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Kickback and Related Warnings
Kickbackisasuddenreactiontoapinchedorsnagged
rotatingwheel,backingpad,brushoranyotheracces-
sory.Pinchingorsnaggingcausesrapidstallingofthe
rotatingaccessorywhichinturncausestheuncon-
trolledpowertooltobeforcedinthedirectionopposite
oftheaccessory’srotationatthepointofthebinding.
Forexample,ifanabrasivewheelissnaggedor
pinchedbytheworkpiece,theedgeofthewheelthatis
enteringintothepinchpointcandigintothesurfaceof
thematerialcausingthewheeltoclimboutorkickout.
Thewheelmayeitherjumptowardorawayfromthe
operator, depending on direction of the wheel’s move-
mentatthepointofpinching.Abrasivewheelsmayalso
breakundertheseconditions.
Kickbackistheresultofpowertoolmisuseand/or
incorrectoperatingproceduresorconditionsandcanbe
avoidedbytakingproperprecautionsasgivenbelow.
1. Maintain a rm grip on the power tool and
position your body and arm to allow you to
resist kickback forces. Always use auxiliary
handle, if provided, for maximum control over
kickback or torque reaction during start-up.
Theoperatorcancontroltorquereactionsorkick-
backforces,ifproperprecautionsaretaken.
2. Never place your hand near the rotating acces-
sory.Accessorymaykickbackoveryourhand.
3. Do not position your body in the area where
power tool will move if kickback occurs.
Kickbackwillpropelthetoolindirectionopposite
to the wheel’s movement at the point of snagging.
4. Use special care when working corners, sharp
edges etc. Avoid bouncing and snagging the
accessory.Corners,sharpedgesorbouncing
have a tendency to snag the rotating accessory
andcauselossofcontrolorkickback.
5. Do not attach a saw chain woodcarving blade
or toothed saw blade.Suchbladescreatefre-
quentkickbackandlossofcontrol.
Safety Warnings Specic for Grinding and Abrasive
Cutting-O Operations:
1. Use only wheel types that are recommended
for your power tool and the specic guard
designed for the selected wheel. Wheels for
whichthepowertoolwasnotdesignedcannotbe
adequatelyguardedandareunsafe.
2. The grinding surface of centre depressed
wheels must be mounted below the plane of
the guard lip.Animproperlymountedwheelthat
projectsthroughtheplaneoftheguardlipcannot
beadequatelyprotected.
3. 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. Theguardhelpstoprotect
theoperatorfrombrokenwheelfragments,acci-
dentalcontactwithwheelandsparksthatcould
ignite clothing.
4. Wheels must be used only for recommended
applications. For example: do not grind with
the side of cut-o wheel.Abrasivecut-owheels
are intended for peripheral grinding, side forces
appliedtothesewheelsmaycausethemto
shatter.
5. Always use undamaged wheel anges that are
of correct size and shape for your selected
wheel.Properwheelangessupportthewheel
thusreducingthepossibilityofwheelbreakage.
Flangesforcut-owheelsmaybedierentfrom
grindingwheelanges.
6. Do not use worn down wheels from larger
power tools. Wheel intended for larger power tool
isnotsuitableforthehigherspeedofasmaller
toolandmayburst.
Additional Safety Warnings Specic for Abrasive
Cutting-O Operations:
1. Do not “jam” the cut-o wheel or apply exces-
sive pressure. Do not attempt to make an
excessive depth of cut. Overstressing the wheel
increasestheloadingandsusceptibilitytotwisting
orbindingofthewheelinthecutandthepossibil-
ityofkickbackorwheelbreakage.
2. Do not position your body in line with and
behind the rotating wheel. When the wheel, at
thepointofoperation,ismovingawayfromyour
body,thepossiblekickbackmaypropelthespin-
ningwheelandthepowertooldirectlyatyou.
3. When wheel is binding or when interrupting
a cut for any reason, switch o the power
tool and hold the power tool motionless until
the wheel comes to a complete stop. Never
attempt to remove the cut-o wheel from the
cut while the wheel is in motion otherwise
kickback may occur. Investigate and take correc-
tiveactiontoeliminatethecauseofwheelbinding.
4. Do not restart the cutting operation in the
workpiece. Let the wheel reach full speed and
carefully re-enter the cut.Thewheelmaybind,
walkuporkickbackifthepowertoolisrestartedin
the workpiece.
5. Support panels or any oversized workpiece to
minimize the risk of wheel pinching and kick-
back.Largeworkpiecestendtosagundertheir
ownweight.Supportsmustbeplacedunderthe
workpiecenearthelineofcutandneartheedge
oftheworkpieceonbothsidesofthewheel.
6. Use extra caution when making a “pocket cut”
into existing walls or other blind areas.The
protrudingwheelmaycutgasorwaterpipes,elec-
tricalwiringorobjectsthatcancausekickback.
Safety Warnings Specic for Sanding Operations:
1. Do not use excessively oversized sanding
disc paper. Follow manufacturers recommen-
dations, when selecting sanding paper.Larger
sandingpaperextendingbeyondthesanding
padpresentsalacerationhazardandmaycause
snagging,tearingofthediscorkickback.
Safety Warnings Specic for Wire Brushing
Operations:
1. 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.Thewirebristlescaneasily
penetrate light clothing and/or skin.