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• When carrying out work where the tool could encounter
concealed electrical wires, hold the tool only by the insulated
surfaces of the handle. Contact with the mains lead may cause
voltage to be transmitted to the metal parts of the tool, which
could result in electric shock.
• Never put the appliance down before the working tool has come
to a complete stop. A rotating tool may come into contact with the
surface on which it is put down, so you could lose control of the
unit.
• Do not carry the machine while it is in motion. Accidental contact
of clothing with a rotating work tool may cause it to be pulled in
and the work tool to drill into the operator's body.
• Clean the ventilation slots of the unit regularly. The motor blower
draws dust into the housing and a large accumulation of metal
dust can cause an electrical hazard.
• Do not use the unit near flammable materials. Sparks may ignite
them.
• Do not use tools that require liquid coolants. The use of water or
other liquid coolants can lead to electric shock.
DISCARD AND RELEVANT SAFETY ADVICE
• Kickback is the sudden reaction of the machine to the blockage
or obstruction of a rotating tool, such as a grinding wheel, sanding
pad, wire brush, etc. The snagging or blocking leads to a sudden
stop of the rotating work tool. An uncontrolled device will thus be
jerked in the direction opposite to the direction of rotation of the
work tool. When, for example, the grinding wheel jams or
becomes jammed in the workpiece, the immersed edge of the
grinding wheel can become blocked and cause it to fall out or
eject. The movement of the grinding wheel (towards or away from
the operator) is then dependent on the direction of movement of
the wheel at the point of blockage. In addition, grinding wheels
can also break.
• Recoil is a consequence of improper or incorrect use of the
device. It can be avoided by taking the appropriate precautions
described below.
• The device should be held firmly, with the body and hands
in a position to soften the recoil. If an auxiliary handle is
included as part of the standard equipment, it should
always be used in order to have the greatest possible
control over the recoil forces or the recoil moment during
start-up. The operator can control the jerk and recoil
phenomena by taking appropriate precautions.
• Never hold hands near rotating work tools. The working
tool may injure your hand due to recoil.
• Keep away from the range zone where the device will
move during recoil. As a result of recoil, the device moves
in the opposite direction to the movement of the grinding
wheel at the point of blockage.
• Be particularly careful when machining corners, sharp
edges, etc. Prevent the working tools from being
deflected or becoming blocked.
• A rotating work tool is more susceptible to jamming when
machining angles, sharp edges or if it is kicked back. This can
become a cause of loss of control or kickback.
• Do not use wood or toothed discs.
• Work tools of this type often cause recoil or loss of control.
SPECIAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CUTTING WITH A GRINDING WHEEL
• Only use a grinding wheel designed for the machine and a
guard designed for the wheel. Grinding wheels that are not
tooling for a particular machine cannot be sufficiently shielded
and are not sufficiently safe.
• Bent grinding discs must be mounted in such a way that
their grinding surface does not protrude beyond the edge of
the protective cover. An improperly fitted grinding disc that
protrudes beyond the edge of the protective cover cannot be
sufficiently protected.
• The guard must be firmly attached to the machine to
guarantee the greatest possible degree of safety - positioned
so that the part of the grinding wheel exposed and facing the
operator is as small as possible. The guard protects the
operator from debris, accidental contact with the grinding wheel,
as well as sparks that could ignite clothing.
FOR GRINDING AND
• Grinding wheels may only be used for the work intended for
them.
• For example, never grind with the side surface of a cut-off
wheel. Cut-off wheels are designed to remove material with the
edge of the disc. The effect of lateral forces on these grinding
wheels can break them.
• Always use undamaged clamping flanges of the correct size
and shape for the selected grinding wheel. The correct flanges
support the grinding wheel and thus reduce the danger of the
wheel breaking. Flanges for cut-off wheels may differ from those
for other grinding wheels.
• Do not use worn grinding wheels from larger machines.
Grinding wheels for larger machines are not designed for the
higher RPM that is a characteristic of smaller machines and may
therefore break.
ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR GRINDING
WHEEL CUTTING
• Avoid jamming of the cutting disc or too much pressure. Do
not make excessively deep cuts. Overloading the cutting disc
increases its load and its tendency to jam or block and thus the
possibility of discarding or breaking.
• Avoid the area in front of and behind the rotating cutting
disc. Moving the cutting disc in the workpiece away from you may
cause the machine to recoil with the rotating disc directly towards
you in the event of a kickback.
• In the event of a jammed cutting disc or a stoppage, switch
off the machine 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 recoil. The cause of the
jam must be detected and removed.
• Do not restart the machine while it is in the material. The
cutting wheel should reach its full speed before continuing
to
Otherwise, the grinding wheel may catch, jump off the workpiece
or cause recoil.
• 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. The cutting disc plunging into the material
may cause the tool to recoil if it encounters gas pipes, water
pipes, electrical cables or other objects.
SPECIAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SANDPAPER
• Do not use oversized sheets of sandpaper. When selecting the
sanding paper size, follow the manufacturer's recommendations.
Sanding paper protruding beyond the sanding plate can cause
injury and can lead to the paper becoming blocked or torn, or to
recoil.
SPECIAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR WORKING WITH WIRE
BRUSHES
• It should be taken into account that even with normal use, there
is a loss of pieces of wire through the brush. Do not overload the
wires by applying
Airborne pieces of wire can easily pierce through thin clothing
and/or skin.
• If a guard is recommended, prevent the brush from coming into
contact with the guard. The diameter of plate and pot brushes can
increase through pressure and centrifugal forces.
• Always wear safety goggles when working with wire brushes.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION
• Remove the battery from the unit before all installation work.
• Grinding tools must be checked before use. The sanding tool
must be fitted correctly and must rotate freely. As part of the test,
run the machine without load for at least one minute in a safe
position. Do not use damaged or vibrating grinding tools. Grinding
tools must be round in shape. Damaged sanding tools may break
and cause injury.
cut.
FOR SANDING WITH
too much pressure.