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• Hold the power tool by insulating gripping surfaces only, especially when performing
an operation with a cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. If
the cutting accessory comes into contact with a live wire, it may cause exposed metal
parts of the power tool to become live too, resulting in electric shock to the operator.
• Position the cord clear of the spinning accessory. If you lose control of the tool,
the cord may be cut or snagged, and your body pulled into the spinning accessory
resulting in potential injury.
• Never lay the power tool down until the accessory has come to a complete stop or the
spinning accessory may grab the service and the power tool out from your control.
• Do not run the power to 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 tools air vents. The motors fan will dry the dust inside the
housing an excessive accumulation of powdered metal may cause electrical hazards.
• Do not operate the power tool near flammable materials as sparks could ignite these
materials.
• Do not use accessories that require liquid coolants. Using water or other liquid
coolants may result in shock or electrocution.
KICKBACK AND RELATED WARNINGS
Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or snag 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 wheels snag or pinched by the work piece, 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.
1. Kickback is the result of power tool misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures or
conditions and can be avoided by taking proper precautions as outlined below.
1.1 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. The operator can control torque reactions or
kickback forces, if proper precautions are taken.
1.2 Never place your hand near the rotating accessory since the accessory may kickback
over your hand.
1.3 Do not position your body in the area where power tool will move if kickback occurs.
Kickback will propel the tool in the opposite direction to the wheel's movement at the
point of snagging.
1.4 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 may result in loss of control or kickback.
1.5 Do not attach a saw chain woodcarving blade or toothed saw blade to the tool as
such blades create frequent kickback and loss of control.
2. Safety warnings specific for grinding and abrasive cutting-off operations:
2.1 Use only wheel types that are recommended for your power tool and the specific
guard designed for the selected wheel. Wheels for which the power tool was not
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