Max 10660 Instruction Manual page 57

• Always hold the tool � rmly in your
hand(s) during the start-up. The reaction
torque of the motor, as it accelerates to
full speed, can cause the tool to twist.
• Use clamps to support workpiece
whenever practical. Never hold a small
workpiece in one hand and the tool in
the other hand while in use. Clamping
a small workpiece allows you to use
your hand(s) to control the tool. Round
material such as dowel rods, pipes or
tubing have a tendency to roll while
being cut, and may cause the bit to bind
or jump toward you.
• Position the cord clear of the spinning
accessory. If you lose control, the cord
may be cut or snagged and your hand
or arm may be pulled into the spinning
accessory.
• 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 the bits or making any
adjustments, make sure the collet nut,
chuck or any other adjustment devices
are securely tightened. Loose adjustment
devices can unexpectedly shift,
causing loss of control, loose 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
� ammable materials. Sparks could ignite
these materials.
• Do not use accessories that require liquid
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 snagged rotating wheel,
sanding band, 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. 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 � rm grip on the power tool
and position your body and arm to allow
you to resist kickback forces. The operator
can control kickback forces, if proper
precautions are taken.
• 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 cause
loss of control or kickback.
• Do not attach a toothed saw blade. Such
blades create frequent kickback and loss
of control.
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