Festool AGC 18 Notice D'utilisation D'origine page 10

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the guard lip cannot be adequately protect­
ed.
– The guard must be securely attached to
the power tool and positioned for maxi­
mum safety, so the least amount of wheel
is exposed towards the operator. The
guard helps to protect the operator from
broken wheel fragments, accidental con­
tact with wheel and sparks that could ignite
clothing.
– Wheels must be used only for recom­
mended applications. For example: do not
grind with the side of cut-off wheel. Abra­
sive cut-off wheels are intended for periph­
eral grinding, side forces applied to these
wheels may cause them to shatter.
– Always use undamaged wheel flanges that
are of correct size and shape for your se­
lected wheel. Proper wheel flanges sup­
port the wheel thus reducing the possibility
of wheel breakage. Flanges for cut-off
wheels may be different from grinding
wheel flanges.
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.
Other specific safety warnings on abrasive
cutting
– Do not "jam" the cut-off wheel or apply
excessive pressure. Do not attempt to
make an excessive depth of cut. Over­
stressing the wheel increases the loading
and susceptibility to twisting or binding of
the wheel in the cut and the possibility of
kickback or wheel breakage.
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.
– When wheel is binding or when interrupt­
ing a cut for any reason, switch off the
power tool and hold the power tool mo­
tionless 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 oc­
cur. Investigate and take corrective action
to eliminate the cause of wheel binding.
Do not restart the cutting operation in the
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workpiece. Let the wheel reach full speed
and carefully re-enter the cut. The wheel
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may bind, walk up or kickback if the power
tool is restarted in the workpiece.
– Support panels or any oversized work­
piece to minimize the risk of wheel pinch­
ing and kickback. 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 work­
piece 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.
Safety Warnings Specific for Wire Brushing
Operations
– Note that the wire brushes lose wire bris­
tles during normal use. Do not overload
the wire by applying too much pressure.
Flying wire pieces can easily penetrate thin
clothing and/or skin.
– If the use of a guard is recommended for
wire brushing, do not allow any interfer­
ence of the wire wheel or brush with the
guard. Wire wheel or brush may expand in
diameter due to work load and centrifugal
forces.
Follow the operating manual for the charger
and the battery pack.
3.3 Further safety warnings
Do not use the power tool in the rain or in
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damp surroundings. Moisture in the power
tool may cause a short circuit and burning.
– Only guide the power tool into the material
when it is switched on (running).
– For safety reasons, the workpiece must be
clamped in a vice or another type of clamp­
ing device. Clamping a workpiece frees up
both your hands for operating the power
tool.
– Never perform work while standing on lad­
ders.
– Do not carry out cutting work above metal­
lic objects, nails, screws or bolts.
– Use appropriate detection devices to look
for any hidden supply lines or consult your
local utility company. If the insertion tool
makes contact with live cables, it can result
in fire and electric shock. Damage to a gas
pipe can lead to an explosion. Penetration
of a water pipe can result in damage to
property.
Harmful/toxic dust may be produced dur­
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ing your work (e.g. paint containing lead,