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kickback may occur. Investigate and take corrective action to eliminate the cause of disk binding.
d- Do not restart the cutting operation in the workpiece. Let the disk reach full speed and
carefully re-enter the cut. The disk may bind, walk up or kickback if the power tool is restarted in the
workpiece.
e- Support panels or any oversized workpiece to minimize the risk of disk pinching and kickback.
Large workpieces tend to sag under their own weight. Supports must be placed under the workpiece
near the line of cut and near the edge of the workpiece on both sides of the disk.
f- Use extra caution when making a "pocket cut" into existing walls or other blind areas. The
protruding wheel may cut gas or water pipes, electrical wiring or objects that can cause kickback.
3.7- Specific Safety Instructions for sanding operations
Do not use oversized sandpaper pads for sanding discs.
Follow manufacturers' recommendations when selecting sandpaper.
Larger sandpaper protruding beyond the sanding pad presents a laceration hazard and may cause a
fixing, tear the disc or a kickback.
3.8- Specific Safety Instructions for wire brush operations
a- Keep in mind that metal strands are ejected by the wire brush even during ordinary operation.
Do not subject the metal wires to excessive stress by applying excessive load onto the brush.
The metal strands can easily penetrate light clothing and / or skin.
b- If the use of a protective cover is recommended for wire brushing, prevent the cup brush or
wire brush to hinder on the protective cover.
The cup brush or wire brush may expand in diameter due to the workload and centrifugal forces.
3.9- Additional Safety Instructions
a- Wear safety goggles
b- Use suitable detectors to determine if utility lines are hidden in the work area or call the local
utility company for assistance. The contact with electric lines can lead to fire and electric shock.
Damaging a gas line can lead to explosion. Penetrating a water line can cause property damage or may
cause an electric shock.
c- Release the On/Off switch and set it to the "OFF" position when the power supply is
interrupted,
e. g., in case of a power failure or when the mains plug is pulled. This prevents uncontrolled
restarting.
d- When working stone, use dust extraction. The vacuum cleaner must be approved for the
extraction of stone dust. Using this equipment reduces dust-related hazards.
e- Use a cutting guide when cutting stone. Without sideward guidance, the cutting disc can jam and
cause kickback.
f- When working with the machine, always hold it firmly with both hands and provide for a
secure stance. The power tool is guided more secure with both hands.
g- Secure the workpiece. A workpiece clamped with clamping devices or in a vice is held more secure
than by hand.
h- Keep your workplace clean. The mixture of materials is particularly dangerous. Dust from light
alloys can burn or explode.
i- Never use the tool with a damaged cable. Do not touch the damaged cable and pull the mains
plug when the cable is damaged while working.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or
similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
A damaged cable increases the risk of an electric shock.
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