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Perform all the needed adjustments
and in case of doubts ask your
distributor for assistance.
2.4 - WHILE OPERATING
Keep other people away from
the working area. Never use the
tool if animals or people, particularly
children, are nearby.
Keep the working area clean, organized
and well illuminated (brightness from
250 to 300 lux), in order to reduce
the risk of accidents.
Always
wear
personal
equipment. Wearing safety goggles,
safety masks, ear protection, non-slip
safety footwear, long sleeve clothing,
gloves and helmet under proper
conditions reduces the risk of injuries.
If the type of work predicts the
projection of particles or residues that
may be hot or incandescent, use a
protective heat-resistant apron.
Everyone that enters the working
area must wear personal protective
equipment.
Fragments
projected during operation that may
cause injuries outside the direct
working area.
The clothing worn while operating the
tool must be appropriate and tight,
such as a work coverall. Do not wear
loose clothing or jewellery. Keep hair,
clothing and gloves away from the
moving parts.
The control and safety devices installed
in the machine must not be removed or
inhibited.
To ensure a safe operation, you must:
�
The rotating accessories rated
speed must be, at least, equal to the
maximum speed stated in the technical
specifications of the machine;
�
When using the machine, place
yourself in a stable position and well
balanced. Hold the equipment firmly to
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ensure a continuous operation and to
withstand unexpected situations, such
as a kickback;
The kickback is a sudden reaction
that happens when the machine is
switched on and the rotating accessory
gets stuck or it's pressed. It causes an
instantly reversing movement of the
equipment. The rotating accessory
kickback causes the tool to be forced
in the opposite rotation direction of the
rotating accessory.
The kickback occurs due to an
incorrect use of the tool or due to a
protective
not proper working procedure which
can cause serious injuries to the user.
To avoid the kickback, the following
precautions must be considered:
- Always use the side handle to ensure
a bigger control when starting and
accelerating the tool;
- Place and keep the rotating
accessory in the right position and
well tightened;
- Do not place yourself in the area
can
be
where the machine will move in case
of a kickback;
- When the rotating accessory gets
stuck, switch off the machine;
� Never place your hands near the
rotating accessory once it may revert
over your hand. Keep your hands
away from the rotating parts;
. To avoid the displacement or
projection of the work piece, use
a fastening device or a work bench
to ensure a safe operation. Place
and keep the work piece in the right
position and well fastened;
�The external diameter, the thickness
and accessory notch must match the
tool's technical specifications. Wrong
size accessories may not be properly
protected or controlled;
�Always use the disc protection when
using grinding discs. If it needs to be
changed, it must be replaced for one
equal and with a protection angle not
wider than 180°;
�Never leave the tool before the rotating
accessory is completely stopped. The
accessory may touch the supporting
surface making you lose machine's
control;
�
Make sure that the ventilation openings
are not blocked while operating the
machine. Do not place any objects over
the grids;
�
The accessories and the tool itself
may overheat while operating. It might
burn the user;
�
Make sure that you don't damage
the electrical circuits, gas and water
pipes when operating the equipment.
Any of these damages may cause fires,
explosions, electrical shocks or several
expensive losses;
�
Avoid using the machine on surfaces
coated with paints containing lead or
other materials harmful to health. Any
contact or inhalation of dust may cause
allergic reactions and / or breathing
diseases.
�
Materials containing asbestos cannot
be worked. Asbestos is carcinogenic;
2.5 - MAINTENANCE AND
CLEANING
Before cleaning, adjusting, repairing
and maintenance works, remove the
battery.
Replace worn or damaged parts
immediately, so that the machine is
always in a safe operating condition.
CLEANING
Keep this tool clean and dry, free from
oil, lubricants or grease. The machine
must be carefully cleaned after each
use.
Do not use aggressive cleaning
products. These products may damage