Kickback And Related Warnings - F.F. Group CAG/125-BL 20V PLUS Original Instructions Manual

CAG/125-BL 20 V PLUS
SERVICE
Have your power tool serviced by an autho-
rized service and use only original spare parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the power tool
is maintained.
SAFETY WARNINGS FOR ANGLE GRIND-
ER
SAFETY WARNINGS COMMON FOR GRINDING,
SANDING, WIRE BRUSHING OR ABRASIVE CUT-
TING OFF OPERATIONS
This power tool is intended to function as a
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grinder, sander, wire brush or cut-off tool.
Read all safety warnings, instructions, illus-
trations and specifications provided with
this power tool. Failure to follow all instruc-
tions listed below may result in electric shock,
fire and/or serious injury.
Operations such as polishing are not recom-
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mended to be performed with this power
tool. Operations for which the power tool was
not designed may create a hazard and cause per-
sonal injury.
Do not use accessories which are not specifi-
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cally designed and recommended by the tool
manufacturer. Just because the accessory can
be attached to your power tool, it does not as-
sure safe operation.
The rated speed of the accessory must be at
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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
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your accessory must be within the capacity
rating of your power tool. Incorrectly sized ac-
cessories cannot be adequately guarded or con-
trolled.
Threaded mounting of accessories must
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match the grinder spindle thread. For ac-
cessories mounted by flanges, the arbour
hole of the accessory must fit the locating
diameter of the flange. Accessories that do
not match the mounting hardware of the power
tool will run out of balance, vibrate excessively
and may cause loss of control.
Do not use a damaged accessory. Before
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each use inspect the accessory such as abra-
sive wheels for chips and cracks, backing pad
for cracks, tear or excess wear, wire brush
for loose or cracked wires. If power tool or
accessory is dropped, inspect for damage
or install an undamaged accessory. After
inspecting and installing an accessory, posi-
tion yourself and bystanders away from the
plane of the rotating accessory and run the
power tool at maximum no-load speed for
one minute. Damaged accessories will normally
break apart during this test time.
Wear personal protective equipment. De-
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pending on application, use face shield, safe-
ty goggles or safety glasses. As appropriate,
wear dust mask, hearing protectors, gloves
and workshop apron capable of stopping
small abrasive or workpiece 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
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work area. Anyone entering the work area
must wear personal protective equipment.
Fragments of workpiece or of a broken accesso-
ry may fly away and cause injury beyond immedi-
ate area of operation.
Hold the power tool by insulated gripping
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surfaces only, when performing an operation
where the cutting accessory may contact
hidden wiring or its own cord. Cutting acces-
sory contacting a "live" wire may make exposed
metal parts of the power tool "live" and could
give the operator an electric shock.
Never lay the power tool down until the ac-
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cessory has come to a complete stop. The
spinning wheel may grab the surface and pull
the power tool out of your control.
Do not run the power tool while carrying it at
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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.
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The motor's fan will draw the dust inside the
housing and excessive accumulation of pow-
dered metal may cause electrical hazards.
Do not operate the power tool near flamma-
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ble materials. Sparks could ignite these mate-
rials.
Do not use accessories that require liquid
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coolants. Using water or other liquid coolants
may result in electrocution or shock.

KICKBACK AND RELATED WARNINGS

Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or
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snagged rotating wheel, backing pad, brush or
any other accessory. Pinching or snagging caus-
es 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 enter-
ing 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 pinch-
ing. 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
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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 re-
actions or kickback forces, if proper precautions
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