English – AEG WS 9-115 User Manual

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WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all

instructions, including those given in the accompanying

brochure. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result

in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Safety Warnings Common for Grinding, Sanding, Wire

Brushing or Abrasive Cutting-Off Operations:
a) This power tool is intended to function as a grinder,

sander, wire brush or cut-off tool. Read all safety warnings,

instructions, illustrations and specifications provided with

this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may

result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
b) Operations such as polishing are not recommended to be

performed with this power tool. Operations for which the power

tool was not designed may create a hazard and cause personal injury.
c) Do not use accessories which are not specifically designed

and recommended by the tool manufacturer. Just because the

accessory can be attached to your power tool, it does not assure safe

operation.
d) The rated speed of the accessory must be at least equal to

the maximum speed marked on the power tool. Accessories

running faster than their rated speed can break and fly apart.
e) The outside diameter and the thickness of your accessory

must be within the capacity rating of your power tool.

Incorrectly sized accessories cannot be adequately guarded or

controlled.
f) The arbour size of wheels, flanges, backing pads or any

other accessory must properly fit the spindle of the power

tool. Accessories with arbour holes that do not match the mounting

hardware of the power tool will run out of balance, vibrate excessively

and may cause loss of control.
g) Do not use a damaged accessory. Before each use inspect the

accessory such as abrasive wheels for chips and cracks, backing

pad for cracks, tear or excess wear, wire brush for loose or

cracked wires. If power tool or accessory is dropped, inspect for

damage or install an undamaged accessory. After inspecting

and installing an accessory, position yourself and bystanders

away from the plane of the rotating accessory and run the

power tool at maximum noload speed for one minute. Damaged

accessories will normally break apart during this test time.
h) Wear personal protective equipment. Depending on

application, use face shield, safety goggles or safety glasses. As

appropriate, wear dust mask, hearing protectors, gloves and

shop apron capable of stopping small abrasive or workpiece

fragments. The eye protection must be capable of stopping flying

debris generated by various operations. 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.
i) Keep bystanders a safe distance away from work area.

Anyone entering the work area must wear personal protective

equipment. Fragments of workpiece or of a broken accessory may fly

away and cause injury beyond immediate area of operation.
j) Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only,

when performing an operation where the cutting tool 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 operator an electric shock.
k) 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.
l) 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.
m) Do not run the power tool while carrying it at your side.

Accidental contact with the spinning accessory could snag your

clothing, pulling the accessory into your body.
n) 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.
o) Do not operate the power tool near flammable materials.

Sparks could ignite these materials.
p) Do not use accessories that require liquid coolants. Using

water or other liquid coolants may result in electrocution or shock.

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 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.
a) Maintain a firm 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

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 direction

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 or toothed saw

blade. Such blades create frequent kickback and loss of controll.

Safety Warnings Specific for Grinding and Abrasive Cutting-

Off Operations:
a) Use only wheel types that are recommended for your

power tool and the specific guard designed for the selected

wheel. Wheels for which the power tool was not designed cannot be

adequately guarded and are unsafe.
b) The guard must be securely attached to the power tool and

positioned for maximum safety, so the least amount of wheel

is exposed towards the operator. The guard helps to protect

the operator from broken wheel fragments, accidental contact with

wheel and sparks that could ignite clothing.

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