Craftsman evolv 900.24543 Instruction Manual page 5

Further safety instructions for
all
operations
Kickback and Related Warnings
Kickback is a sudden reaction to a
_inched or snagged rotating wheel,
acking pad, brush or any other
accessory. Pinching or snagging
causes rapid s_lling of the rotating
accessory which in turn causes the
uncontrolled power tool to be forced
in the direction opposite of the
acce_'s rotation at the point ol the
binding,
For example, i! an abrasive wheel is
snagged or pin_ by the wod<piece.
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
wheeAmay either jump toward or
away from the operator, depending
on direction of the wheel's movement
at the point of pinchmgo Abrasive
wheels may also break under these
conditions.
Kickback is the resu|t of tool misuse
andtor incorrect operating procedures
or conditions and can be avoided by
taking proper precautions as given
below:
a) Malntain a firm grip on the power
too! 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 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 toot in direction opposite to
the whee!'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 rolatl"ngaccessory and cause/oss
ot control or kickback.
e) Do not attach a saw chain
woodcarving blade or toothed saw
blade. Such blades oreate frequent
kickback and loss of control,
Safety Warnings Specific for Grinding
Operations
a) Use only wheel types that are
recommended for your power too!
and the specific guard designed
for the selected wheel. Wheels for
which the power too_ was not
designed cannot be adequately
guarded and are unsate.
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 operator from
broken wheel fragments and
a_cidentat contact wilfl wheel.
c) Wheels must be used only for
recommended applications. For
example: do not grind with the side
of wheel Abrasive wheels are
inter_ed for peripheral grinding, side
forces applied to these wheels may
cause them to shatter.
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 ot
wheel breakage. Flanges for cut-off
wheels may be different from grinding
wheel flanges,
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.
Safety Warnings Specific for Sanding
Operatlons
a) DO not use excessively oversized
sanding disc paper. Follow
manufacturers recommendations,
when selecting sanding paper.
Larger sanding paper extending
beyond the sanding pad presents a
laceration hazard and may cause
snagging, tearing ol the disc or kickback.
Safety Warnings Specific for Wire
Brushing Operations
a) Be aware thal 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
dolhing andlor skin.
b) !f the use Of a guard Is recommended
for wire brushlng, do not allow any
Interference of the wlre wheel or
brush with the guard. Wire wheel or
txush may expand in diameter due to
work and centrifugal forces.
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