Ferm AGM1084P Original Instructions Manual page 6

o) Do not operate the power tool near flammable
materials. Sparks could ignite these materials.
p) Do not use accessories that require liquid
coolants. Using water or other liquid coolants
may result in electrocution or shock.
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.
a) 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.
b) Never place your hand near the rotating acces-
sory. 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 tool in direction
opposite to the wheel'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 rotating
accessory and cause loss of control or
kickback.
e) Do not attach a saw chain woodcarving blade
or toothed saw blade. Such blades create
frequent kickback and loss of control.
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Special safety instructions
• C heck 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.
• M ake sure that the dimensions of the disc
cor res pond to the specifications of the
machine.
• M ake sure that the disc has been mounted
and fastened properly. Do not use reducing
rings or adapters to make the disc fit properly.
• N ever use this machine single handed.
Always use both hands to operate the
machine.
• D o not touch any rotating parts.
• M ake sure the wool bonnet is not contacting
the workpiece before the machine is switched
on.
• D o not touch the workpiece immediately after
operation. It may be hot.
• W arning: The wheel still rotates after the
machine has been switched off
• H old the machine by the insulated grips when
performing an operation where contact can
be made with hidden wiring or its own cord.
• B efore use, inspect the disc for any damage.
Do not use discs which are crack-ed, ripped
or otherwise damaged.
• B efore 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.
• A lways wear safety goggles and hearing
protection.
• E nsure that mounted wheels and points are
fitted in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.
• F or tools intended to be fitted with threaded
hole wheel, ensure that the thread in the
wheel is long enough to accept the spindle
length.
• E nsure 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.
• T hough poor conditions of the electrical
mains, shortly voltage drops can appear when