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Corners, sharp edges or bouncing have a tendency
to snag the rotating accessory and cause loss of
control or kickback.

e) Do not attach a saw chain woodcarving blade or

toothed saw blade.

Such blades create frequent kickback and loss of
control.

SAFETY WARNINGS SPECIFIC FOR
GRINDING AND ABRASIVE CUTTING-OFF
OPERATIONS

a) Use only wheel types that are recommended for

your power tool and the specific guard designed
for the selected wheel.

Wheels for which the power tool was not designed
cannot be adequately guarded and are unsafe.

b) The guard must be securely attached to the power

tool and positioned for maximum safety, so the least
amount of wheel is exposed towards the operator.

The guard helps to protect operator from broken
wheel fragments and accidental contact with wheel.

c) Wheels must be used only for recommended

applications. For example: do not grind with the
side of cut-off wheel.

Abrasive cut-off wheels are intended for peripheral
grinding, side forces applied to these wheels may
cause them to shatter.

d) Always use undamaged wheel flanges that are of

correct size and shape for your selected wheel.

Proper wheel flanges support the wheel thus
reducing the possibility of wheel breakage. Flanges
for cut-off wheels may be different from grinding
wheel flanges.

e) Do not use worn down wheels from larger power

tools.

Wheel intended for larger power tool is not suitable
for the higher speed of a smaller tool and may burst.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS SPECIFIC
FOR ABRASIVE CUTTING-OFF OPERATIONS

a) Do not “jam” the cut-off wheel or apply excessive

pressure. Do not attempt to make an excessive
depth of cut.

Overstressing the wheel increases the loading and
susceptibility to twisting or blinding of the wheel
in the cut and the possibility of kickback or wheel
breakage.

b) Do not position your body in line with and behind

the rotating wheel.

When the wheel, at the point of operation, is moving
away from your body, the possible kickback may
propel the spinning wheel and the power tool directly
at you.

c) When wheel is binding 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 complete stop. Never attempt to remove the
cut-off wheel from the cut while the wheel is in
motion otherwise kickback may occur.

Investigate and take corrective action to eliminate
the cause of wheel binding.

d) Do not restart the cutting operation in the

workpiece. Let the wheel reach full speed and
carefully reenter the cut.

The wheel may bind, walk up or kickback if the
power tool is restarted in the workpiece.

PRECAUTIONS ON USING DISC GRINDER

1.

Never operate these power tools without Wheel
Guards.

2.

Check that speed marked on the wheel is equal
to or greater than the rated speed of the grinder.
Use only depressed center wheels rated at 80
m/s or more.

3.

Ensure that the wheel dimensions are compatible
with the grinder and that the wheel fits the spindle.

4.

Abrasive wheels shall be stored and handled with
care in accordance with manufacturer’s
instructions.

5.

Inspect the depressed center wheel before use, do
not use chipped, cracked or otherwise defective
products.

6.

Always hold the body handle and side handle of
the power tool firmly. Otherwise the counterforce
produced may result in inaccurate and even
dangerous operation.

7.

Do not use cutting-off wheels for side grinding.

8.

Do not use of separate reducing bushings or
adapters to adapt large hole abrasive wheels.

9.

The wheel continues to rotate after the tool is
switched off.

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