PE 150 18.0-EC
Instruction manual
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2. Kickback and Related Warnings
Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched
or snagged rotating wheel, backing pad,
brush or any other accessory. Pinching or
snagging causes rapid stalling of the
rotating accessory which in turn causes the
uncontrolled power tool to be forced in the
direction opposite of the accessory’s
rotation at the point of the binding.
For example, if an abrasive wheel is
snagged or pinched by the workpiece, the
edge of the wheel that is entering into the
pinch point can dig into the surface of the
material causing the wheel to climb out or
kick out. The wheel may either jump toward
or away from the operator, depending on
direction of the wheel’s movement at the
point of pinching. Abrasive wheels may also
break under these conditions.
Kickback is the result of power tool misuse
and/or incorrect operating procedures or
conditions and can be avoided by taking
proper precautions as given below.
(a) Maintain a firm grip on the power tool
and position your body and arm to allow you
to resist kickback forces. Always use
auxiliary handle, if provided, for maximum
control over kickback or torque reaction
during start-up. The operator can control
torque reactions or kickback forces, if
proper precautions are taken.
(b) Never place your hand near the rotating
accessory. Accessory may kickback over
your hand.
(c) Do not position your body in the area
where power tool will move if kickback
occurs. Kickback will propel the tool in
direction opposite to the wheel’s movement
at the point of snagging.
(d) Use special care when working corners,
sharp edges etc. Avoid bouncing and
snagging the accessory. Corners, sharp
edges or bouncing have a tendency to snag
the rotating accessory and cause loss of
control or kickback.
(e) Do not attach a saw chain woodcarving
blade or toothed saw blade. Such blades
create frequent kickback and loss of control.
3. Special safety instructions for
polishing
(a) Do not allow any loose portion of the
polishing bonnet or its attachment strings
to spin freely. Tuck away or trim any loose
attachment strings.
Loose and spinning attachment strings
can entangle your fingers or snag on the
workpiece.
4. Additional Warnings
(a) The mains voltage and the voltage
specifications on the rating plate must
correspond.
(a) Do not press the spindle lock until the
tool stops.
(b) Only FLEX AUTHORIZED SERVICE
CENTER should disassemble or assemble
this power tool, and only genuine FLEX
replacement parts should be installed.
(c) Clean the exterior of the power tool only
with a soft cloth moistened with soapy
water, and dry thoroughly.
(d) Never use solvents, gasoline or thinners
on plastic components; otherwise the
plastic may dissolve.
(e) Some dust created by power sanding,
sawing, grinding, drilling and other
construction activities contains chemicals
known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Some examples of these chemicals
are:
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Lead from lead-based paints.
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Crystalline silica from bricks, cement,
and other masonry products.
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Arsenic and chromium from chemically-
treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies,
depending upon how often you do this type
of work. To reduce your exposure to these
chemicals:
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Work in a well-ventilated area.
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Work with approved safety equipment,
such as dust masks that are specially
designed to filter out microscopic
particles.
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Avoid prolonged contact with dust from
power sanding, sawing, grinding,
drilling, and other construction activities.
Wear protective clothing and wash
