Always use undamaged wheel flanges
e)
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.
Do not use worn down wheels from
f)
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 Abrasive Cutting-Off Operations:
Do not "jam" the cut-off wheel or apply
a)
excessive pressure. Do not attempt to
make excessively deep cuts. 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
b)
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 inter-
c)
rupting 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.
Do not restart the cutting operation in
d)
the workpiece. Let the wheel reach full
speed and carefully reenter the cut. The
wheel may jam, walk up or kickback if the power
tool is restarted in the workpiece.
Support panels or any oversized
e)
workpiece to minimise the risk of wheel
pinching 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 workpiece on both sides
of the wheel.
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Special safety instructions
Use extra caution when making a
f)
"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 Sanding
Operations:
a)
per. Follow manufacturer's recommen-
dations when selecting sanding paper.
Larger sanding paper extending beyond the sand-
ing pad presents a laceration hazard and may
cause snagging, tearing of the disc or kickback.
Safety
ing
a)
the brush even during ordinary oper-
ation. Do not overstress the wires by applying
excessive load to the brush. The wire bristles can
easily penetrate light clothing and/or skin.
b)
mended for wire brushing, do not allow
any interference of the wire wheel or
brush with the guard. Wire wheel or brush
may expand in diameter due to work load and
centrifugal forces.
Do not use oversized sanding disc pa-
Warnings Specific for Wire
Operations
Be aware that wire bristles are lost by
If the use of a safety guard is recom-
Brush-