Kickback And Related Warnings; Noise And Vibration - Flex XFE 15 125 18.0-EC Originalbetriebsanleitung

XFE 15 125 18.0-EC / XFE 15 150 18.0-EC / XCE 8 125 18.0-EC

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.
Maintain a firm 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 kickback forces, if
proper precautions are taken.
Never place your hand near the rotating

accessory. Accessory may kickback over
your hand.
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.
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.
Safety Warnings Specific for
Polishing Operations
Do not allow any loose portion of the
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polishing bonnet or its attachment strings
to spin freely. Tuck away or trim any
loose attachment strings.
Loose and spinning attachment strings
can entangle your fingers or snag
on the workpiece.

Noise and vibration

NOTE
Values for the A-weighted sound pressure
level and for the total vibration values can
be found in the "Technical specifications"
table.
The noise and vibration values have been
determined in accordance with EN 62841.
CAUTION!
The indicated measurements refer to new
power tools. Daily use causes the noise and
vibration values to change.
NOTE
The emission values for vibration and noise
provided in these instructions have been
measured in accordance with standardised
test procedures compliant with EN 62841 and
can be used for comparing power tools with
each other. They are also suitable for a
preliminary estimation of the exposure. The
specified levels represent the main
applications of the power tools. The noise and
emission levels may deviate, however, if the
power tool is used for other applications with
different accessories or inadequate
maintenance. This can significantly increase
exposure over the total working period. To
make an accurate estimation of the exposure,
it is also necessary to take into account the
times when the tool is switched off or running
but not actually in use. This can significantly
decrease exposure over the total working
period. Identify additional safety measures to
protect the operator from the effects of
vibration such as: maintenance of tool and
accessories, keep hands warm, standard
operating procedures.
CAUTION!
Wear ear protection at a sound pressure
above 85 dB(A).
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