly fitted on the too
may result in imbalance, excessive vibrations and in the im-
instructions.
possibility of controlling the tool.
4.The rated speed of the accessories must be at least
7. Do not use damaged accessories. Before use, inspect all the
equivalent to the maximum speed specified on the tool.
Using the accessories at speeds above the rated one, may
accessories. Inspect the supporting pads and verify there
cause them to break or be projected into the air.
are no cracks, tears or excessive wear. If the tool or acces-
5.The external diameter and thickness of the accessories
sory has fallen, verify that they are not damaged or install a
must match the specifications of the tool. Accessories with
new accessory. After inspecting or installing an accessory,
incorrect dimensions cannot be adequately protected or
test the operation of the tool at maximum speed and without
controlled.
load for one minute, keeping at a safety distance. If the ac-
6.The configuration of accessories must match the tool. The
cessories are damaged, they will break during this test.
use of accessories that cannot be perfectly fitted on the tool
8. Wear personal protective equipment. Depending on appli-
may result in imbalance, excessive vibrations and in the
cation, use face shield,safety goggles or safety glasses.
impossibility of controlling the tool.
As appropriate, wear dust mask, hearing protectors, gloves
7.Do not use damaged accessories. Before use, inspect all
the accessories. Inspect the supporting pads and verify
and workshop apron capable of stopping small abrasive or
there are no cracks, tears or excessive wear. If the tool or
workpiece fragments. The eye protection must be capable
accessory has fallen, verify that they are not damaged or
of stopping flying debris generated by various operations.
install a new accessory. After inspecting or installing an
The dust mask or respirator must be capable of filtrating parti-
accessory, test the operation of the tool at maximum speed
cles generated by your operation. Prolonged exposure to high
and without load for one minute, keeping at a safety
intensity noise may cause hearing loss.
distance. If the accessories are damaged, they will break
9. Keep bystanders a safe distance away from work area.
during this test.
Anyone entering the work area must wear personal pro-
8.Wear personal protective equipment. Depending on
tective equipment. Fragments of workpiece or of a broken
application, use face shield,safety goggles or safety
accessory may fly away and cause injury beyond immedia-
glasses. As appropriate, wear dust mask, hearing
protectors, gloves and workshop apron capable of stopping te area of operation.
small abrasive or workpiece fragments. The eye protection
10.Hold power tool by insulated surfaces only, when per-
must be capable of stopping flying debris generated by
forming an operation where the cutting accessory may
various operations. The dust mask or respirator must be
contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Cutting accessory
capable of filtrating particles generated by your operation.
contacting a "live" wire may make exposed metal parts of
Prolonged exposure to high intensity noise may cause hearing
the power tool "live" and shock the operator.
loss.
11.Position the cord clear of the spinning accessory. If you
9.Keep bystanders a safe distance away from work area.
lose control, the cord may be cut or snagged and your hand
Anyone entering the work area must wear personal
or arm may be pulled into the spinning accessory.
protective equipment. Fragments of workpiece or of a broken
12.Never lay the power tool down until the accessory has
accessory may fly away and cause injury beyond immediate
come to a complete stop. The spinning accessory may
area of operation.
10.Hold power tool by insulated surfaces only, when
grab the surface and pull the power tool out of your control.
performing an operation where the cutting accessory may
13.Do not run the power tool while carrying it at your side.
contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Cutting accessory
Accidental contact with the spinning accessory could snag
contacting a "live" wire may make exposed metal parts of the
your clothing, pulling the accessory into your body.
power tool "live" and shock the operator.
14.Regularly clean the power tool's air vents. The motor's
11.Position the cord clear of the spinning accessory. If you
fan will draw the dust inside the housing and excessive
lose control, the cord may be cut or snagged and your hand
accumulation of powdered metal may cause electrical ha-
or arm may be pulled into the spinning accessory.
zards.
12.Never lay the power tool down until the accessory has
15.Do not operate the power tool near flammable materials.
come to a complete stop. The spinning accessory may grab
Sparks could ignite these materials.
the surface and pull the power tool out of your control.
13.Do not run the power tool while carrying it at your side. 16.Do not use accessories that require liquid coolants. Using
Accidental contact with the spinning accessory could snag
water or other liquid coolants may result in electrocution or
your clothing, pulling the accessory into your body.
shock.
14.Regularly clean the power tool's air vents. The motor's
Further Safety Instructions for All Operations
fan will draw the dust inside the housing and excessive

KICKBACK AND RELATED WARNINGS

accumulation of powdered metal may cause electrical
Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or snagged rotating
hazards.
wheel, backing pad, brush or anyother accessory. Pinching or
15.Do not operate the power tool near flammable materials.
Sparks could ignite these materials.
snagging causes rapid stalling of the rotating accessory which
16.Do not use accessories that require liquid coolants. Using
in turn causes the uncontrolled power tool to be forced in the
water or other liquid coolants may result in electrocution or
direction opposite of the accessory's rotation at the point of
shock.
the binding.
For example, if a polishing mop is snagged or pinched by the
Further Safety Instructions for All Operations
KICKBACK AND RELATED WARNINGS
workpiece, the edge of the mop that is entering into the pinch
point can dig into the surface of the material causing the mop
to climb out or kick out.The mop may either jump toward or
away from the operator, depending on direction of the mop's
movement at the point of pinching. Polishing mops may also
break under these conditions.
Kickback is the result of tool misuse and/or incorrect operating
procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking proper
precautions as given below:
1) Maintain a firm grip on the power tool and position your
body and arm to allow you to resist kickback forces.
Always use auxiliary handle, if provided, for maximum
Kickback is the result of tool misuse and/or incorrect operating
control over kickback or torque reaction during start up.
procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking proper
The operator can control torque reaction or kickback forces,
precautions as given below:
1) Maintain a firm grip on the power tool and position your
if proper precautions are taken.
body and arm to allow you to resist kickback forces. Always
2) Never place your hand near the rotating accessory. Ac-
use auxiliary handle, if provided, for maximum control over
cessory may kickback over your hand.
kickback or torque reaction during start up. The operator
3) Do not position your body in the area where power tool
can control torque reaction or kickback forces, if proper
will move if kickback occurs. Kickback will propel the tool
precautions are taken.
in direction opposite to the wheel's movement at the point
2) Never place your hand near the rotating accessory.
of snagging.
Accessory may kickback over your hand.
4) Use special care when working corners, sharp edges,
3) Do not position your body in the area where power tool
etc. Avoid bouncing and snagging the accessory. Corners,
will move if kickback occurs. Kickback will propel the tool in
sharp edges or bouncing have a tendency to snag the rota-
direction opposite to the wheel's movement at the point of
snagging.
ting accessory and cause loss of control or kickback.
4) Use special care when working corners, sharp edges, etc.
5) Do not attach a saw chain woodcarving blade or toothed
Avoid bouncing and snagging the accessory. Corners, sharp
saw blade. Such blades create frequent kickback and loss
edges or bouncing have a tendency to snag the rotating
of control.
accessory and cause loss of control or kickback.
Additional Specific Safety Instructions for Polishers
5) Do not attach a saw chain woodcarving blade or toothed
• Always use eye protection. All users and bystanders must
saw blade. Such blades create frequent kickback and loss of
wear eye protection that conforms to ANSI Z87.1.
control.
Additional Specific Safety Instructions for Polishers
• Clean out your tool often, especially after heavy use. Dust
• Always use eye protection. All users and bystanders must
and grit containing metal particles often accumulate on in-
wear eye protection that conforms to ANSI Z87.1.
terior surfaces and could create an electric shock hazard.
• Clean out your tool often, especially after heavy use. Dust
• Do not operate this tool for long periods of time. Vibration
and grit containing metal particles often accumulate on
caused by the operating action of this tool may cause per-
interior surfaces and could create an electric shock hazard.
manent injury to fingers, hands and arms. Use gloves to
• Do not operate this tool for long periods of time. Vibration
provide extra cushion, take frequent rest periods and limit
caused by the operating action of this tool may cause
daily time of use.
permanent injury to fingers, hands and arms. Use gloves to
• Air vents often cover moving parts and should be avoided.
provide extra cushion, take frequent rest periods and limit daily
Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving
time of use.
• Air vents often cover moving parts and should be avoided.
parts.
Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving
• An extension cord must have adequate wire size (AWG or
parts.
American Wire Gauge) for safety. The smaller the gauge
• An extension cord must have adequate wire size (AWG or
number of the wire, the greater the capacity of the cable,
American Wire Gauge) for safety. The smaller the gauge
that is 16 gauge has more capacity than 18 gauge. An un-
number of the wire, the greater the capacity of the cable, that
dersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in
is 16 gauge has more capacity than 18 gauge. An undersized
loss of power and overheating. When using more than one
cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power
extension to make up the total length, be sure each indivi-
and overheating. When using more than one extension to
dual extension contains at least the minimum wire size. The
make up the total length, be sure each individual extension
following table shows the correct size to use depending on
contains at least the minimum wire size. The following table
shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use
nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier
the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the
gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
heavier the cord.
Minimum Gauge for Cord Sets Minimum Gauge for Cord Sets
Minimum Gauge for Cord Sets
Volts
Ampere Rationg
120 V
More Than No More Than
0 6
6 10
10 12
12 16
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often
you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these
chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with
Total Lenght of Cord in Feet (meters)
25 (7,6) 50 (15,2) 100 (30,5)
AWG
18 16 16
18 16 14
16 16 14
14 12 Not Recomended
150 (45,7)
14
12
12