j)
Position the cord clear of the spinning accessory./f you
lose control, the cord may be cut or snagged and your hand or
arm may be pulled into the spinning accessory.
k) Never lay the power tool down until the accessory
has
come to a complete
stop. The spinning accessory may grab
the surface and pull the power tool out of your control
I) 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.
m) 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.
n) Do not operate
the power tool near flammable
materials.
Sparks could ignite these materials.
o) Do not
use accessories
that
require
liquid
coolants.
Using water or other liquid coolants may result in electrocution
or shock.
p) Do not use Type 11 (flaring cup) wheels on this
tool.
Using inappropriate accessories can result in injury.
q) Always use side handle. Tighten the handle securely. The
side handle should always be used to maintain control of the
tool at all times.
Causes
and
Operator
Prevention
of Kickback
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 tool misuse and/or incorrect operating
procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking proper
precautions as given below."
a) 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 reaction or kickback forces, if
proper precautions are taken.
b) Never place your hand
near the rotating
accessory.
Accessory may kickback over your hand.
c) 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.
d) Use special care when
working
corners,
sharp edges
etc. Avoid bouncing
and snagging the accessory.
Comers,
sharp edges or bouncing have a tendency to snag the rotating
accessory and cause loss of control or kickback.
e) Do not attach a saw chain woodcarving blade or toothed
saw blade. Such blades create frequent kickback and loss of
control