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2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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 any

other 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 an abrasive wheel is snagged or pinched by the workpiece, the edge of the

wheel that is entering into the pinch point can dig into the surface of the material causing the

wheel to climb out or kick out. The wheel may either jump toward or away from the operator,

depending on direction of the wheel's movement at the point of pinching. Abrasive wheels may

also break under these conditions.

Kickback is the result of power tool misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures or conditions

and can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below.

A. Maintain a firm grip with both hands on the power tool and position your body

and arms 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 reactions or kickback forces, if proper precautions are taken.

B. Never place your hand near the rotating accessory. Accessory may kickback over your

hand.

C. 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.

D. 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.

E. Do not attach a saw chain woodcarving blade, segmented diamond wheel with

a peripheral gap greater than 10 mm or toothed saw blade. Such blades create

frequent kickback and loss of control.

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