Proxxon LW/E Manuel page 5

SERVICE
Tool service must be performed only by qualified
repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed
by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.
When servicing a tool, use only identical
replacement parts. Follow instructions in the
Maintenance section of this manual. Use of
unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance
Instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury.
Certain cleaning agents such as gasoline, carbon
tetrachloride, ammonia etc. may damage plastic parts.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
Accessories must be rated for at least the speed
recommended on the tool warning label. Wheels and
other accessories running over rated speed can fly
apart and cause injury.
Always use proper guard with grinding wheel. A
guard protects operator from broken wheel fragments
Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when
performing an operation where the cutting tool may
contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a
„live" wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool
„live" and shock the operator. If cutting into existing
walls or other blind areas where electrical wiring may
exist is unavoidable, disconnect all fuses or circuit
breakers feeding this worksite.
Always disconnect the power cord from the power
source before making any adjustments or attaching
any accessories. You may unexpectedly cause tool to
start leading to serious personal injury.
Be aware of the switch location, when placing the
tool down or when picking the tool up. You may
accidentally activate the switch.
Always wear safety goggles and dust mask. Use the
tool only in ventilated area. Using personal safety
devices and working in safe environment reduces risk
of injury.
After changing the attachment or making any
adjustments, make sure the collet nut and any other
adjustment devices are securely tightened. Loose
adjustment device can unexpectedly shift, causing loss
of control, loose rotating components will be violently
thrown.
Do not reach in the area of the rotating wheel. The
proximity of the rotating wheel to your hand may not
always be obvious.
Carefully handle both the tool and individual
grinding wheels to avoid chipping or tracking.
Install a new wheel if tool is dropped while grinding.
Do not use a wheel that may be damaged.
Fragments from a wheel that bursts during operation
will fly away at great velocity possibly striking you or
bystanders.
Use clamps to support workpiece whenever
practical. Never hold a small workpiece in one hand
and the tool in the other hand while in use. Allow for
sufficient space between your hand and the
spinning bit. Round material such as dowel rods, pipes
or tubing have a tendency to roll while being cut, and
may cause the bit to „bite" or jump toward you.
Clamping a small workpiece allows you to use both
hands to control the tool.
Inspect your workpiece before cutting. When
cutting irregularly shaped workpieces, plan your
work so it will not slip and pinch the bit and be torn
from your hand. For example, if carving wood, make
sure there are no nails or foreign objects in the
workpiece. Nails or foreign objects can cause the bit to
jump.
Never start the tool when the bit is engaged in the
material. The bit cutting edge may grab the material
causing loss of control of the cutter.
Avoid bouncing and snagging the wheel, especially
when working corners, sharp edges etc. This can
cause loss of control and kick-back.
If the workpiece or bit becomes jammed or bogged
down, turn the tool off by the switch. Wait for all
moving parts to stop and unplug the tool, then work
to free the jammed material. If the switch of the tool
is left on, the tool could restart unexpectedly causing
serious personal injury.
Do not leave a running tool unattended, turn power
off. Only when tool comes to a complete stop it is safe
to put it down.
Do not grind or sand near flammable materials.
Sparks from the wheel could ignite these materials.
Regularly clean the tool's air vents by compressed
air. Excessive accumulation of powdered metal inside
the motor housing may cause electrical failures.
Do not alter or misuse tool. Any alteration or modification is
a misuse and may result in serious personal injury.
This product is not intended for use as a dental drill or in
medical applications. Serious personal injury may result.
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