that could ignite clothing.
d) Wheels must be used only for recommended applications. For
example: do not grind with the side of cut-o wheel. Abrasive cut-o
wheels are intended for peripheral grinding, side forces applied to these
wheels may cause them to shatter.
e) Always use undamaged wheel anges that are of correct size and
shape for your selected wheel. Proper wheel anges support the wheel
thus reducing the possibility of wheel breakage. Flanges for cut-o wheels
may be dierent from grinding wheel anges.
f) Do not use worn down wheels from larger power tools. Wheel
intended for larger power tool is not suitable for the higher speed of a
smaller tool and may burst.
Additional safety warnings specic for abrasive cutting-o
operations:
a) Do not “jam” the cut-o wheel or apply excessive pressure. Do not
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.
b) Do not position your body in line with and behind the rotating
wheel. When the wheel, at the point of operation, is moving away from
your body, the possible kickback may propel the spinning wheel and the
power tool directly at you.
c) When wheel is binding or when interrupting a cut for any reason,
switch o the power tool and hold the power tool motionless until
the wheel comes to a complete stop. Never attempt to remove the
cut-o 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.
d) 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.
e) 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.
f) 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.
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