RotoZip RZ2000 - Manual (Page 5)

Zipmate Abrasive Cut-Off Attachment Safety Rules
Always use wheel guard, and the Zipmate's
auxiliary handle with this abrasive cut off
tool. The guard must always be securely
attached to the tool and positioned for
maximum safety, so the least amount of
wheel is exposed on the operators side of
the tool. A guard protects operator from
broken wheel fragments. The support ribs and
auxiliary handle provide additional guarding,
stability and control in cut off applications. The
body of your Rotozip tool can also be used as
a handle.
Always be certain that the wheel guard,
and Zipmate's auxiliary handle are
reassembled and securely fastened to the
tool when changing the point of operation
from fire forward to fire reverse or after
changing the wheels. A tool missing an
essential safety component is dangerous to
operate.
Wear proper apparel while using an
abrasive cut off tool. Face shield or at least
safety goggles, dust mask, leather gloves and
shop apron capable of stopping small wheel or
workpiece fragments.
This attachment is not intended to be used
with Wet Diamond Wheels. Using water or
other liquid coolants with this tool may result in
electrocution or shock. Use of Dry Diamond
Wheels is acceptable.
Use only Type 1 abrasive cut off wheels
with the correct size arbor hole. Never use
damaged or incorrect wheel flanges or
round nut. Other types of wheels are not
intended to apply load on periphery and may
shatter. Wheels with arbor holes that do not
match the mounting hardware of the tool will
run eccentrically, vibrate excessively and will
cause loss of control.
Do not grind on the side of Type 1 abrasive
cut off wheels. Side forces applied to these
wheels may cause them to shatter.
Do not use this attachment with
“Woodcarving” blade or standard wood
cutting toothed blades. These blades are not
intended for this tool and can create loss of
control during use.
Abrasive Cut Off Wheels must have a
maximum safe operating speed greater
than the “no load RPM” marked on the
attachment. Wheels running over the rated
speed can fly apart and cause injury.
Before each use inspect the cut off wheel
for chips and cracks. Do not use a wheel
that may be damaged. Install a new wheel if
tool was dropped. When installing a new
wheel carefully handle individual cut off
wheels to avoid chipping or cracking. Run
the tool at no load for one minute, holding
the tool in the direction away from people.
Wheels with flaws will normally break apart
during this time. Fragments from a wheel
that bursts during operation will fly away at
great velocity possibly striking you or
bystanders.
Do not use a cut off wheel that is larger
than the maximum recommended size for
your tool, or worn down damaged wheels
from larger abrasive cut off tools. Wheels
intended for larger tools are not suitable for the
higher speed of a smaller tool, these wheels
may easily burst and the fragments strike you
or bystanders.
Position the cord clear of the spinning
wheel. Do not wrap the cord around your
arm or wrist. If you lose control and have the
cord wrapped around your arm or wrist, it may
entrap you and cause injury.
Keep your body positioned to either side of
the wheel, but not in line with the wheel. It
is important to support the tool properly and to
position your body such as to minimize body
exposure from the possible wheel binding and
the recoil of the tool.
Keep hands away from cutting area and
wheel. Keep your second hand on auxiliary
handle. Hold the tool firmly to prevent loss
of control. NEVER place your hand behind
the wheel since the tool may recoil over
your hand. Do not attempt to remove cut
material when wheel is moving. If both
hands are holding the tool, they cannot be cut
by the wheel
Do not “jam” the abrasive wheel into the
work, apply excessive pressure or attempt
to use large depths of cut while using this
tool. Let the rotating wheel do the work,
Abrasive Cut Off Tools are intended to “cut”
the material in a series of shallow depth of
cuts. See the instructions for depth of cut later
in this manual.
Avoid bouncing and snagging the wheel,
especially when working corners, sharp
edges etc. This can cause loss of control and
tool’s recoil.
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