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2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques
As soon as the engine is running, the
power machine generates toxic
exhaust gas.As soon as the engine is
running, the power machine gener‐
ates toxic exhaust gas. These gases
may be odorless and invisible and
may contain unburned hydrocarbons
and benzene. Never run the engine
indoors or in poorly ventilated loca‐
tions, even if your model is equipped
with a catalytic converter.
Ensure proper ventilation when working in
trenches, hollows or similar locations – risk of
fatal injury from breathing toxic fumes!
Stop work immediately if you start suffering from
nausea, headaches, impaired vision (e.g. your
field of vision gets smaller), impaired hearing,
dizziness, or impaired concentration – these
symptoms may possibly be the result of too-high
exhaust gas concentration – Risk of accidents!
To reduce the risk of fire, do not smoke while
operating or standing near your power tool.
If your power tool is subjected to unusually high
loads for which it was not designed (e.g. heavy
impact or a fall), always check that it is in good
condition before continuing work – see also
"Before Starting". Check in particular that the fuel
system has no leaks and the safety equipment is
fully operative. Never use a power tool that is no
longer safe to operate. In case of doubt, contact
a dealer.
Never touch a rotating abrasive cutting wheel
with your hand or any other part of your body.
Examine the workplace. Avoid all danger due to
damaged piping or electrical wiring.
The machine must not be used near inflammable
substances or gases.
Do not cut into pipes, metal tanks or other con‐
tainers if you are not sure that they do not con‐
tain any volatile or inflammable substances.
Never leave the machine unattended with the
engine running. Stop the engine before leaving
the machine unattended (e. g. for breaks).
Before putting the cut-off machine down on the
ground:
– Shut off the engine
– Wait until the abrasive cutting wheel has come
to a standstill or brake the abrasive cutting
wheel until it comes to a standstill by carefully
touching a hard surface (e.g., concrete slab)
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Frequently inspect the abrasive cut‐
ting wheel – replace it right away if
there are visible cracks, buckling or
other damage (for example, overheat‐
ing) – risk of accident due to break‐
age!
In the event of changes in cutting behavior (e. g.,
increased vibration, reduced cutting perform‐
ance), stop work and eliminate the causes of the
changes.
2.11 Reactive forces
The most frequently occurring reactive forces are
kickback and pull-in.
Danger of kickback – Kickback can
result in fatal injuries.
Kickback occurs when the cut-off machine is
suddenly thrown up and back in an uncontrolled
arc towards the operator.
Kickback occurs if, for example, the abrasive cut‐
ting wheel
– gets jammed – primarily in its upper quarter, or
– is abruptly braked through friction contact with
a solid object
To reduce the risk of kickback
– Work cautiously and avoid situations which
could cause kickback.
– Hold the cut-off machine firmly with both
hands and maintain a secure grip
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