Energizer EZ900AG User Manual page 10

or any other accessory. Pinching or snagging causes rapid stalling of the rotating acces-
sory 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 procedu-
res or conditions and can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below.
a) Maintain a rm 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.
b) Never place your hand near the rotating accessory. Accessory may kickback over your
hand.
c) 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.
8. TO USE THE GRINDER
Attention: Do not switch the grinder on whilst the disc is in contact with the workpiece.
Allow the disc to reach full speed before starting to grind.Hold your angle grinder with one
hand on the main handle and other hand rmly around the auxiliary handle.Always position
the guard so that as much of the exposed disc as possible is pointing away from you.Be
prepared for a stream of sparks when the disc touches the metal.For best tool control,
material removal and minimum overloading, maintain an angle between the disc and work
surface of approximately 15°-30° when grinding.Use caution when working into corners as
contact with the intersecting surface may cause the grinder to jump or twist.When grinding
is complete allow the workpiece to cool. Do not touch the hot surface.
6. WHEEL GUARD FOR CUTTING AND CUTTING DISC ARE NOT SUPPLIED.
Warning! For cutting metal, always work with the wheel guard for cutting.
When cutting, do not press, tilt or oscillate the machine. Work with moderate feed, adapted
to the material being cut.
Do not reduce the speed of running down cutting discs by applying sideward pressure. The
direction in which the cutting is performed is important.
The machine must always work in an up-grinding motion. Therefore, never move the
machine in the other direction! Otherwise, the danger exists of it being pushed uncontrolled
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