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Kickback 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 condi-

tions. 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 ﬁ 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 con-

trol torque reactions or kickback forces, if proper

precautions are taken.

- Never place your hand near the rotating acces-

sory. 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 ac-

cessory. 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 or

toothed saw blade. Such blades create frequent

kickback and loss of control.

Safety Warnings Specific for Polishing Opera-

tions

- Do not allow any loose portion of the polishing

bonnet or its attachment strings to spin freely.

Tuck away or trim any loose attachment strings.

Loose and spinning attachment strings can entan-

gle your ﬁ ngers or snag on the workpiece.

- Prevent the penetration of liquid polish into the

tool. The penetration of liquid polish into the power

tool increases the risk of an electric shock.

2.3 Noise and vibration information

The typical values determined in accordance with

EN 60745 are:

Sound pressure level 89 dB(A)

Noise power level 100 dB(A)

Measuring uncertainty allowance K = 3 dB

The noise level can exceed 85 dB(A) during

operation.

Wear ear protectors.

Vibration emission value a

(vector sum for three

directions) and uncertainty K measured in accord-

ance with EN 60745:

Polishing: a

= 3,5 m/s

K = 2,0 m/s

The emission values speciﬁ ed (vibration, noise) were

measured in accordance with the test conditions

stipulated in EN 60745 and are intended for ma-

chine comparisons. They are also used for making

preliminary estimates regarding vibration and noise

loads during operation.

The emission values speciﬁ ed refer to the main

applications for which the power tool is used. If the

electric power tool is used for other applications,

with other tools or is not maintained sufﬁ ciently

prior to operation, however, the vibration and noise

load may be higher when the tool is used. Take into

account any machine idling times and downtimes to

estimate these values more accurately for a speci-

ﬁ ed time period. This may signiﬁ cantly reduce the

load during the machine operating period.

3 Electrical connection and commissioning

The mains voltage must match the voltage on the

rating plate. Switch (1.2) serves as an On/Off switch

(I = On/0 = Off).

It may be latched with the locking knob on the side

(1.1) for continuous operation.

Pressing the switch again releases the lock.

4 Electronics

Do not operate the machine if the electron-

ics are faulty as this can lead to the machine

operating at excessive speeds.

If the start-up is not smooth or speed adjustment

is not possible, this indicates that the electronics

are faulty.

The machine has full-wave electronics with

the following features:

4.1 Smooth start-up

Electronically-controlled smooth start-up ensures

that the machine does not jerk when it is started

up.

4.2 Accelerator switch

Switch (1.2) serves as an accelerator switch. The

spindle speed increases as the pressure on the

switch increases. When the switch is pressed fully

down, the spindle speed set with the adjusting wheel

(1.7) is reached.

4.3 Setting the speed

The spindle speed can be set with the adjusting

wheel (1.7) when the switch (1.2) is pressed down

fully. The numbers on the adjusting wheel cor-

respond approximately with the following spindle

speeds:

1 800 rpm 4 1,760 rpm

2 1,120 rpm 5 2,080 rpm

3 1,440 rpm 6 2,400 rpm

1 2 ... 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 ... 53 54

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