Metabo GVB 18 LTX BL 11-28 Original Instructions Manual page 14

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d) Do not position your hand in line with and
behind the rotating wheel. When the wheel, at the
point of operation, is moving away from your hand,
the possible kickback may propel the spinning
wheel and the power tool directly at you.
e) When wheel is pinched, snagged or when
interrupting a cut for any reason, switch off the
power tool and hold the power tool motionless
until the wheel comes to a complete stop.
Never attempt to remove the cut-off wheel from
the cut while the wheel is in motion otherwise
kickback may occur. Investigate and take
corrective action to eliminate the cause of wheel
pinching or snagging.
f) Do not restart the cutting operation in the
workpiece. Let the wheel reach full speed and
carefully re-enter the cut. The wheel may bind,
walk up or kickback if the power tool is restarted in
the workpiece.
g) Support panels or any oversized workpiece
to minimize the risk of wheel pinching and
kickback. Large workpieces tend to sag under their
own weight. Supports must be placed under the
workpiece near the line of cut and near the edge of
the workpiece on both sides of the wheel.
h) Use extra caution when making a "pocket
cut" into existing walls or other blind areas. The
protruding wheel may cut gas or water pipes,
electrical wiring or objects that can cause kickback.
4.4 Safety warnings specific for wire
brushing operations:
a) 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.
b) Allow brushes to run at operating speed for
at least one minute before using them. During
this time no one is to stand in front or in line
with the brush. Loose bristles or wires will be
discharged during the run-in time.
c) Direct the discharge of the spinning wire
brush away from you. Small particles and tiny
wire fragments may be discharged at high velocity
during the use of these brushes and may become
imbedded in your skin.
4.5 Additional Safety Instructions:
WARNING – Always wear protective
goggles.
Wear ear protectors.
WARNING – Always operate the power tool
with two hands.
Use elastic cushioning layers if they have been
supplied with the sanding media and if required.
Observe the specifications of the tool or accessory
manufacturer! Protect the discs from grease or
impact!
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Accessories must be stored and handled with care
in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Never use cut-off wheels for roughing work! Do not
apply pressure to the side of cut-off wheels.
The workpiece must lay flat and be secured against
slipping, e.g. using clamps. Large workpieces must
be sufficiently supported.
Engage the spindle lock button (4) (depending on
the model) only when the motor is at a standstill.
Keep your hands away from the rotating tool!
Remove debris and similar material only when the
machine is at a standstill.
Prior to use, ensure that the abrasive media is
properly fitted and secured. Run the tool in idle for
60 seconds in a safe position and stop it
immediately in the event of significant vibrations or
other faults are discovered. If such a situation
occurs, check the machine to determine the cause.
Ensure that sparks produced during work do not
constitute a risk to the user or others and are not
able to ignite flammable substances. Areas at risk
must be protected with flame-resistant covers.
Always keep a fire extinguisher on hand when
working in areas prone to fire risk.
Damaged, eccentric or vibrating tools must not be
used.
For safety reasons, always ensure the rubber
sleeve is fitted while you work (3).
A damaged rubber adapter (3) must be replaced.
Never operate a machine with a defective rubber
sleeve (3) .
Always hold the machine with both hands on the
designated handles, take a secure stance and
concentrate on the work.
Do not touch rotating parts.
The sanding paper grinding accessories must not
exceed the maximum diameter of 80 mm.
Composite grinding tools must not exceed the
maximum diameter of 55 mm. If the maximum
grinding accessory diameter (grinding) from
chapter "Technical data" however is smaller, the
smaller value must be adhered to.
Reducing dust exposure:
WARNING - Some dust created by power
sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities contains chemicals known to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
- Lead from lead-based paints,
- crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other
masonry products, and
- arsenic and chromium from chemically treated
lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending
on how often you do this type of work. To reduce
your exposure to these chemicals, work in a well-
ventilated area, and work with approved safety
equipment, such as those dust masks that are
specially designed to filter out microscopic
particles.
This also applies to dust from other materials, such
as some timber types (like oak or beech dust),