Kickback And Related Warnings - Flex LST 803 VR Mode D'emploi

 Do not use a damaged accessory.
Before use, always check insertion tools
for splinters and cracks, sanding pad
for cracks, wear and severe abrasion.
If power tool or accessory is dropped,
inspect for damage or install an un-
damaged accessory. After inspecting
and installing an accessory, position
yourself and bystanders away from the
plane of the rotating accessory and run
the power tool at maximum no-load
speed for one minute.
Damaged accessories will normally break
apart during this test time.
 Wear personal protective equipment.
Depending on application, use face
shield, safety goggles or safety glasses.
If appropriate, wear a dust mask, hearing
protection, protective gloves and/or
a special apron which protect you from
small sanding and material particles.
The eye protection must be capable of stop-
ping flying debris generated by various opera-
tions. The dust mask or 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 workpiece 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 ope-
ration 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 the
accessory has come to a complete stop.
The spinning accessory may grab the surface
and pull the power tool out of your control.
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Bush hammering machine LST 803 VR, LST 1503 VR
 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 these materials.
 Do not use accessories that require liquid
coolants.
Using water or other liquid coolants may result
reesult in electrocution or shock.

Kickback and Related Warnings

Kickback is the sudden reaction to a pinched
or snagged rotating insertion tool, such as
a sanding disc, sanding pad, wire brush, etc.
Pinching or snagging may cause a rotating
insertion tool to stop abruptly.
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 move-
ment at the point of pinching.
Abrasive wheels may also break under these
conditions.
For example, if a sanding disc is snagged
or pinched by the workpiece, the edge of the
sanding disc which is entering the workpiece
may become caught and cause the sanding
disc to break off or kick back. The sanding disc
then moves towards or away from the operator,
depending on the direction in which the disc
is rotating at the point of pinching.
Sanding discs may also break under these
conditions.
A recoil occurs if the electric power tool is used
incorrectly or improperly.
A recoil can be prevented by appropriate
precautions as described 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,