Parkside PWBS 180 A1, Translation Of The Original Instructions

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Kickback and corresponding safety 

instructions

Kickback is a sudden reaction caused when a 
rotating accessory tool, e .g . sanding disc, sanding 
plate, wire brush, etc ., catches or jams . Catching or 
jamming leads to an abrupt stop of the rotating ac-
cessory tool . If this happens, an uncontrolled power 
tool turns rapidly against the direction of rotation of 
the accessory tool caught in the blockage .
If, for example, a sanding disc catches or jams in a 
workpiece, the edge of the sanding disc projecting 
into the workpiece can get caught and break off 
the sanding disc or cause a kickback . The sanding 
disc can then fly in the direction of the operator 
or away from him, depending on the direction of 
rotation of the disc at the blockage . This can also 
break sanding discs .
A kickback is caused by improper or incorrect use 
of the power tool . This can be avoided by taking 
proper precautions as given below .
a)  

Hold the power tool firmly in both hands and 
position your body and arms so they can 
absorb the force of a kickback. Always use 
the additional handle, if available, so that 
you have the maximum possible control over 
the kickback force or reaction forces at full 
speed.

 By taking adequate precautions, the 

operator can stay in control of the kickback  
and reaction forces . 

b)  

Never hold your hand close to a rotating 
accessory tool.

 The accessory tool could  

jump out of your hand if there is a kickback .

c)  

Avoid having any part of your body in the 
region in which the power tool is likely to 
move in event of a kickback.

 The kickback will 

force the electrical tool in the opposite direction 
to the direction of rotation of the sanding disc at 
the blockage .

d)  

Take special care when working near corners, 
sharp edges, etc. Avoid allowing the accessory 
tool to bounce back from the workpiece or 
jam.

 The rotating accessory tool is more likely 

to jam in corners or sharp edges or if it bounc-
es . This can cause a loss of control or kickback .

e)  

Do not use chains or toothed saw blades.

Such accessories often cause a kickback or loss 
of control over the power tool .

Special safety instructions for 

sanding:

a)  

Use only the sanding accessories approved for 
your power tool and the appropriate blade 
guard for these sanding tools. 

Sanding tools 

which are not designed for the power tool can-
not be sufficiently shielded and are unsafe .

b)   

Offset sanding discs must be fitted so that the 
sanding surface does not protrude over the 
edge of the blade guard. 

An improperly fitted 

sanding disc which protrudes over the edge of 
the blade guard cannot be properly guarded .

c)  

The blade guard must be securely mounted 
on the power tool and adjusted to ensure 
maximum safety so that the smallest possible 
amount of the sanding tool is exposed to 
the operator.

 The blade guard is designed to 

protect the operator from fragments, accidental 
contact with the sanding tool and sparks that 
could ignite clothing .

d)  

Sanding tools should only be used for the 
recommended applications. 
For example: Never sand with the side sur-
face of a cutting disc.

 Cutting discs are de-

signed to remove material with the edge of the 
disc . Any lateral application of force on these 
sanding tools can lead to a breakage .

e)  

Always use an undamaged clamping flange 
of the correct size and shape for the select-
ed sanding disc.

 Suitable flanges support 

the sanding disc and reduce the risk of a disc 
breakage . Flanges for cutting discs can be 
different to flanges for other sanding discs .

f)  

Do not use worn sanding discs from larger 
power tools.

 Sanding discs for larger power 

tools are not designed for the higher rotational 
speeds of smaller power tools and can break .