Hold the angle grinder tool by insulated
gripping surfaces only when performing an
operation where the cutting accessory may
contact hidden wiring or the angle grinder’s
cord. The cutting accessory contacting a ″live″
wire may make exposed metal parts of the
angle grinder ″live″ and shock the operator.
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.
Never lay the angle grinder down until the
accessory has come to a complete stop. The
spinning accessory may grab the surface and
pull the angle grinder out of your control.
Do not run the angle grinder while carrying it
at your side. Accidental contact with the
spinning accessory could snag your clothing,
pulling the accessory into your body.
Regularly clean the angle grinder’s air vents.
The motor’s fan will draw the dust inside the
housing and excessive accumulation of
powdered metal may cause electrical hazards.
Do not operate the angle grinder near
flammable materials. Sparks could ignite these
materials.
Do not use accessories that require liquid
coolants. Using water or other liquid coolants
may result in electrocution or shock.
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 angle
grinder 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.
Maintain a firm grip on the angle grinder and
position your body and arm to allow you to
resist kickback forces. Always use the
auxiliary handle 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.
Never place your hand near the rotating
accessory. The accessory may kickback over
your hand.
Do not position your body in the area where
the angle grinder will move if kickback
occurs. Kickback will propel the tool in the
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 or toothed saw blade. Such blades
create frequent kickback and loss of control.
Additional warnings for grinding
Use only wheel types that are recommended
for your angle grinder and the specific guard
designed for the selected wheel. Wheels for
which the power tool was not designed cannot
be adequately guarded and are unsafe.
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