Fein AGSZ18-280BL Original Instructions Manual page 21

AGSZ18-90 LBL: Operation as sanding are not recom-
mended to be performed with this power tool. Opera-
tions for which the power tool was not designed may
create a hazard and cause personal injury.
Do not use accessories which are not specifically
designed and recommended by the tool manufacturer.
Just because the accessory can be attached to your
power tool, it does not assure safe operation.
The rated speed of the accessory must be at least equal
to the maximum speed marked on the power tool.
Accessories running faster than their rated speed can
break and fly apart.
The outside diameter and the thickness of your acces-
sory must be within the capacity rating of your power
tool. Incorrectly sized accessories cannot be adequately
guarded or controlled.
Grinding wheels, sanding drums or other accessories
must exactly fit the grinder spindle or collet of your
power tool. Application tools that do not fit exactly in
the tool holder of the power tool will run out of bal-
ance, vibrate excessively and may cause loss of control.
Grinding wheels, sanding drums or cutting tools
mounted on a mandrel, or other accessories must be
fully inserted into the collet or chuck. The "projecting
end" as well as the free part of the mandrel between
the grinding accessory and the collet/chuck must be
minimal. If the mandrel is insufficiently clamped or if the
overhang of the grinding accessory is too long, the
application tool may become loose and ejected at high
velocity.
Do not use damaged application tools. Before each use,
check application tools such as grinding wheels for
chips and cracks, sanding drums for cracks, wear or
heavy use, and wire brushes for loose or broken wires.
If the machine or application tool is dropped, inspect for
damage or install an undamaged application tool. After
inspecting and installing the application tool, position
yourself and bystanders away from the plane of the
rotating application tool and run the machine at maxi-
mum no-load speed for one minute. Damaged applica-
tion tools will normally break apart during this test
time.
Wear personal protective equipment. Depending on
application, use face shield, safety goggles or safety
glasses. Where appropriate, wear dust mask, hearing
protectors, gloves and workshop apron capable of stop-
ping small abrasive or workpiece fragments. The eye
protection must be capable of stopping flying debris
generated by various operations. The dust mask or res-
pirator must be capable of filtrating particles generated
by your operation. Prolonged exposure to high inten-
sity noise may cause hearing loss.
Keep bystanders a safe distance away from work area.
Anyone entering the work area must wear personal pro-
tective equipment. Fragments of workpiece or of a bro-
ken accessory may fly away and cause injury beyond
immediate area of operation.
Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only,
when performing an operation where the cutting acces-
sory may contact hidden wiring. Cutting accessory con-
tacting a "live" wire may make exposed metal parts of
the power tool "live" and could give the operator an
electric shock.
Always hold the power tool firmly when starting it. The
reaction torque of the motor, as it accelerates to full
speed, can cause the power tool to twist.
If possible, use clamps to fasten or affix the workpiece.
Never hold a small workpiece in one hand and the
power tool in the other hand while in use. Clamping
small workpieces allows you to use both hands for bet-
ter control the power tool. Round material such as
dowel rods, pipes or tubing have a tendency to roll
away while being cut, and may cause the application
tool to jam or bind and be thrown toward you.
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.
After changing application tools or making adjustments
on the tool, tighten the collet nut, chuck or any other
fastening elements. Loose fastening elements can
unexpectedly misadjust and lead to loss of control;
unfastened, rotating components will be violently
thrown.
Do not run the power tool while carrying it at your side.
Accidental contact with the spinning accessory could
snag your clothing, pulling the accessory into your
body.
Regularly clean the power tool's air vents. The motor's
fan will draw the dust inside the housing and excessive
accumulation of powdered metal may cause electrical
hazards.
Do not operate the power tool near flammable materi-
als. Sparks could ignite these materials.
Do not use accessories that require liquid coolants.
Using water or other liquid coolants may result in elec-
trocution or shock.
Further safety warnings for all applications
Kickback and related warnings
Kickback is the sudden reaction to a pinched or snagged
rotating application tool, such as a grinding wheel, sand-
ing belt, wire brush, etc. Pinching or snagging causes the
rotating application tool to rapidly stop. This causes an
uncontrolled power tool to be forced in the direction
opposite of the application tool's rotation direction.
For example, if a grinding wheel is snagged or pinched
in the workpiece, the edge of the grinding wheel that is
entering into the workpiece can be caught, causing the
grinding wheel to break out or cause kickback. The
grinding wheel may either jump toward or away from
the operator, depending on the direction of the wheel
at the point of blocking. Grinding wheels can also break
under these conditions.
Kickback is the result of power tool misuse or incorrect
operating procedures. It can be avoided by taking
proper precautions as described below.
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