Bosch TG503 Operating/Safety Instructions Manual page 6

may contact hidden wiring or its own
cord. Cutting accessory contacting a "live"
wire may make exposed metal parts of the
power tool "live" and could give the opera-
tor an electric shock. (corded only)
l. Hold the power tool by insulated grip-
ping surfaces only, when performing an
operation where the cutting accessory
may contact hidden wiring. Contact with a
"live" wire will also make exposed metal
parts of the power tool "live" and could
give the operator an electric shock. (cord-
less only)
m. 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.
n. 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.
o. Do not run the power tool while carrying
it at your side. Accidental contact with the
spinning accessory could snag your cloth-
ing, pulling the accessory into your body.
p. 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.
q. Do not operate the power tool near flam-
mable materials. Sparks could ignite these
materials.
r. Do not use accessories that require liquid
coolants. Using water or other liquid cool-
ants may result in electrocution or shock.
2. 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
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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 move-
ment 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 con-
ditions and can be avoided by taking proper
precautions as given below.
a. 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 pro-
vided, 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 di-
rection opposite to the wheel's movement
at the point of snagging.
d. 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.
e. Do not attach a saw chain woodcarving
blade, segmented diamond wheel with
a peripheral gap greater than 10 mm
(13/32") or toothed saw blade. Such
blades create frequent kickback and loss of
control.
3. Safety warnings specific for
grinding and cutting-off opera-
tions
a. Use only wheel types that are specified
for your power tool and the specific guard
designed for the selected wheel. Wheels
for which the power tool was not designed
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