Do not "jam" a cut-off wheel or apply exces-
sive pressure. Do not attempt to make an
excessive depth of cut. Overstressing 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.
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.
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 com-
plete stop. Never attempt to remove the cut-
off wheel from the cut while the wheel is in
motion otherwise kickback may occur. Inves-
tigate and take corrective action to eliminate
the cause of wheel pinching or snagging.
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.
Support panels or any oversized workpiece to
minimize the risk of wheel pinching and kick-
back. 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.
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.
Additional safety instructions for wire
brushing operations
Safety warnings specific for wire
brushing operations (AGSZ18-90 LBL):
Be aware that wire bristles are thrown by the
brush even during ordinary operation. Do not
overstress the wires by applying excessive
load to the brush. The wire bristles can easily
penetrate light clothing and/or skin.
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.
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.
Further safety warnings
(AGSZ18-90 LBL)
Do not allow for any loose parts of the polish-
ing bonnets, especially fastening cords. Stow
away or shorten the fastening cords. Loose,
rotating fastening cords can take hold of your
fingers or become caught or entangled in the
workpiece.
Make sure that the application tools are
mounted in accordance with the manufactur-
ers instructions. The mounted application
tools must be able to rotate freely. Incorrectly
mounted application tools can become loose
during operation and be thrown from the
machine.
Handle grinding accessories carefully and
store them according to the manufacturer's
instructions. Damaged grinding accessories
can develop cracks and burst during opera-
tion.
When using application tools with a threaded
insert, take care that the thread in the appli-
cation tool is long enough to hold the spindle
length of the power tool. The thread in the
application tool must match the thread on the
spindle. Incorrectly mounted application
tools can loosen during operation and cause
injuries.
Do not direct the power tool against yourself,
other persons or animals. Danger of injury
from sharp or hot application tools.
Beware of any concealed electric cables, gas
or water conduits. Check the working area
before commencing work, e. g. with a metal
detector.
Do not rivet or screw any name-plates or
signs onto the power tool. If the insulation is
damaged, protection against an electric shock
will be ineffective. Adhesive labels are recom-
mended.
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