F.F. Group SRT 180 EASY, Original Instructions Manual

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Always  feed  the  bit  into  the  material  in  the 

same direction as the cutting edge is exiting 

from the material (which is the same direction 

as the chips are thrown). 

Feeding the tool in the 

wrong direction causes the cutting edge of the bit 

to climb out of the work and pull the tool in the di

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rection of this feed.

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When  using  rotary  files,  cut-off  wheels,  high-

speed  cutters  or  tungsten  carbide  cutters, 

always have the work securely clamped.

 These 

wheels will grab if they become slightly canted in 

the groove, and can kickback. When a cut-off wheel 

grabs, the wheel itself usually breaks. When a rota

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ry file, high-speed cutter or tungsten carbide cutter 

grabs, it may jump from the groove and you could 

lose control of the tool.

SAFETY  WARNINGS  SPECIFIC  FOR  GRINDING 

AND ABRASIVE CUTTING-OFF OPERATIONS

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Use only wheel types that are recommended 

for your power tool and only for recommended 

applications. For example: do not grind with the 

side of a cut-off wheel. 

Abrasive cut-off wheels 

are intended for peripheral grinding, side forces 

applied to these wheels may cause them to shatter.

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For threaded abrasive cones and plugs use only 

undamaged wheel mandrels with an unrelieved 

shoulder  flange  that  are  of  correct  size  and 

length. 

Proper mandrels will reduce the possibility 

of breakage.

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Do not “jam” a 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 snag-

ging of the wheel in the cut and the possibility of 

kickback or wheel breakage.

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Do not position your hand in line with and be

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hind the rotating wheel. 

When the wheel, at the 

point of operation, is moving away from your hand, 

the  possible  kickback  may  propel  the  spinning 

wheel and the power tool directly at you.

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When wheel is pinched, snagged or when in-

terrupting a cut for any reason, switch off the 

power tool and hold the power tool motionless 

until the wheel comes to a complete stop. Nev

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er  attempt  to  remove  the  cut-off  wheel  from 

the cut while the wheel is in motion otherwise 

kickback may occur.

 Investigate and take correc

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tive action to eliminate the cause of wheel pinching 

or snagging.

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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, 

walk up or kickback if the power tool is restarted in 

the workpiece.

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Support panels or any oversized workpiece to 

minimize  the  risk  of  wheel  pinching  and  kick

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back. 

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.

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Use extra caution when making a “pocket cut” 

into existing walls or other blind areas. 

The pro-

truding wheel may cut gas or water pipes, electrical 

wiring or objects that can cause kickback.

SAFETY  WARNINGS  SPECIFIC  FOR  WIRE 

BRUSHING 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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Allow  brushes  to  run  at  operating  speed  for 

at least one minute before using them. During 

this time no one is to stand in front or in line 

with the brush. 

Loose bristles or wires will be dis-

charged during the run-in time.

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Direct the discharge of the spinning wire brush 

away from you. 

Small particles and tiny wire frag-

ments may be discharged at high velocity during 

the use of these brushes and may become imbed-

ded in your skin.

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Do  not  exceed  15,000  RPM  when  using  wire 

brushes.

DO  NOT  WORK  WITH  MATERIALS  CONTAIN

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ING  ASBESTOS  (asbestos  is  considered  car

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cinogenic)

TAKE PROTECTIVE MEASURES WHEN DURING 

WORK  DUST  CAN  DEVELOP  THAT  IS  HARM

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FUL TO ONE’S HEALTH, COMBUSTIBLE OR EX

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PLOSIVE (some dusts are considered carcino-

genic); wear a dust mask and work with dust/

chip extraction when connectable.

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 condition. 

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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Use a separate electrical circuit for your tools. This 

circuit should be protected with the appropriate 

time-delayed fuse. Before connecting the motor to 

the power line, make sure the switch is in the OFF 

position and the electric voltage is rated the same 

as the voltage stamped on the motor nameplate. 

Running at a lower voltage will damage the motor.

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