Kickback And Related Warnings; Safety Warnings Specific For Polishing Operations - Flex PXE 80 10.8-EC Original Operating Instructions

PXE 80 10.8-EC
Do not use a damaged accessory. Before Do not use a damaged accessory. Before
each use inspect the accessory such as each use inspect the accessory such as
abrasive wheels for chips and cracks, abrasive wheels for chips and cracks,
backing pad for cracks, tear or excess backing pad for cracks, tear or excess
wear, wire brush for loose or cracked wires. wear, wire brush for loose or cracked wires.
If power tool or accessory is dropped, If power tool or accessory is dropped,
inspect for damage or install an undamaged inspect for damage or install an undamaged
accessory. After inspecting and installing an accessory. After inspecting and installing an
accessory, position yourself and bystanders accessory, position yourself and bystanders
away from the plane of the rotating accessory away from the plane of the rotating accessory
and run the power tool at maximum no-load and run the power tool at maximum no-load
speed for one minute. Damaged accessories speed for one minute.
will normally break apart during this test time.
Wear personal protective equipment. Wear personal protective equipment.
Depending on application, use face Depending on application, use face
shield, safety goggles or safety glasses. shield, safety goggles or safety glasses.
As appropriate, wear dust mask, hearing As appropriate, wear dust mask, hearing
protectors, gloves and shop apron capable protectors, gloves and shop apron capable
of stopping small abrasive or workpiece of stopping small abrasive or workpiece
fragments. fragments.The eye protection must be capable
of stopping flying debris generated by various
operations. The dust mask or respirator must
be capable of filtrating particles generated by
your operation. Prolonged exposure to high
intensity noise may cause hearing loss.
Keep bystanders a safe distance away from Keep bystanders a safe distance away from
work area. Anyone entering the work area work area. Anyone entering the work area
must wear personal protective equipment. must wear personal protective equipment.
Fragments of workpiece or of a broken
accessory may fly away and cause injury
beyond immediate area of operation.
Never lay the power tool down until the Never lay the power tool down until the
accessory has come to a complete stop. The accessory has come to a complete stop.
spinning accessory may grab the surface and
pull the power tool out of your control.
Do not run the power tool while carrying it at Do not run the power tool while carrying it at
your side. Accidental contact with the spinning your side.
accessory could snag your clothing, pulling the
accessory into your body.
Regularly clean the power tool's air vents. 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 flam- Do not operate the power tool near flam-
mable materials. mable materials. Sparks could ignite these
materials.
Do not use accessories that require liquid Do not use accessories that require liquid
coolants. Using water or other liquid coolants coolants.
may result in electrocution or shock.

Kickback and Related Warnings:

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.
Maintain a firm grip on the power tool and Maintain a firm grip on the power tool and
position your body and arm to allow you to position your body and arm to allow you to
resist kickback forces. Always use auxiliary resist kickback forces. Always use auxiliary
handle, if provided, for maximum control over handle, if provided, for maximum control over
kickback or torque reaction during start-up. kickback or torque reaction during start-up.
The operator can control torque reactions or
kickback forces, if proper precautions are taken.
Never place your hand near the rotating Never place your hand near the rotating
accessory. Accessory may kickback over accessory.
your hand.
Do not position your body in the area where Do not position your body in the area where
power tool will move if kickback occurs. 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.
Use special care when working corners, Use special care when working corners,
sharp edges etc. Avoid bouncing and sharp edges etc. Avoid bouncing and
snagging the accessory. Corners, sharp snagging the accessory.
edges or bouncing have a tendency to snag
the rotating accessory and cause loss of
control or kickback.
Safety Warnings Specific for Safety Warnings Specific for
Polishing Operations: Polishing Operations:
Do not allow any loose portion of the Do not allow any loose portion of the
polishing bonnet or its attachment strings polishing bonnet or its attachment strings
to spin freely. Tuck away or trim any loose to spin freely. Tuck away or trim any loose
attachment strings. Loose and spinning attachment strings.
attachment strings can entangle your fingers
or snag on the workpiece.
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