Flex XFE 7-15 Instruction Manual page 7

XFE 7-15 / XCE 10-8
(j) Hold power tool by insulated gripping
surfaces only, when performing an
operation where the cutting accessory may
contact hidden wiring or its own cord.
Cutting accessory contacting a "live" wire
may make exposed metal parts of the power
tool "live" and shock the operator.
(k) Position the cord clear of the spinning
accessory. If you lose control, the cord may
be cut or snagged and your hand or arm
may be pulled into the spinning accessory.
(l) 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.
(m) Do not run the power tool while carrying
it at your side. Accidental contact with the
spinning accessory could snag your clo-
thing, pulling the accessory into your body.
(n) Regularly clean the power tool's air
vents. The motor's fan will draw the dust
inside the housing and excessive accumula-
tion of powdered metal may cause electrical
hazards.
(o) Do not operate the power tool near flam-
mable materials. Sparks could ignite these
materials.
(p) Do not use accessories that require
liquid coolants. Using water or other liquid
coolants may result result in electrocution
or shock.
2. Kickback and Related Warnings
Kickback is the sudden reaction to a pin-
ched or snagged rotating insertion tool,
such as a sanding disc, sanding pad, wire
brush, etc. Pinching or snagging may cause
a rotating insertion tool to stop abruptly.
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, depen-
ding on direction of the wheel's movement
at the point of pinching. Abrasive wheels
may also break under these conditions.
For example, if a sanding disc is snagged
or pinched by the workpiece, the edge of the
sanding disc which is entering
the workpiece may become caught and
cause the sanding disc to break off or kick
back. The sanding disc then moves towards
or away from the operator, depending
on the direction in which the disc is rotating
at the point of pinching. Sanding discs may
also break under these conditions.
A recoil occurs if the electric power tool
is used incorrectly or improperly.
A recoil can be prevented by appropriate
precautions as described 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 propels the electric power
tool in the direction opposite to the move-
ment of the sanding disc at the point
of pinching.
(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. This causes a 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.
3. Special safety instructions for
polishing
(a) Do not allow any loose portion of the
polishing bonnet or its attachment strings
to spin freely. Tuck away or trim any loose
attachment strings.
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