F.F. Group 44 826, Original Instructions Manual

guarded and are unsafe.

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The grinding surface of the center depressed 

wheels must be mounted below the plane of the 

guard lip. An improperly mounted wheel that proj

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ects through the plane of the guard lip cannot be 

adequately protected.

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The guard must be securely attached to the pow-

er tool and positioned for maximum safety, so the 

least amount of wheel is exposed towards the op-

erator. The guard helps to protect operator from 

broken wheel fragments, accidental contact with 

wheel and sparks that could ignite clothing.

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Wheels must be used only for recommended appli-

cations. For example: do not grind with the side of 

the cut-off wheel. Abrasive cut-off wheels are in

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tended for peripheral grinding; side forces applied 

to these wheels may cause them to shatter.

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Always use undamaged wheel flanges that are of 

correct  size  and  shape  for  your  selected  wheel. 

Proper wheel flanges support the wheel thus re

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ducing the possibility of wheel breakage. Flanges 

for cut-off wheels may be different from grinding 

wheel flanges.

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Do not use worn down reinforced wheels from 

larger  power  tools.  Wheels  intended  for  larger 

power tools are not suitable for the higher speed 

of a smaller tool and may burst.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS SPECIFIC FOR 

ABRASIVE CUTTING OFF OPERATIONS

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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 bind-

ing of the wheel in the cut and the possibility of 

kickback or wheel breakage.

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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.

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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.

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Do not restart the cutting operation in the work

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piece. 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 work

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piece.

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Support panels or any oversized workpiece to mini

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mize 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 work

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piece on both sides of the wheel.

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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 OP-

ERATIONS

Do not use excessively oversized sanding disc 

paper.  Follow  manufacturers  recommendations, 

when selecting sanding paper. Larger sanding pa

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per extending beyond the sanding pad presents a 

laceration hazard and may cause snagging, tearing 

of the disc, or kickback.

SAFETY WARNINGS SPECIFIC FOR WIRE BRUSH-

ING OPERATIONS

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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.

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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.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS

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Wear safety goggles.

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Use suitable detectors to determine if utility lines 

are hidden in the work area or call the local utility 

company 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 damage or may cause an electric 

shock.

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Do not touch grinding and cutting discs before 

they  have  cooled  down.  The  discs  can  become 

very hot while working.

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Release the On/Off switch and set it to the off po

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sition 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.

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Secure the workpiece. A workpiece clamped with 

clamping devices or in a vice is held more secure 

than by hand.

CONNECTION TO THE POWER SUPPLY

Make  sure  the  power  supply  information  on  the 

machine’s rating plate are compatible with the 

power supply you intend to connect it to. 

This appliance is Class II and is designed for con-

nection to a power supply matching that detailed 

on the rating label and compatible with the plug 

fitted. If an extension lead is required, use an ap

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proved and compatible lead rated for this appli-

ance. Follow all the instruction supplied with the 

extension lead.

GUIDELINES FOR USING EXTENSION CORDS

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Make  sure  your  extension  cord  is  in  good  condi

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tion.  When  using  an  extension  cord,  be  sure  to 

use one heavy enough to carry the current your 

product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a 

drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and 

overheating. 

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Always replace a damaged extension cord or have 

it repaired by a qualified person before using it.

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Protect your extension cords from sharp objects, 

excessive heat and damp/wet areas.

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