Menzer ETS 150 5.0 - Recoil

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• Donotoperatethepowertoolintheimmedi-
atevicinityofammablematerials,astheycould
ignitefromyingsparks.
• Readthedatasheetsprovidedbythematerial
manufacturers of the workpieces you wish to
sand. The power tool must not be operated if
spontaneously combustible or explosive dusts
are generated, as a spark strike could have fatal
consequences.
• Thepowertoolmustnotbeoperatedinexplo-
sive environments.
• Ensuregoodventilationofyourworkplaceatall
times to prevent fainting and acute intoxication or
accidents due to the formation of toxic vapours.
Read the data sheets provided by the material
manufacturers. Wear appropriate PPE.
• TheinstructionsregardingPPEapplyforall
persons within the work area in addition to the
machine operator.
• Thesandingofextremelyhazardousmateri-
als (e.g. paints with lead content and asbestos) is
highly toxic and should therefore be avoided or
only carried out by specialists wearing appropri-
ate PPE.
• Ensurethatyourworkplaceiscleanandwell-lit
at all times to prevent accidents.
• Whenworkingwithelectricpowertools
outdoors, only use extension cables suitable for
outdoor use.
4.4 Recoil
Recoil is a sudden reaction to a jammed, hooked
or blocked accessory, e.g. the abrasive or driving
disc. The rotation of the accessory is blocked and
comes to a sudden standstill. This causes the elec-
tric power tool to respond with increased speed
against the rotational direction of the accessory at
thelocationoftheblockage.Forexample,whena
sanding disc hooks or jams on the workpiece, the
edge of the sanding disc, which dips into the work-
piece, may get caught and break out the sanding
disc,tearoorreactinarecoil.Dependingonthe
rotational direction of the sanding disc at the jam-
ming point, it can be ejected toward or away from
the machine operator. The sanding discs may also
break at the jamming point.
A recoil is the result of improper or incorrect use
of the machine, incorrect work practices and/or
unfavourable operating conditions. The following
safety measures minimise the risk of recoil:
• Holdthemachinesecurelywithbothhandsand
place your arms and body in such a way as to have
maximised control over recoil forces and reaction
momentum.
• Keepyourhandsawayfromrotatingaccessory
parts at all times, as they may recoil back across
your hand.
• Stayclearoftheareaofmovementofthe
electric power tool in case of a recoil and prevent
other from entering that area, as the power tool
will be accelerated against the rotational direction
of the abrasive at the jamming point when a recoil
occurs.
• Takeextracarewhenworkingincornersand
along sharp edges, etc. Prevent the electric power
tool from rebounding or jamming in these areas.
The result would be loss of control and recoil.