FEIN Power Tools WSG15-70LNOX/N09 manual Safety warnings specific for wire brushing opera- tions

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When wheel is binding or when interrupting a cut for any		Beware of any concealed electric cables, gas or water
reason, switch off the power tool and hold the power tool		conduits. Check the working area before commencing
motionless until the wheel comes to a complete stop.		work, e.g. with a metal detector.
Never attempt to remove the cut-off wheel from the cut		Use a stationary extraction system, blow out ventilation
while the wheel is in motion otherwise kickback may
		slots frequently and connect a residual current device
occur. Investigate and take corrective action to eliminate
		(RCD) on the line side. When working metal under
the cause of wheel binding.
		extreme operating conditions, it is possible for conduc-
Do not restart the cutting operation in the workpiece. Let
		tive dust to settle in the interior of the power tool. The
the wheel reach full speed and carefully re-enter the cut.		total insulation of the power tool can be impaired.
The wheel may bind, walk up or kickback if the power		Do not rivet or screw any name-plates or signs onto the
tool is restarted in the workpiece.
		power tool. If the insulation is damaged, protection
Support panels or any oversized workpiece to minimize
		against an electric shock will be ineffective. Adhesive
the risk of wheel pinching and kickback. Large work-		labels are recommended.
pieces tend to sag under their own weight. Supports		Always work with the auxiliary handle. The auxiliary han-

must be placed under the workpiece near the line of cut	dle ensures reliable guiding of the power tool.
and near the edge of the workpiece on both sides of the
	Before putting into operation, check the mains connec-
wheel.
	tion and the mains plug for damage.
Use extra caution when making a “pocket cut” into exist-
	Recommendation: The tool should always be supplied
ing walls or other blind areas. The protruding wheel may
	with power via a residual current device (RCD) with a
cut gas or water pipes, electrical wiring or objects that can
	rated current of 30 mA or less.
cause kickback.

Safety warnings specific for sanding operations

Do not use excessively oversized sanding disc paper. Fol- low manufacturers recommendations, when selecting sanding paper. Larger sanding paper extending beyond the sanding pad presents a laceration hazard and may cause snagging, tearing of the disc, or kickback.

Safety warnings specific for wire brushing opera- tions

Be aware that wire bristles are thrown by the brush even during ordinary operation. Do not overstress the wires by applying excessive load to the brush. The wire bristles can easily penetrate light clothing and/or skin.

If the use of a guard is recommended for wire brushing, do not allow any interference of the wire wheel or brush with the guard. Wire wheel or brush may expand in diameter due to work load and centrifugal forces.

Further safety warnings

Use elastic spacers/liners when these are provided with the grinding accessory.

Make sure that the application tools are mounted in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. The mounted application tools must be able to rotate freely. Incorrectly mounted application tools can become loose during operation and be thrown from the machine.

Handle grinding accessories carefully and store them according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Damaged grinding accessories can develop cracks and burst during operation.

When using application tools with a threaded insert, take care that the thread in the application tool is long enough to hold the spindle length of the power tool. The thread in the application tool must match the thread on the spindle. Incorrectly mounted application tools can loosen during operation and cause injuries.

Do not direct the power tool against yourself, other per- sons or animals. Danger of injury from sharp or hot application tools.

Hand/arm vibrations

The vibration emission level given in this information sheet has been measured in accordance with a standard- ised test given in EN 60745 and may be used to compare one tool with another. It may be used for a preliminary assessment of exposure.

The declared vibration emission level represents the main applications of the tool. However, if the tool is used for different applications, with different accessories or poorly maintained, the vibration emission may differ. This may significantly increase the exposure level over the total working period.

An estimation of the level of exposure to vibration should also take into account the times when the tool is switched off or when it is running but not actually doing the job. This may significantly reduce the exposure level over the total working period.

Identify additional safety measures to protect the opera- tor from the effects of vibration such as: maintain the tool and the accessories, keep the hands warm, organisation of work patterns.

Handling hazardous dusts

For work procedures with this power tool where mate- rial is removed, dusts develop that can be hazardous to one’s health.

Contact with or inhaling some dust types, e. g. asbestos and asbestos-containing materials, lead-containing coat- ings, metal, some wood types, minerals, silicate particles from materials containing stone, paint solvents, wood preservatives, antifouling paints for vessels, can trigger allergic reactions to the operator or bystanders and/or lead to respiratory infections, cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. The risk from inhaling dusts depends on the exposition. Use dust extraction matched appropriately for the developing dust, as well as personal protective equipment and provide for good ventilation of the workplace. Leave the processing of asbestos-contain- ing materials to specialists.

Wood and light-metal dust, hot mixtures of sanding dust and chemical materials can self-ignite under unfavourable conditions or cause an explosion. Avoid sparking in the