Casals AG115500 Notice Originale page 5

tion.
Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces
only, when performing an operation where the
cut-ting accessory may contact hidden wiring or
its own cord. 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 cord clear of the spinning accessory.
If you lose control of the power tool, the cord may
be cut or 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 acces-
sory may grab the surface and pull the power tool
out of your control.
Do not run the power tool while carrying it at your
side. Accidental contact with the spinning acces-
sory could snag your clothing, pulling the acces-
sory into your body.
Regularly clean the power tool's air vents. The mo-
tor's fan will draw the dust inside the housing and
excessive accumulation of powdered metal may
cause electrical hazards.
Do not operate the power tool near flammable ma-
terials. Sparks could ignite these materials.
Do not use accessories that require liquid cool-
ants. Using water or other liquid coolants may
result in electrocution or shock.
Kickback and related warnings
Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or
snagged rotating wheel, backing pad, brush or
any other accessory. Pinching or snagging causes
rapid stalling of the rotating accessory which in
turn causes the uncontrolled power tool to be
forced in the direction opposite of the accessory's
rotation at the point of the binding. For example,
if an abrasive wheel is snagged or pinched by the
workpiece, the edge of the wheel that is entering
into the pinch point can dig into the surface of the
material causing the wheel to climb out or kick out.
The wheel may either jump toward or away from
the operator, depending on direction of the wheel's
movement at the point of pinching. Abrasive
wheels may also break under these conditions.
Kickback is the result of power tool misuse and/or
in-correct operating procedures or conditions and
can be avoided by taking proper precautions as
given below.
Maintain a firm grip on the power tool and position
your body and arm to allow you to resist kickback
forces. Always use auxiliary handle, if provided, for
maximum control over kickback or torque reaction
during start-up. The operator can control torque
reac-tions or kickback forces, if proper precautions
are taken.
Never place your hand near the rotating acces-
sory. Accessory may kickback over your hand.
Do not position your body in the area where power
tool will move if kickback occurs. Kickback will
propel the tool in direction opposite to the wheel's
movement at the point of snagging.
Use special care when working corners, sharp
edges, etc. Avoid bouncing and snagging the ac-
cessory. Corners, sharp edges or bouncing have a
tendency to snag the rotating accessory and cause
loss of control or kickback.
Do not attach a saw chain woodcarving blade or
toothed saw blade. Such blades create frequent
kick-back and loss of control over the power tool.
Safety warnings specific for Grinding and Abra-
sive Cutting-Off operations
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.
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, accidental contact with
wheel and sparks that could ignite clothing.
Wheels must be used only for recommended ap-
plications. For example: do not grind with the side
of the cut-off wheel. Abrasive cut-off wheels are in-
tended 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.
Proper wheel flanges support the wheel thus re-
ducing 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. Wheels intended for larger power tools are
not suitable for the higher speed of a smaller tool
and may burst.
Additional safety warnings specific for abra-
sive cutting off operations
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 binding
of the wheel in the cut and the possibility of kick-
back 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.