DeWalt D28065-XE Instruction Manual page 8

• Never cut into area that may contain electrical wiring or piping. Serious injury
may result.
• Clean out your tool often, especially after heavy use. Dust and grit containing
metal particles often accumulate on interior surfaces and could create an
electric shock hazard.
• Do not operate this tool for long periods of time. Vibration caused by the
operating action of this tool may cause permanent injury to fingers, hands, and
arms. Use gloves to provide extra cushion, take frequent rest periods, and limit
daily time of use.
• Direct the Dust Ejection System away from operator and coworkers. Serious
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injury may result (Fig. 1, K).
• The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The symbols and their
definitions are as follows:
V ................. volts
Hz ............... hertz
min ............. minutes
........ direct current
.............. Class I Construction
................... (grounded)
.............. Class II Construction
................... (double insulated)
BPM ............ beats per minute
Causes and Operator Prevention of Kickback
• Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched, bound or misaligned wheel, wire
brush or flap disc causing an uncontrolled cut-off tool to lift up and out of the
workpiece toward the operator.
• When the wheel is pinched or bound tightly by the workpiece, the wheel stalls
and the motor reaction drives the unit rapidly back toward or away from the
operator.
• Kickback is the result of 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 unit and position your body and
arm to allow you to resist kickback forces. Kickback forces can be controlled
by the operator, if proper precautions are taken.
A ...............amperes
W ..............watts
...........alternating current
n o ..............no load speed
.............earthing terminal
.............safety alert
..................symbol
.../min .......revolutions or
..................reciprocation per minute
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• When wheel is binding, or when interrupting a cut for any reason, release the
trigger and hold the unit motionless in the material until the wheel comes to
a complete stop. Never attempt to remove the unit from the work or pull the
unit backward while the wheel is in motion or kickback may occur. Investigate
and take corrective actions to eliminate the cause of wheel binding.
• When restarting a cut-off accessory in the workpiece, check that the wheel is
not engaged into the material. If wheel is binding, it may walk up or kickback
from the workpiece as the tool is restarted.
• Support large panels to minimize the risk of wheel pinching and kickback.
Large panels tend to sag under their own weight. Support must be placed under
the panel on both sides, near the line of cut and near the edge of the panel.
WARNING: ALWAYS use safety glasses. Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety
glasses. Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. ALWAYS WEAR
CERTIFIED SAFETY EQUIPMENT:
• ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3),
• ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing protection,
• NIOSH/OSHA/MSHA respiratory protection.
WARNING: Always wear proper personal hearing protection that conforms to
ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) during use. Under some conditions and duration of use, noise
from this product may contribute to hearing loss.
WARNING: Always use eye protection. All users and bystanders must wear eye
protection that conforms to ANSI Z87.1.
WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and
other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth
defects, or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber (CCA).
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type
of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated
area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are
specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
• Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding,
drilling, and other construction activities. Wear protective clothing and wash
exposed areas with soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth,
eyes, or lay on the skin may promote absorption of harmful chemicals.