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Further safety instructions for all operations
Kickback causes 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 with both hands on the power tool and position your
body and arms 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.
Never place your hand near the rotating accessory. Accessory may
kickback over your hand.
Do not position your body in the area where 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, 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 saw chain woodcarving blade, segmented diamond
wheel with a peripheral gap greater than 10 mm or toothed saw blade.
Such blades create frequent kickback and loss of control.
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