GRAPHITE 58GE107 Manual página 8

RECOIL AND APPROPRIATE SAFETY INDICATIONS
● Kickback is the sudden reaction of the power tool to the blocking or
snagging of a rotating tool such as a grinding wheel, sanding pad, wire
brush, etc. Snagging or blocking leads to a sudden stop of the rotating
work tool. The uncontrolled power tool will thus be jerked in the direction
opposite to the direction of rotation of the working tool. If, for example,
the grinding wheel gets jammed or blocked in the workpiece, the edge of
the grinding wheel, which is immersed in the material, can become
jammed and cause it to fall off or eject. The movement of the grinding
wheel (towards or away from the operator) is then dependent on the
direction of movement of the grinding wheel at the point of blockage. In
addition, grinding discs can also break. Kickback is the result of improper
or incorrect use of the power tool. It can be avoided by taking the
appropriate precautions described below.
● Hold the power tool firmly, with your body and hands in a
position to mitigate kickback. If an auxiliary handle is included as
part of the standard equipment, it should always be used to have
the greatest control over the recoil forces or the recoil torque
during start-up. The operator can control the jerking and recoiling
phenomena by taking appropriate precautions.
● Be particularly careful when machining corners, sharp edges, etc.
Prevent the work tools from kicking back or becoming jammed. A
rotating work tool is more susceptible to jamming when machining
angles, sharp edges or if it is kickback. This can result in loss of control
or kickback. Do not use toothed discs. These types of tools often
cause kickback or loss of control of the power tool.
● Always insert the power tool into the material according to the
direction of rotation marked on the tool. Inserting the power tool in the
wrong direction will cause the cutting edge of the work tool to pop out of
the workpiece, causing the power tool to be pulled in the direction of
feed.
● When machining with rotary files, high speed milling tools or
carbide cutters, the workpiece must always be securely clamped.
Even slight tilting of such a working tool in the groove can cause it to lock
up and thus eject. A blockage of the file, high speed cutter or carbide
cutter may cause the tool to jump out of the groove and lead to a loss of
control of the power tool
SPECIAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR GRINDING AND CUTTING
WITH GRINDING WHEELS
● Only use the grinding wheel designed for the power tool and the
guard designed for the grinding wheel. Grinding wheels that are not
tooling for the specific power tool cannot be sufficiently shielded and are
not sufficiently safe.
● For tapered and straight grinding points, only use grinding
wheels of the correct size and length, without undercutting on the
embedment. The grinding wheels provided for this purpose reduce the
likelihood of breakage.
● Avoid jamming the cutting disc or applying too much pressure.
Do not make excessively deep cuts. Overloading the cutting disc
increases its load and its tendency to jam or lock up and thus the
possibility of disc recoil or disc breakage.
● Do not place your hand in front of or behind the rotating cutting
disc. Moving the cutting disc away from you in the workpiece may cause
the power tool to jump away with the rotating disc directly towards your
hand in the event of a kickback.
● In the event of a jam, the cutting disc becoming immobile or a
stoppage, switch off the power tool and wait until the disc has
come to a complete stop. Never attempt to pull the still-moving disc
out of the cutting area, as this may cause a kickback. Take action to
eliminate the cause of a jammed, immobilised blade.
● Do not restart the power tool while it is in the material. The cutting
wheel should reach its full speed before continuing to cut.
Otherwise, the grinding wheel may catch, jump off the workpiece or
cause kickback.
● Plates or large objects should be supported before machining to
reduce the risk of kickback caused by a jammed disc. Large
workpieces may bend under their own weight. The workpiece should
be supported on both sides, both near the cutting line and at the edge.
● Take special care when cutting holes in walls or operating in
other invisible areas. A cutting disc plunging into the material may
cause the tool to eject when it encounters gas pipes, water pipes,
electrical wiring or other objects.
SPECIAL SAFETY GUIDELINES FOR WORKING WITH WIRE
BRUSHES
● It should be taken into account that even with normal use, pieces
of wire are lost through the brush. Do not overload the wires by
applying too much pressure. Airborne pieces of wire can easily
penetrate thin clothing and/or skin.
● Before starting work, start the power tool so that the brushes
rotate for at least one minute at normal operating speed. Ensure
that no one is standing in front of the brush or in the same line as
the brush during this time. As the power tool runs, pieces of wire may
come loose and splatter.
● Also, do not point the rotating wire brush in your direction. When
processing with wire brushes, small pieces of wire can be ejected at high
speed and penetrate the skin.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION
● Do not handle the flexible drive shaft if it is excessively bent. Excessive
bending of the shaft may lead to excessive heating of the armor. Always
disconnect the mini sander from the power supply before making any
adjustments or changing accessories. Failure to do so may result in
unexpected personal injury.
● Never leave the mini grinder running without any supervision. Always
switch off its power supply beforehand. Only put the mini sander aside
when the spindle has stopped rotating.
● Do not touch the working tool (stone or tip) immediately after finishing
work. These components become very hot during operation.
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Use batteries and chargers dedicated to this device
NOTE: The device is intended for indoor use.
Despite the inherently safe design, the use of safety measures and
additional protective measures, there is always a residual risk of
injury.
NOTE: Use outdoors only, keep small children away from the unit.
Pictograms and warnings
1. Warning
2. Read all instructions
3. Protect your eyesight and hearing
4. Protect from rain
5. Keep out of reach of children
6. Wear protective gloves
7. Wear a protective mask
8. Do not expose to temperatures higher than 40°C
9. Do not dispose of in a fire (especially the battery)
10. For indoor use
Description of graphical elements
NR Description
A 1 Battery socket
A 2 Switch
A 3 Tool holder
A 4 Speed controller
A 5 Flexible shaft seat
A 6 Holders for work accessories
A 7 Drawer for work accessories
B 1 Flexible roller
B 2 Spindle lock
B 3 Shaft operating handle
B 4 Flexible shaft fixing nut
B 5 Accessory pin holder
B 6 Flexible shaft holder for drive transmission
HOW TO USE THE MINI SANDER
Figures A ; B show schematic components of the device
BEFORE YOU START WORK
Carefully remove the tool and all accessories from the box. Check that there
is no damage before attempting to use it, insert the battery (not supplied)
into the socket fig.A1 and then switch off the tool using the power switch
fig.A2.
OPERATION OF THE DEVICE
• Always secure all items you are working on in a vise or workbench clamp to
prevent them moving while you are working with the tool.
• Keep the tool front and center, keeping the tool accessory away from the
workpiece.
• Turn the tool on and wait for the motor and accessory to reach full speed.
• Adjust the speed with the adjusting knob Fig. A4
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