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For example, if an abrasive wheel is snagged or
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 operator, depending on direction of the wheel’s
movement at the point of pinching. Abrasive wheels
Kickback is the result of power tool misuse and/or
incorrect operating procedures or conditions and can
below.
a) Maintain a rm grip on the power tool and
position your body and arm 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 kick-
back forces, if proper precautions are taken.
b) Never place your hand near the rotating ac-
cessory.
hand.
c) Do not position your body in the area where
power tool will move if kickback occurs. Kick-
back 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 snag-
ging the accessory. Corners, sharp edges or
e) Do not attach a saw chain woodcarving blade
or toothed saw blade. Such blades create fre-
quent kickback and loss of control.
Additional safety instructions for sanding op-
erations - Safety warnings specic for sanding
operations
a) Do not use excessively oversized sanding
disc paper. Follow manufacturers recommen-
dations, when selecting sanding paper. Larg-
snagging, tearing of the disc or kickback.
h) Wear personal protective equipment. De-
pending on application, use face shield,
safety goggles or safety glasses. As appro-
priate, wear dust mask, hearing protectors,
gloves and workshop apron capable of stop-
ping small abrasive or workpiece fragments.
The dust mask or respirator must be capable of
cause hearing loss.
i) Keep bystanders a safe distance away from
work area. Anyone entering the work area
must wear personal protective equipment.
Fragments of workpiece or of a broken acces-
-
mediate area of operation.
j) Hold power tool by insulated gripping sur-
faces only, when performing an operation
where the cutting accessory may contact
hidden wiring or its own cord. Cutting acces-
metal parts of the power tool “live” and shock
the operator.
k) Position the cord clear of the spinning acces-
sory.
l) Never lay the power tool down until the ac-
cessory has come to a complete stop. The
m) Do not run the power tool while carrying it at
your side. Accidental contact with the spinning
n) Regularly clean the power tool’s air vents. The
motor’s fan will draw the dust inside the housing
and excessive accumulation of powdered metal
o) Do not operate the power tool near ammable
materials. Sparks could ignite these materials.
p) Do not use accessories that require liquid
coolants. Using water or other liquid coolants
Further safety instructions for all operations -
Kickback and related warnings
Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or
-
es the uncontrolled power tool to be forced in the
point of the binding.