Rupes LH19E Manuel D'instructions page 4

ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. This power tool is intended to function as a polisher.
Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and
specifications provided with this power tool. Failure to
follow all instructions listed below may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious injury.
2. Operations such as grinding, sanding, wire brushing or
cutting-off are not recommended to be performed with
this power tool. Operations for which the power tool was
not designed may create a hazard and cause personal injury.
3. Do not use accessories which are not specifically
designed and recommended by the tool manufacturer.
Just because the accessory can be attached to your power
tool, it does not assure safe operation.
4. The rated speed of the accessory must be at least
equal to the maximum speed marked on the power tool.
Accessories running faster than their rated speed can
break and fly apart.
5. The outside diameter and the thickness of your
accessory must be within the capacity rating of your
power tool. Incorrectly sized accessories cannot be
adequately guarded or controlled.
6. Threaded mounting of accessories must match the polisher
spindle thread. For accessories mounted by flanges, the
arbour hole of the accessory must fit the locating diameter
of the flange. Accessories that do not match the mounting
hardware of the power tool will run out of balance, vibrate
excessively and may cause loss of control.
7. Do not use a damaged accessory. Before each use
inspect the accessory such as backing pad for cracks,
tear or excess wear. 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.
8. Wear personal protective equipment. Depending on
application, use face shield, safety goggles or safety
glasses. As appropriate, wear dust mask, hearing
protectors, gloves and workshop apron capable of
stopping small abrasive or workpiece fragments. The
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.
9. Keep bystanders a safe distance away from work area.
Anyone entering the work area must wear personal
protective equipment. Fragments of workpiece or of a
broken accessory may fly away and cause injury beyond
immediate area of operation.
10. Position the cord clear of the spinning accessory. If you
lose control, the cord may be cut or snagged and your hand
or arm may be pulled into the spinning accessory.
11. Never lay the power tool down until the accessory has
come to a complete stop. The spinning accessory may
grab the surface and pull the power tool out of your control.
12. Do not run the power tool while carrying it at your side.
Accidental contact with the spinning accessory could snag
your clothing, pulling the accessory into your body.
13. Regularly clean the power tool's air vents. The motor's
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fan will draw the dust inside the housing and excessive
accumulation of powdered metal may cause electrical
hazards.
14. Do not operate the power tool near flammable materials.
Sparks could ignite these materials.
15. Do not use accessories that require liquid coolants. Using
water or other liquid coolants may result in electrocution or
shock.
Further Safety Instructions for All Operations
KICKBACK AND RELATED WARNINGS
Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or snagged rotating
wheel, backing pad, brush or anyother 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 a polishing mop is snagged or pinched by the
workpiece, the edge of the mop that is entering into the pinch
point can dig into the surface of the material causing the mop
to climb out or kick out. The mop may either jump toward or
away from the operator, depending on direction of the mop's
movement at the point of pinching. Polishing mops may also
break under these conditions.
Kickback is the result of tool misuse and/or incorrect operating
procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking proper
precautions as given below:
1) 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 reaction or kickback forces,
if proper precautions are taken.
2) Never place your hand near the rotating accessory.
Accessory may kickback over your hand.
3) 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.
4) Use special care when working corners, sharp edges,
etc. Avoid bouncing and snagging the accessory. Corners,
sharp edges or bouncing have a tendency to snag the
rotating accessory and cause loss of control or kickback.
5) Do not attach a saw chain woodcarving blade or toothed
saw blade. Such blades create frequent kickback and loss of
control.
Additional Specific Safety Instructions for Polishers
• Always use eye protection. All users and bystanders must
wear eye protection that conforms to ANSI Z87.1.
• Clean out your tool often, especially after heavy use. Dust
and grit containing metal particles often accumulate on
interior surfaces and could create an electric shock hazard.
• Do not operate this tool for long periods of time. Vibration
caused by the operating action of this tool may cause
permanent injury to fingers, hands and arms. Use gloves to
provide extra cushion, take frequent rest periods and limit
daily time of use.
• Air vents often cover moving parts and should be avoided.
Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving
parts.
• An extension cord must have adequate wire size (AWG or
American Wire Gauge) for safety. The smaller the gauge