P.I.T. PWS180-C1 Operation Manual page 6

eye protection must be capable of stop-
ping flying debris generated by various op-
erations. The dust mask or respirator must
be capable of filtrating particles generated
by your operation. Prolonged exposure
to high intensity noise may cause hearing
loss.
► During operation of the angle grinder,
heating of the gearbox housing, this is
due to the rotation of the conical pair at
high speeds. To avoid burns while work-
ing with the tool, do not touch the gearbox
housing, use protective gloves and an ad-
ditional handle during operation.
► Keep bystanders a safe distance away
from work area. Anyone entering the
work area must wear personal protec-
tive equipment. Fragments of workpiece
or of a broken accessory may fly away and
cause injury beyond immediate area of op-
eration.
► Hold the power tool by insulated grip-
ping surfaces only, when performing an
operation where the cutting accessory
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.
► 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 acces-
sory.
► 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.
► Do not run the power tool while carry-
ing 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 accumu-
lation of powdered metal may cause elec-
trical hazards.
► Do not operate the power tool near
flammable materials. Sparks could ignite
these materials.
► Do not use accessories that require
liquid coolants. Using water or other liq-
uid coolants may result in electrocution or
shock.
Kickback and related warnings
► Kickback is a sudden reaction resulting
from a sticking or blocking of a rotating
grinding wheel, sanding pad, wire brush,
etc. Jamming or blocking causes a rotating
tool to stop abruptly, causing an uncon-
trolled power tool to be thrown against the
direction of rotation of the tool.
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, depend-
ing 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 on the power tool
and position your body and arm to
allow you to resist kickback forces. Al-
ways 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 di-
rection opposite to the wheel's movement
at the point of snagging.
► Use special care when working cor-
ners, 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 wood carving
blade or toothed saw blade. Such blades
create frequent kickback and loss of con-
trol.
Special warnings for grinding and
cutting
► Only use grinding wheels and the pro-
tective covers approved for this power
tool. Grinding wheels not intended for this
power tool cannot be closed sufficiently
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Angle Grinder