GRAPHITE 59G187 Betriebsanleitung Seite 13

TRANSLATION OF
THE ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
ANGLE GRINDER
59G187
NOTE: BEFORE THE POWER TOOL IS USED FOR THE FIRST TIME,
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND KEEP IT FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE.
DETAILED SAFETY REGULATIONS
ANGLE GRINDER, SAFETY WARNINGS
Safety guidelines for grinding, sanding with sandpaper,
working with wire brushes and cutting using the grinding
wheel.
• This power tool can be used as a regular grinder, sander
for sanding with sandpaper, grinder for grinding with
wire brushes and for cutting with a cut-off wheel. Observe
all safety guidelines, instructions, descriptions and data
provided with the power tool. Failure to observe the following
recommendations may cause danger of electric shock, fire and/
or serious injuries.
• This power tool cannot be used for polishing. When the
power tool is used for other works than it is designed for, it may
contribute to hazards and injuries.
• Do not use equipment, which is not designed and
recommended by the manufacturer specifically for this
device. The fact that it can be fastened to the power tool, does
not guarantee safe operation.
• The permissible rotational speed of a working tool used
cannot be lower than the maximum rotational speed given
on the power tool. A working tool rotating faster than the
permissible speed may break and its parts may chip off.
• The outside diameter and thickness of a working tool must
correspond to dimensions of the power tool. A working tool
of incorrect dimensions may not provide sufficient control and
covering of the power tool.
• Working tools with threaded inserts must perfectly fit the
thread in the spindle. In case of working tools that are
fastened using a flange, the hole diameter of a working
tool must fit the flange diameter. Working tools, which cannot
be precisely seated in the power tool, rotate unevenly, vibrate
heavily and may result in loss of control over the power tool.
• Under no circumstances, should damaged working tools be
used. Before the power tool is used, accessories such as cut-
off wheels should be checked for chips and cracks, grinding
wheels should be checked for cracks, abrasion or heavy
wear, while wire brushes for loose or broken wires. When the
power tool or a working tool is dropped, it must be checked
for damage or another, undamaged tool should be used. If a
working tool is checked and fastened, the power tool should
be switched on for a minute at the highest speed, paying
attention so that the operator and bystanders are beyond
the zone of the rotating tool. Damaged working tools often
break in this test period.
• Always wear personal protective equipment. Depending
on a type of work, a full face mask, eye protection or safety
glasses should be worn. A dust mask, ear protection,
protective gloves or a special apron protecting against
small particles of abrasive material and workpiece should
be worn, if needed. Protect your eyes against airborne foreign
bodies occurring during operation. A dust mask and protective
mask for the respiratory system must filter dust occurring during
work. The influence of noise for a longer period of time may lead
to deterioration of the hearing.
• Always make sure bystanders are in a safe distance from
the power tool reach zone. All people staying in the vicinity
of the operating power tool must use personal protective
equipment. Chips of a workpiece or broken working tools may
chip off and cause injuries also beyond the direct reach zone.
• When works are performed, during which the power tool
may encounter hidden electric conductors or own power
cord, the power tool should be held by the isolated surfaces
of the handle. A contact with the power mains network may
transfer voltage onto metal parts of the power tool, which may
result in electric shock.
• The power cord must be kept away from the rotating
working tools. When the control over the tool is lost, the power
cord may be cut or caught, and your hand or the entire arm may
get into the rotating working tool.
• Do not put the power tool aside, before the working tool
comes to complete stop. The rotating working tool may come
in contact with a surface, which it is put aside onto, and you may
lose control over the tool.
• Do not carry the power tool, which is in motion. An accidental
contact with the rotating working tool may caught in your
clothes and drill into an operator's body.
• Clean ventilation slots of the power tool on a regular
basis. The motor blower sucks dust into the casing, while large
accumulation of metal dust may cause electric hazard.
• Do not use the power tool near flammable materials. Sparks
may cause ignition.
• Do not use tools, which require liquid cooling agents. The
use of water or other cooling agents may cause electric shocks.
Recoil and proper safety guidelines
• Recoil is a sudden reaction of the power tool to seizure or
blocking of a rotating working tool, such a grinding wheel,
cut-off wheel or a wire brush, etc.
The seizure and blocking may suddenly stop a rotating
working tool. The power tool without control will be jerked in
the opposite direction to the working tool.
When the grinding wheel stops or catches in the workpiece,
an edge od the grinding wheel immersed in the workpiece
may lock and cause recoil or rejection. The movement of the
grinding wheel (towards or away from the operator) depends
on the movement of the grinding wheel in a place, where it is
locked. The grinding wheels may also break.
Recoil is a consequence of incorrect operation of the
power tool. This can be avoided by observing the following
precautions.
• The power tool must be held firmly, while your body
and hands should be positioned to alleviate recoil. If the
additional handle is included as standard equipment, it
should be used at all times to provide the highest control
over recoil forces or rejecting moment during start-up. An
operator can take control of recoil and jerking by taking proper
precautions.
• Never hold your hands in the vicinity of rotating working
tools. A working tool may injure your hand as a result of recoil.
• Always keep your hands away from rotating working tools.
As a result of kick back, working tool may cause hand injury.
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