AEG WS 9-115 - Manual (Page 16)

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c) Wheels must be used only for recommended applications.
For example: do not grind with the side of cut-off wheel.
Abrasive cut-off wheels are intended for peripheral grinding, side forces
applied to these wheels may cause them to shatter.
d) Always use undamaged wheel flanges that are of correct size
and shape for your selected wheel. Proper wheel flanges support
the wheel thus reducing the possibility of wheel breakage. Flanges for
cut-off wheels may be different from grinding wheel flanges.
e) Do not use worn down wheels from larger power tools. Wheel
intended for larger power tool is not suitable for the higher speed of a
smaller tool and may burst.
Additional Safety Warnings Specific for Abrasive Cutting-Off
Operations:
a) Do not “jam” the cut-off wheel or apply excessive pressure.
Do not attempt to make an excessive depth of cut. Overstressing
the wheel increases the loading and susceptibility to twisting or
binding of the wheel in the cut and the possibility of kickback or wheel
breakage.
b) Do not position your body in line with and behind the
rotating wheel. When the wheel, at the point of operation, is moving
away from your body, the possible kickback may propel the spinning
wheel and the power tool directly at you.
c) When wheel is binding or when interrupting a cut for any
reason, switch off the power tool and hold the power tool
motionless until the wheel comes to a complete stop. Never
attempt to remove the cut-off wheel from the cut while the
wheel is in motion otherwise kickback may occur. Investigate and
take corrective action to eliminate the cause of wheel binding.
d) Do not restart the cutting operation in the workpiece. Let
the wheel reach full speed and carefully re-enter the cut. The
wheel may bind, wall up or kick back if the power tool is restarted in
the workpiece.
e) Support panels or any oversized workpiece to minimize the
risk of wheel pinching and kickback. Large workpieces tend to sag
under their own weight. Supports must be placed under the workpiece
near the line of cut and near the edge of the workpiece on both sides
of the wheel.
f) Use extra caution when making a “pocket cut” into existing
walls or other blind areas. The protruding wheel may cut gas or
water pipes, electrical wiring or objects that can cause kickback.
Safety Warnings Specific for Sanding Operations:
a) Do not use excessively oversized sanding disc paper. Follow
manufacturers recommendations, when selecting sanding
paper. Larger sanding paper extending beyond the sanding pad
presents a laceration hazard and may cause snagging, tearing of the
disc or kickback.
Safety Warnings Specific for Wire Brushing Operations:
a) Be aware that wire bristles are thrown by the brush even
during ordinary operation. Do not overstress the wires by
applying excessive load to the brush. The wire bristles can easily
penetrate light clothing and/or skin.
b) If the use of a guard is recommended for wire brushing, do
not allow any interference of the wire wheel or brush with
the guard. Wire wheel or brush may expand in diameter due to work
load and centrifugal forces.
Appliances used at many different locations including open air should
be connected via a residual current device (FI, RCD, PRCD) of 30mA
or less.
Sawdust and splinters must not be removed while the machine is
running.
Only plug-in when machine is switched off.
Never reach into the danger area of the machine when it is running.
Always use the auxiliary handle.
Always use the protecting cap when roughing-down and separating.
Immediately switch off the machine in case of considerable vibrations
or if other malfunctions occur. Check the machine in order to find out
the cause.
Always use and store the grinding disks according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
When grinding metal, flying sparks are produced. Take care that
no persons are endangered. Because of the danger of fire, no
combustible materials should be located in the vicinity (spark flight
zone). Do not use dust extraction.
Due care should be taken that no sparks or sanding dust flying from
the workpiece come into contact with you.
When separating stone the guide shoe must be used!
The adjusting nut must be tightened before starting to work with
the machine.
The workpiece must be fixed if it is not heavy enough to be steady.
Never lead the workpiece to the grinding disk with your hand.
Under extreme conditions (e.g. smooth-grinding metals with the arbour
and vulcanized fibre grinding wheel), significant contamination can build up
on the inside of the angle grinder. For safety reasons, in such conditions the
inside should be cleaned thoroughly of metal deposits and a motor circuit-
breaker must be connected in series. If the motor circuit-breaker trips the
machine must be sent for repair.
For accessories intended to be fitted with threaded hole wheel,
ensure that the thread in the wheel is long enough to accept the
spindle length..
Use the safety guard from the accessories range when performing
out cutting work.
SPECIFIED CONDITIONS OF USE
The angle grinder may be used for cutting, grinding, sanding and
wire brushing a wide range of materials, such as metal or stone. If
you have any doubts, please refer to the instructions supplied by the
accessory manufacturer.
Do not use this product in any other way as stated for normal use.
MAINS CONNECTION
Connect only to single-phase AC current and only to the system
voltage indicated on the rating plate. It is also possible to connect
to sockets without an earthing contact as the design conforms to
safety class II.
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