e) Grinding discs, sanding drums or other acces-
sories must match exactly the grinding
spindle or collet chuck of your power tool.
Accessory tools which do not fit precisely into
the take-up of the power tool will rotate
unevenly, vibrate severely and can lead to a
loss of control.
f) Discs, grinding cylinders, cutting tools or
other accessories mounted on a mandrel must
be inserted completely in the collet or chuck.
Any "protrusion" or exposed parts of the
mandrel between the grinding tool and the
collet or chuck must be kept to a minimum. If
the mandrel is not sufficiently tightened or the
grinding tool protrudes too far, the attachment
part can come loose and be ejected at high
speed.
g) Never use damaged attachment parts.
Before each use, check accessory tools such
as grinding discs for chips or cracks, sanding
drums for cracks, wearing or excessive wear
and tear and wire brushes for loose or broken
wires. If the power tool or the attachment part
is dropped, check to see if it is damaged or
use an undamaged attachment part. When
you have checked and inserted the attachment
part, ensure that you and any other people
nearby remain outside of the range of the
rotating attachment part and allow the tool to
rotate at maximum speed for one minute.
Damaged accessory tools usually break during
this test period.
h) Wear personal protective equipment.
Depending on the application, ensure that
you use full face protection, eye protection or
goggles. If appropriate, use a dust mask, ear
protectors, protective gloves or special apron
to protect you from grindings and material
particles. The eyes should be protected from
flying debris that may be caused during certain
applications. Dust or filter masks must be used
to filter any dust created by the application. If
you are exposed to loud noise for any length
of time, you can suffer a hearing loss.
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i) Ensure that other people remain at a safe
distance to your workspace. Anyone who
enters the workspace must wear personal
protective equipment. Fragments of the work-
piece or broken accessory tools can fly off and
cause injury – even outside the immediate
working area.
j) Hold the power tool only by the insulated
gripping surfaces when performing work
during which the attachment part can contact
hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a
live cable may also cause metal parts of the
appliance to become live and may result in an
electric shock.
k) Always hold the power tool firmly. When
running up to full speed, the torque of the motor
can cause the power tool to twist.
l) If possible, use clamps to hold the workpiece
in position. Never hold a small workpiece in
one hand and the power tool in the other while
you are using it. By clamping small workpieces,
you keep both hands free for better control of
the power tool. When cutting round workpieces
such as dowels, rods or pipes, be aware that
these can roll away and this can cause the tool
to jam and be thrown towards you.
m) Hold the power cord away from any rotating
accessories. If you lose control of the appli-
ance, the cord may get cut or caught and your
hand or arm could get caught in the rotating
accessory tool.
n) Never put the power tool down until the
attachment part has come to a complete
standstill. The rotating accessory tool could
come into contact with the surface and cause
you to lose control of the power tool.
o) When changing attachment parts or the
settings on the appliance, tighten the collet
nut, the chuck or other fixing elements tightly.
Loose fastening elements can shift unexpectedly
and lead to loss of control; unsecured, rotating
components will fly off violently.
p) Do not leave the power tool running while
you carry it. Accidental contact between your
clothing and the rotating accessory tool could
lead to a physical injury.
PFBS 160 B2