EIBENSTOCK ETR 400.2 P Notice Originale page 21

Do not position your body in line with the rotating wheel. Kickback will
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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 accessory. 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, segmented diamond
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wheel with a peripheral gap greater than 10 mm or toothed saw blade.
Such blades create frequent kickback and loss of control.
Do not "jam" the cut-off wheel or apply excessive pressure. Do not
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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 kickback or wheel breakage.
When wheel is binding or when interrupting a cut for any reason,
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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 the workpiece. Let the wheel
reach full speed and carefully re-enter the cut. The wheel may bind,
walk up or kickback if the power tool is restarted in the workpiece.
 Support panels or any oversized workpiece to minimize 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.
 Use extra caution when making a "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.
 Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support the
workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by your hand or against
the body leaves it unstable and may lead to loss of control.
Additional safety warnings:
 Wear hearing protection, safety goggles and gloves.
 Use suitable detectors to determine if utility lines are hidden in the
work area or call the local utility company for assistance. Contact with
electric lines can lead to fire and electric shock. Damaging a gas line can
lead to explosion. Penetrating a water line causes property damage or may
cause an electric shock.
 When working with the machine, always hold it firmly with both hands
and provide for a secure stance. The power tool is guided more secure
with both hands.
 Do not make cuts above shoulder level.
Do not work from a ladder. Use a platform or scaffolding if the cut is made
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above the shoulder. Ensure that a firm footing.
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