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u The grinding surface of centre depressed wheels must
u Use extra caution when making a “pocket cut” into ex-
be mounted below the plane of the guard lip. An im-
properly mounted wheel that projects through the plane
of the guard lip cannot be adequately protected.
isting walls or other blind areas. The protruding wheel
may cut gas or water pipes, electrical wiring or objects
that can cause kickback.
u The guard must be securely attached to the power tool
u Do not attempt to do curved cutting. 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, which can lead to serious in-
jury.
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.
Safety warnings specific for sanding operations:
u Wheels must be used only for specified applications.
u Use proper sized sanding disc paper. Follow manufac-
For example: do not grind with the side of cut-off
wheel. Abrasive cut-off wheels are intended for peri-
pheral grinding, side forces applied to these wheels may
cause them to shatter.
turers recommendations, when selecting sanding pa-
per. Larger sanding paper extending too far beyond the
sanding pad presents a laceration hazard and may cause
snagging, tearing of the disc or kickback.
u Always use undamaged wheel flanges that are of cor-
Safety warnings specific for wire brushing operations:
u Be aware that wire bristles are thrown by the brush
rect size and shape for your selected wheel. Proper
wheel flanges support the wheel thus reducing the pos-
sibility of wheel breakage. Flanges for cut-off wheels may
be different from grinding wheel flanges.
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.
u Do not use worn down wheels from larger power tools.
u If the use of a guard is specified for wire brushing, do
A wheel intended for larger power tool is not suitable for
the higher speed of a smaller tool and may burst.
u When using dual purpose wheels always use the cor-
not allow any interference of the wire wheel or brush
with the guard. Wire wheel or brush may expand in dia-
meter due to work load and centrifugal forces.
Additional safety information
rect guard for the application being performed. Failure
to use the correct guard may not provide the desired level
of guarding, which could lead to serious injury.
Wear safety goggles.
Additional safety warnings specific for cutting-off
operations:
u Do not “jam” the cut-off wheel or apply excessive
The protective guard must not be used for
cutting. With a suitable adapter, the protective
guard can also be used for cutting.
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.
u Do not position your body in line with and behind the
Hold the power tool firmly with both hands
and make sure you have a stable footing. The
power tool can be more securely guided with
both hands.
u Use suitable detectors to determine if utility lines are
rotating wheel. When the wheel, at the point of opera-
tion, is moving away from your body, the possible kick-
back may propel the spinning wheel and the power tool
directly at you.
u When the wheel is binding or when interrupting a cut
hidden in the work area or call the local utility com-
pany for assistance. Contact with electric lines can lead
to fire and electric shock. Damaging a gas line can lead to
explosion. Penetrating a water line causes property dam-
age or may cause an electric shock.
u Do not touch grinding and cutting discs until they have
for any reason, switch off the power tool and hold it
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 elim-
inate the cause of wheel binding.
cooled down. The discs can become very hot while work-
ing.
u Do not restart the cutting operation in the workpiece.
u Release the On/Off switch and set it to the off position
Let the wheel reach full speed and carefully re-enter
the cut. The wheel may bind, walk up or kickback if the
power tool is restarted in the workpiece.
when the power supply is interrupted, e. g., in case of
a power failure or when the mains plug is pulled. This
prevents uncontrolled restarting.
u Support panels or any oversized workpiece to minim-
u Secure the workpiece. A workpiece clamped with
clamping devices or in a vice is held more secure than by
hand.
u Store the application tools inside buildings, in a dry,
frost-free room at a uniform temperature.
ize 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.
1 609 92A 765 | (17.03.2022)
Bosch Power Tools