Proxxon Micromot 230/E Manual page 4

drum for cracks, tear or excess wear, wire
brush for loose or cracked wires. If power
tool or accessory is dropped, inspect for
damage or install an undamaged accessory.
After inspecting and installing an accessory,
position yourself and bystanders away from
the plane of the rotating accessory and run
the power tool at maximum no-load speed
for one minute. Damaged accessories will nor-
mally break apart during this test time.
h) Wear personal protective equipment. De-
pending on application, use face shield, safe-
ty goggles or safety glasses. As appropriate,
wear dust mask, hearing protectors, gloves
and workshop apron capable of stopping
small abrasive or workpiece fragments. The
eye protection must be capable of stopping fl ying
debris generated by various operations. The dust
mask or respirator must be capable of fi ltrating
particles generated by your operation. Prolonged
exposure to high intensity noise may cause hea-
ring loss.
i) Keep bystanders a safe distance away
from work area. Anyone entering the
work area must wear personal protecti-
ve equipment. Fragments of workpiece or of
a broken accessory may fl y away and cause
injury beyond immediate area of operation.
j) Hold power tool by insulated gripping sur-
faces only, when performing an operation
where the cutting accessory may contact hid-
den wiring or its own cord. Cutting accessory
contacting a "live" wire may make exposed metal
parts of the power tool "live" and could give the
operator an electric shock.
k) Always hold the tool fi rmly in your hand(s)
during the start-up. The reaction torque of the
motor, as it accelerates to full speed, can cause the
tool to twist.
l) Use clamps to support workpiece whenever
practical. Never hold a small workpiece in one
hand and the tool in the other hand while in
use. Clamping a small workpiece allows you to
use your hand(s) to control the tool. Round material
such as dowel rods, pipes or tubing have a tenden-
cy to roll while being cut, and may cause the bit to
bind or jump toward you.
m) Position the cord clear of the spinning ac-
cessory. If you lose control, the cord may be cut
or snagged and your hand or arm may be pulled
into the spinning accessory.
n) Never lay the power tool down until the
accessory has come to a complete stop. The
spinning accessory may grab the surface and
pull the power tool out of your control.
o) After changing the bits or making any ad-
justments, make sure the collet nut, chuck or
any other adjustment devices are securely
tightened. Loose adjustment devices can un-
expectedly shift, causing loss of control, loose
rotating components will be violently thrown.
p) Do not run the power tool while carrying it
at your side. Accidental contact with the spin-
ning accessory could snag your clothing, pulling
the accessory into your body.
q) Regularly clean the power tool's air vents.
The motor's fan will draw the dust inside the
housing and excessive accumulation of powde-
red metal may cause electrical hazards.
r) Do not operate the power tool near fl ammab-
le materials. Sparks could ignite these materials.
s) Do not use accessories that require liquid
coolants. Using water or other liquid coolants
may result in electrocution or shock.
Further safety instructions for all operations:
Kickback and related warnings
Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or
snagged rotating wheel, sanding band, 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.
For example, if an abrasive wheel is snagged or
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