Further Safety Instructions For All Operations; Kickback And Related Warnings - Panasonic EY46A2 Operating Instructions Manual

11) Position the cord clear of the
spinning accessory. If you lose
control, the cord may be cut or
snagged and your hand or arm may
be pulled into the spinning accessory.
12) Never lay the power tool down
until the accessory has come
to a complete stop. The spinning
accessory may grab the surface and
pull the power tool out of your control.
13) Do not run the power tool while
carrying it at your side. Accidental
contact with the spinning accessory
could snag your clothing, pulling the
accessory into your body.
14) Regularly clean the power tool's
air vents. The motor's fan will draw
the dust inside the housing and
excessive accumulation of powdered
metal may cause electrical hazards.
15) Do not operate the power tool near
flammable materials. Sparks could
ignite these materials.
16) Do not use accessories that
require liquid coolants. Using water
or other liquid coolants may result in
electrocution or shock.
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Further safety instructions for
all operations

Kickback and Related Warnings

Kickback is a sudden reaction to a
pinched or snagged rotating wheel,
backing pad, brush or any other
accessory. Pinching or snagging
causes rapid stalling of the rotating
accessory which in turn causes
the uncontrolled power tool to be
forced in the direction opposite of the
accessory's rotation at the point of the
binding.
For example, if an abrasive wheel is
snagged or pinched by the workpiece,
the edge of the wheel that is entering
into the pinch point can dig into the
surface of the material causing the
wheel to climb out or kick out. The
wheel may either jump toward or
away from the operator, depending on
direction of the wheel's movement at
the point of pinching. Abrasive wheels
may also break under these conditions.
Kickback is the result of power tool
misuse and/or incorrect operating
procedures or conditions and can be
avoided by taking proper precautions
as given below.
1) Maintain a firm 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.
The operator can control torque
reactions or kickback forces, if proper
precautions are taken.
2) Never place your hand near the
rotating accessory. Accessory may
kickback over your hand.
3) 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.
4) Use special care when working
corners, sharp edges etc. Avoid
bouncing and snagging the
accessory. Corners, sharp edges or
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