Dexter Laundry 20VAG3-125BL.1 Instruction Manual page 287

2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 accessory. 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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