Bauer 2161CR-B Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions page 6

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.
Safety Warnings Specific for Grinding
1. Use only wheel types that are recommended
for your power tool and the specific
guard designed for the selected wheel.
cannot be adequately guarded and are unsafe.
2. The guard must be securely attached
to the power tool and positioned for
maximum safety, so the least amount of
wheel is exposed towards the operator.
wheel fragments and accidental contact with wheel.
3. Wheels must be used only for recommended
applications. For example: do not grind with
the side of wheel. Grinding wheels are intended
these wheels may cause them to shatter.
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1. 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.
2. Never place your hand near the
rotating accessory. Accessory may
kickback over your hand.
3. Do not position your body in the area where
power tool will move if kickback occurs.
4. Use special care when working corners, sharp
edges etc. Avoid bouncing and snagging the
accessory.
have a tendency to snag the rotating accessory
and cause loss of control or kickback.
5. Do not attach a saw chain woodcarving
blade or toothed saw blade. Such blades
create frequent kickback and loss of control.
4. Always use undamaged wheel flanges that are
of correct size and shape for your selected
wheel.
5. Do not use worn down wheels from larger
power tools. Wheel intended for larger
6. Dress appropriately. Wear leather
leggings and fire resistant footwear during
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