7) Always wear safety goggles, safety gloves,
respiratory protection and ear protection
when grinding.
8) Never keep the fingers between the wheel
and spark protection or in close proximity
to the protective hoods. There is a risk of
crushing.
9) The rotating parts of the product cannot
be covered due to functional reasons.
Therefore, proceed cautiously and hold the
workpiece firmly in order to avoid slipping
which could cause your hands to come into
contact with the wheel.
10) The workpiece gets hot during grinding.
Do not touch the machined area, allow it
to cool down. There is a risk of burning. Do
not use coolants or the like.
11) Do not work with the product, if you are
tired or have consumed alcohol or tablets.
Always have a break on time.
12) Switch the product off and remove the
mains plug
to loosen a blocked insertion tool,
–
if the connection line is damaged or
–
entangled,
in case of unusual sounds.
–
If the replacement of the supply cord is
necessary, this has to be done by the
manufacturer or his agent in order to avoid
a safety hazard.
Vibration and noise
reduction
To reduce the impact of noise and vibration
emission, limit the time of operation, use
low-vibration and low-noise operating modes as
well as wear personal protective equipment.
Take the following points into account to
minimise the vibration and noise exposure risks:
Only use the product as intended by its
design and these instructions.
Ensure that the product is in good condition
and well maintained.
Use correct accessory tools for the product
and ensure they are in good condition.
Keep tight grip on the handles/grip surface.
Maintain this product in accordance with
these instructions and keep it well lubricated
(where appropriate).
Plan your work schedule to spread any high
vibration tool use across a longer period
of time.
Behaviour in emergency
situations
Familiarise yourself with the use of this product
by means of this instruction manual. Memorise
the safety warnings and follow them to the
letter. This will help to prevent risks and hazards.
Always be alert when using this product,
so that you can recognise and handle risks
early. Fast intervention can prevent serious
injury and damage to property.
Switch the product off and disconnect it
from the mains if there are malfunctions.
Have the product checked by a qualified
professional and repaired, if necessary,
before you operate it again.
Residual risks
Even if you are operating this product in
accordance with all the safety requirements,
potential risks of injury and damage remain.
The following dangers can arise in connection
with the structure and design of this product:
Health defects resulting from vibration
emission if the product is being used over
long periods of time or not adequately
managed and properly maintained.
Injuries and damage to property due to
broken accessory tools or the sudden
impact of hidden objects during use.
Danger of injury and property damage
caused by flying objects.
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