Westfalia WS 230/2600 Original Instructions Manual page 17

 Always use undamaged flanges of the correct size and shape
for your cutting disc. The correct flanges support the disc and
reduce the risk of a disc fracture. Flanges for cutting discs can
differ from those for grinding discs.
 Do not use worn-down discs from larger electric tools, these
are not intended for the fast speeds of smaller electric tools
and may fracture.
 Avoid blocking the disc and do not use excessive pressure.
Do not attempt excessively deep cuts. Excessive loads on the
cutting disc increase the stress and make it more prone to
jamming or blocking and increase the risk of kickback of
fracture.
 Avoid the area directly in front or behind the spinning discs. If
the cutting part of the disc is moving away from you, the
electric tool with the spinning disc can be thrown back at you
in the case of a kickback.
 If the disc becomes stuck or locked in the workpiece or you
intend to interrupt your work, turn off the electric tool and hold
it tightly until the disc has come to a complete standstill. Never
attempt to lift the spinning disc out of the cut, this may cause
kickback. Verify and remove the cause for the stoppage.
 Do not turn on the electric tool while the disc is in the
workpiece. Allow the disc to reach full speed before carefully
resuming the cut. Otherwise the disc may jam, jump out of the
cut or kick back.
 Support sheets or large workpieces to reduce the risk of a
kickback caused by the disc being wedged in the workpiece.
Larger workpieces may deform under their own weight. The
workpiece must be supported on both sides, on the edges as
well as close to the cut.
 Be especially careful when undertaking "pocket cuts" in
existing walls or other areas which cannot be overlooked.
Safety Notes
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