Varan SPT-15103 Manuel D'utilisation page 20

If power tool or accessory is dropped, inspect for damage or install an undamaged accessory. After
inspecting and installing an accessory, position yourself and bystanders away from the plane of the
rotating accessory and run the power tool at maximum no-load speed for one minute. Damaged
accessories will normally break apart during this test time.
Wear personal protective equipment. Depending on application, use face shield, safety goggles or
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safety glasses. As appropriate, wear dust mask, hearing protectors, gloves and workshop apron capable
of stopping small abrasive or workpiece fragments. Eye protection must be capable of stopping flying
debris generated by various operations. The dust mask or respirator must be capable of filtrating
particles generated by your operation. Prolonged exposure to high intensity noise may cause hearing
loss.
Keep bystanders a safe distance away from the work area. Anyone entering the work area must wear
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personal protective equipment. Fragments of workpiece or of a broken accessory may fly away and
cause injury beyond immediate area of operation.
Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, when performing an operation where the
cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring. Cutting accessory contacting a 'live' wire may make
exposed metal parts of the power tool 'live' and could give the operator an electric shock.
Position the supply hose clear of the spinning accessory. If you lose control, the hose may be cut or
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snagged and your hand or arm may be pulled into the spinning accessory.
Never lay the power tool down until the accessory has come to a complete stop. The spinning
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accessory may grab the surface and pull the power tool out of your control.
Wheels must be used only for recommended applications. For example: do not grind with the side of
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the cut-off wheel. Abrasive cut-off wheels are intended for peripheral 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 selected wheel.
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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.
Ensure the air supply pressure does not exceed the maximum operating pressure of the tool.
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Exceeding the pressure limit of the tool may cause erratic and unpredictable operation, leading to tool
damage or serious injury.
The operator must ensure there are no bystanders within the vicinity. Bystanders are
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at risk of harm from flying debris and harmful gases produced from cutting operations.
Do not use the cut-off tool in a potentially explosive environment. Working with certain materials that
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produce a large concentration of dust can make the environment potentially explosive. Always ensure a
sufficient dust extraction system is present when in use.
In the event the energy supply is interrupted, release the start/stop mechanism, and any switch
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locking device. This will prevent unintentional tool start-up if energy supply
is reconnected.
Always use blotters during disc installation (if provided by the manufacturer). Blotters are specifically
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designed to dampen forces exerted between the spindle and disc. Failure to use, or improper use of, the
provided blotters will promote premature or abrupt failure of the accessory.
Keep the cutting guard in place and in good condition at all times. Inspect the condition of the cutting
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guard regularly, ensuring it is correctly installed and in good condition. If the guard shows prominent
defects, discard and replace.
Note: Internal grinding may not require a guard, providing the workpiece encloses the abrasive
accessory.
Before use, inspect the condition and installation of the spindle and gas supply connecting
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components. Do not use the tool if the spindle or gas supply connection points show signs of damage or
fatigue.
Additional Safety Warnings Specific for Abrasive Cutting-Off Operations
Do not 'jam' the cut-off wheel or apply excessive pressure. Do not attempt to make an excessive
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depth of cut. Overstressing the wheel increases the loading and susceptibility to twisting or binding of
the wheel in the cut, and also the possibility of kickback or wheel breakage.
When the wheel is binding or when interrupting a cut for any reason, shut off the power tool and hold
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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.
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