Ferm agm1037 Original Instructions Manual page 7

cut and the possibility of kickback or wheel
breakage.
b) Do not position your body in line with and
behind the rotating wheel. When the wheel,
at the point of operation, is moving away from
your body, the possible kickback may propel
the spinning wheel and the power tool directly
at you.
c) When wheel is binding 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 binding.
d) Do not restart the cutting operation in the
workpiece. Let the wheel reach full speed
and carefully reenter the cut. The wheel may
bind, walk up or kickback if the power tool is
restarted in the workpiece.
e) 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.
f) 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.
special safety instructions
• Check that the maximum speed indicated on
the disc corresponds to the maximum speed
of the machine. The speed of the machine
must not exceed the value on the disc.
• Make sure that the dimensions of the disc
cor res pond to the specifications of the
machine.
• Make sure that the disc has been mounted
and fastened properly. Do not use reducing
rings or adapters to make the disc fit properly.
• Never use this machine single handed.
Always use both hands to operate the
machine.
• Do not touch any rotating parts.
• Make sure the wool bonnet is not contacting
the workpiece before the machine is switched
on.
• Do not touch the workpiece immediately after
operation. It may be hot.
• Warning: The wheel still rotates after the
machine has been switched off
• Hold the machine by the insulated grips when
performing an operation where contact can
be made with hidden wiring or its own cord.
• Before use, inspect the disc for any damage.
Do not use discs which are crack-ed, ripped
or otherwise damaged.
• Before use, let the machine run idle for 30
seconds. Immediately switch off the machine
in case of abnormal vibrations or occurrence
of another defect. Carefully inspect the
machine and disc before switching the
machine on again.
• Always wear safety goggles and hearing
protection.
• Ensure that mounted wheels and points are
fitted in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.
• For tools intended to be fitted with threaded
hole wheel, ensure that the thread in the
wheel is long enough to accept the spindle
length.
• Ensure that ventilation openings are kept
clear when working in dusty conditions. If it
should become nessesary to clear dust, first
disconnect the tool from the mains supply
(use non metallic objects) and avoid
damaging internal parts.
• Though poor conditions of the electrical
mains, shortly voltage drops can appear
when starting the equipment. This can
influence other equipment (eq. blinking of a
lamp). If the mains-impedance Zmax <0.348
Ohm, such disturbances are not expected. (In
case of need, you may contact your local
supply authority for further information.
Immediately switch off the machine when:
• Excessive sparking of the carbon brushes
and verticiliosis in the collector.
• Interruption of the mains plug, mains lead or
mains lead damage.
• Defect switch
• Smoke or stench of scorched isolation
electrical safety
When using electric machines always observe
the safety regulations applicable in your country
to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and
perso nal injury. Read the following safety
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