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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. Corners, 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.
Safety Warnings Specific for Grinding Operations
a)Use only wheel types that are recommended for your power tool and the specific guard designed for the selected wheel. Wheels for which the power tool was not designed cannot be adequately guarded and are unsafe.
b)The guard must be securely attached to the power tool and positioned for maximum safety, so the least amount of wheel is exposed towards the operator. The guard helps to protect the operator from broken wheel fragments, accidental contact with wheel and sparks that could ignite clothing.
c)Wheels must be used only for recommended applications. For example: do not grind with the side of
d)Always use undamaged wheel flanges that are of correct size and shape for your selected wheel. Proper wheel flanges support the wheel thus reducing the possibility of wheel breakage. Flanges for
e)Do not use worn down wheels from larger power tools. Wheel intended for larger power tool is not suitable for the higher speed of a smaller tool and may burst.
Residual Risks
In spite of the application of the relevant safety regulations and the implementation of safety devices, certain residual risks cannot be avoided. These are:
–Impairment of hearing.
–Risk of personal injury due to flying particles.
–Risk of burns due to accessories becoming hot during operation.
–Risk of personal injury due to prolonged use.
–Risk of dust from hazardous substances.
Markings on Tool
The following pictograms are shown on the tool:
Read instruction manual before use.
Wear ear protection.
Wear eye protection.
DATE CODE POSITION (FIG. 1)
The date code (e), which also includes the year of manufacture, is printed into the housing.
Example:
2013 XX XX
Year of Manufacture
Package Contents
The package contains:
1Angle grinder
1Guard
1Side handle
1Flange set
1Two pin spanner
1Instruction manual
1Exploded drawing
•Check for damage to the tool, parts or accessories which may have occurred during transport.
•Take the time to thoroughly read and understand this manual prior to operation.
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