respirator must be capable of filtrating particles generated by your
operation. Prolonged exposure to high intensity noise may cause hearing
loss.
- Keep bystanders a safe distance away from work area. Anyone
entering the work area must wear personal protective equipment.
Fragments of work piece or of a broken accessory may fly away and
cause injury beyond immediate area of operation.
- Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, when performing an
operation where the cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring or its
own cord. Cutting accessory contacting a "live" wire may make exposed
metal parts of the power tool " 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 power tool down until it has stopped completely.
- Do not run the power tool 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 power tool'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 power tool near flammable materials. Sparks could
ignite 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 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 work piece, 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.
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