Narex EBU 230-26 HD, Original Operating Manual

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f) 

Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.

 Properly maintained 

cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind 

and are easier to control..

g) 

Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in ac-

cordance with these instructions, taking into account the 

working conditions and the work to be performed.

 Use of 

the power tool for operations different from those intended 

could result in a hazardous situation.

5) Service

a) 

Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person 

using only identical replacement parts.

 This will ensure that 

the safety of the power tool is maintained.

2  Special Safety Instructions

2.1  Collective Safety Warnings for 

Grinding, Sanding, Wire Brushing and 

Abrasive Cutting-Off Operations:

a) 

This power tool is intended to function as a grinder, sand-

er, wire brush and cut-off tool. Read all safety warnings, 

instructions, illustrations and specifications provided with 

this power tool.

 Failure to follow all the instructions may re-

sult in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

b) 

This power tool is not suitable for polishing work.

Operations for which the power tool was not designed may 

create a hazard and cause personal injury.

c) 

Do not use accessories which are not specifically designed 

and recommended by the tool manufacturer.

 Just because 

the accessory can be attached to your power tool, it does not 

assure safe operation.

d) 

The rated speed of the accessory must be at least equal to 

the maximum speed marked on the power tool.

 Accessories 

running faster than their rated speed can break and fly apart.

e) 

The outside diameter and the thickness of your accesso-

ry must be within the capacity rating of your power tool.

Incorrectly sized accessories cannot be adequately guarded 

or controlled.

f) 

The arbour size of wheels, flanges, backing pads or any 

other accessory must properly fit the spindle of the pow-

er tool.

 Accessories with arbour holes that do not match the 

mounting hard-ware of the power tool will run out of bal-

ance, vibrate excessively and may cause loss of control.

g) 

Do not use a damaged accessory. Before each use inspect 

the accessories such as abrasive wheels for chips and 

cracks, backing pads for cracks, tear or excess wear, wire 

brushes for loose or cracked wires. If power tool or accesso-

ry is dropped, inspect for damage or install an undamaged 

accessory. After inspecting and installing an accessory, 

position yourself and bystanders away from the plane of 

the rotating accessory and run the power tool at maximum 

no-load speed for one minute.

 Damaged accessories will 

normally break apart during this test time.

h) 

Wear personal protective equipment. Depending on the 

application, use face shield, safety goggles or safety glass-

es. As appropriate, wear a dust mask, hearing protectors, 

gloves and a workshop apron capable of stop-ping small 

abrasive or workpiece fragments.

 The eye protection must 

be capable of stopping flying debris generated by various 

operations. The dust mask or respirator must be capable of 

filtering particles generated by your operation. Prolonged ex-

posure to high intensity noise may cause hearing loss.

i) 

Keep bystanders a  safe distance away from work area. 

Anyone entering the work area must wear personal pro-

tective equipment.

 Fragments of workpiece or of a broken 

accessory may fly away and cause injury beyond immediate 

area of operation.

j) 

Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only 

when performing an operation where the cutting acces-

sory may contact hidden wiring or its own cord.

 Cutting 

accessory contacting a “live” wire may make exposed metal 

parts of the power tool “live” and shock the operator.

k) 

Position the cord clear of the spinning accessory.

 If you lose 

control of the power tool, the cord may be cut or snagged and 

your hand or arm may be pulled into the spinning accessory.

l) 

Never lay the power tool down until the accessory has 

come to a complete stop.

 The spinning accessory may catch 

the surface and pull the power tool out of your control.

m) 

Do not run the power tool while carrying it at your side.

Accidental contact with the spinning accessory could snag 

your clothing, pulling the accessory into your body.

n) 

Regularly clean the power tool’s air vents.

 The motor’s fan 

will draw the dust inside the housing and excessive accumu-

lation of powdered metal may cause electrical hazards.

o) 

Do not operate the power tool near flammable materials.

Sparks could ignite these materials.

p) 

Do not use accessories that require liquid coolants.

 Using 

water or other liquid coolants may result in electrocution or 

shock.

2.2  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 direc-

tion 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 move-

ment at the point of pinching. Abrasive wheels may also break 

under these conditions.
Kickback is the result of power tool misuse and/or incorrect operat-

ing 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 an auxiliary handle, if provided, for maximum control 

over kickback or torque reaction during start-up.

 The oper-

ator can control torque reactions or kick-back 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.

 Kick-back will propel the tool 

in direction opposite to the wheel’s movement at the point of 

snagging.

d) 

Take 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 ac-

cessory 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.

2.3  Safety warnings specific for grinding 

and cutting-off operations:

a) 

Use only wheel types that are recommended for your pow-

er tool and the specific guard designed for the selected 

wheel.

 Wheels for which the power tool was not designed 

cannot be adequately guarded and are unsafe.

b) 

Use only the specific guard designed for the selected 

wheel. 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 operator.

 The 

guard helps to protect the operator from broken wheel frag-

ments and accidental contact with the wheel.

c) 

Wheels must be used only for recommended applications. 

For example: do not grind with the side of cut-off wheel.

Abrasive cut-off wheels are intended for peripheral grind-

ing, side forces applied to these wheels may cause them to 

shatter.