Safety Warnings Specific For Wire Brushing Operations - DeWalt D28490 Instruction Manual

wheel increases the loading and susceptibility to twisting or binding of the
wheel in the 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 operations, 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.
Safety Warnings Specific for Sanding Operations
a) Do not use excessively oversized sanding disc paper. Follow
manufacturer's recommendations, when selecting sanding paper.
Larger sanding paper extending beyond the sanding pad presents a
laceration hazard and may cause snagging, tearing of the disc
or kickback.

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) If the use of a guard is recommended for wire brushing, do not
allow any interference of the wire wheel or brush with the guard.
Wire wheel or brush may expand in diameter due to work load and
centrifugal forces.
Additional Safety Rules for Grinders
• Do not use Type 11 (flaring cup) wheels on this tool. Using
inappropriate accessories can result in injury.
• Always use side handle. Tighten the handle securely. The side
handle should always be used to maintain control of the tool at all times.
Residual Risks
In spite of the application of the relevant safety regulations and the
implementation of safety devices, certain residual risks cannot be avoided.
These are:
– Impairment of hearing.
– Risk of personal injury due to flying particles.
– Risk of burns due to accessories becoming hot during operation.
– Risk of personal injury due to prolonged use.
Markings on Tool
The following pictograms are shown on the tool:
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