Panasonic EY46A2 Operating Instructions Manual

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- 7 -11) Position the cord clear of thespinning accessory. If you losecontrol, the cord may be cut orsnagged and your hand or arm maybe pulled into the spinning accessory.12) Never lay the power tool downuntil the accessory has cometo a complete stop. The spinningaccessory may grab the surface andpull the power tool out of your control.13) Do not run the power tool whilecarrying it at your side. Accidentalcontact with the spinning accessorycould snag your clothing, pulling theaccessory into your body.14) Regularly clean the power tool’sair vents. The motor’s fan will drawthe dust inside the housing andexcessive accumulation of powderedmetal may cause electrical hazards.15) Do not operate the power tool nearflammable materials. Sparks couldignite these materials.16) Do not use accessories thatrequire liquid coolants. Using wateror other liquid coolants may result inelectrocution or shock.Further safety instructions forall operationsKickback and Related WarningsKickback is a sudden reaction to apinched or snagged rotating wheel,backing pad, brush or any otheraccessory. Pinching or snaggingcauses rapid stalling of the rotatingaccessory which in turn causesthe uncontrolled power tool to beforced in the direction opposite of theaccessory’s rotation at the point of thebinding.For example, if an abrasive wheel issnagged or pinched by the workpiece,the edge of the wheel that is enteringinto the pinch point can dig into thesurface of the material causing thewheel to climb out or kick out. Thewheel may either jump toward oraway from the operator, depending ondirection of the wheel’s movement atthe point of pinching. Abrasive wheelsmay also break under these conditions.Kickback is the result of power toolmisuse and/or incorrect operatingprocedures or conditions and can beavoided by taking proper precautionsas given below.1) Maintain a firm grip on the powertool and position your bodyand arm to allow you to resistkickback forces. Always useauxiliary handle, if provided, formaximum control over kickbackor torque reaction during start-up.The operator can control torquereactions or kickback forces, if properprecautions are taken.2) Never place your hand near therotating accessory. Accessory maykickback over your hand.3) Do not position your body in thearea where power tool will moveif kickback occurs. Kickback willpropel the tool in direction opposite tothe wheel’s movement at the point ofsnagging.4) Use special care when workingcorners, sharp edges etc. Avoidbouncing and snagging theaccessory. Corners, sharp edges or