Meec tools 018600 Mode D'emploi page 34

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the edge of the disc that goes in at the sticking
point could dig into the material and cause
the disc to recoil and kick back. The disc can
jump either towards or away from the user,
depending on the direction of rotation of
the disc when it jams. Grinding discs can also
break in these situations. Kickback is a result
of the incorrect use of the power tool, and/or
incorrect procedures and working conditions.
Kickback can be avoided by observing the
safety measures described below:
1. Keep a firm grip on the tool and position
your body and arm so you can resist
the force of a sudden kickback. Always
use the support handle, if there is one,
for maximum control of the kickback or
torque response when starting the tool.
The user can control torque response and
kickback if the appropriate precautions
are taken.
2. Never put your hands near the rotating
accessory. Kickback can cause the
accessory to touch your hand.
3. Keep your body away from the area
where the power tool will go if there is a
kickback. Kickback forces the tool in the
opposite direction to the rotation of the
disc.
4. Take extra care when working on corners
and sharp edges, etc. Avoid letting the
accessory bounce or catching. Corners,
sharp edges and bouncing can cause the
rotating accessory to catch and cause the
user to lose control of the tool, or cause it
to kick back.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SPECIFIC TO
GRINDING AND ABRASIVE CUTTING
• Use only the types of disc recommended
for your power tool and the specific
protection designed for your chosen disc.
Discs that the tool is not designed for
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cannot be properly protected and are
therefore not safe.
• The grinding surface on discs with a
recessed centre must be fitted below the
plane of the protective flange. An incorrectly
fitted disc that projects through the plane of
the protective flange cannot be properly
protected.
• The guard must be firmly fixed to the
power tool and positioned for maximum
safety, so that the smallest possible part
of the disc is exposed to the user. The
guard helps to protect the user against
broken-off fragments of disc, accidental
contact with the disc, and sparks that
could set fire to clothing.
• Discs must only be used for the
recommended applications. For example:
Do not grind with the side of a cutting
disc. Abrasive cutting discs are intended
for grinding with the outer edges. If lateral
forces are applied to these discs, they can
shatter.
• Always use undamaged disc flanges of the
right size and shape for the disc you have
chosen. Correct disc flanges support the
disc and therefore reduce the risk of the
disc breaking. Flanges for cutting discs can
differ from flanges for grinding discs.
• Do not use worn down discs from a larger
power tool. Discs from larger power tools
are not suitable for the higher speeds of
small tools and can shatter.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR
BONDED GRINDING DISCS
Grinding discs can break and are sensitive to
impact and pressure. For this reason take the
following precautions when handling grinding
discs:
1. Do not drop grinding discs or subject
them to knock and blows.
2. Do not use damaged grinding discs or
discs that have been dropped.