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WARNINGS ABOUT KICKBACKS AND
THEIR CONSEQUENCES
Kickback is a sudden reaction that occurs
when the rotating disc gets stuck or
snagged. When the rotating disc gets
stuck or hooked, it is braked abruptly. This
can cause you to lose control over the
power tool and cause it to be propelled in
the opposite direction to the direction of
rotation of the tool. In the event that an
abrasive disc gets stuck or blocked in the
workpiece, it may happen that the edge
of the tool that penetrates the material
gets caught, causing the disc to come out
or be ejected. Depending on the direction
of rotation and the position of the tool at
the time of blocking, it may be detached
towards the user or in the opposite
direction to the user. In these cases it may
happen that the disc even breaks.
Kickback is caused by poor application
and/or incorrect handling or conditions of
the power tool. It is possible to avoid it by
following the following preventive
measures.
Keep a firm grip on the power tool with
both hands and position your body and
arms so that you can resist kickback
forces. If supplied, always use the
auxiliary handle to maximize control of
kickback or torque reaction during start-
up.
Torque reactions or kickback forces can
be controlled by the operator if
appropriate precautions are taken.
Never place your hand near the rotating
accessory.
The accessory may kick back onto your
hand.
Do not place your body in the area
where the power tool can move if
kickback occurs.
Kickback will propel the tool in the
opposite direction to the movement of the
blade at the jam point.
Be especially careful when working
around corners, sharp edges, etc.
Prevent the accessory from bouncing
and getting stuck.
Corners, sharp edges or ridges tend to
snag the rotating accessory and cause
loss of control or kickback.
Do not attach a wood carving saw
blade, a segmented diamond blade with
a peripheral gap greater than 10 mm, or
a serrated saw blade.
These saw blades cause frequent
reversals and loss of control.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR GRINDING
WORK Use only the types of disc
specified for your power tool and the
specific protection device designed for
the selected disc.
Discs for which the tool is not designed
cannot be adequately protected and are
dangerous.
The grinding surface of depressed
center grinding wheels must be below
the plane of the edge of the guard.
A poorly mounted disc that protrudes
beyond the plane of the edge of the
protection system cannot be adequately
protected.
The guard must be properly installed
and positioned on the power tool to
ensure maximum safety.
The guard helps protect the operator
from broken disc fragments, accidental
contact with the disc, and sparks that
could set clothing on fire.
Discs should be used only for
recommended applications.
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