Proxxon IBS/A User Manual

IBS/A

Manual

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Translation of the Original
Operating Instructions
PROXXON - IBS/A

Dear customer!

Always keep these operating instructions and the
enclosed safety guidelines within reach.
Only use this device with exact knowledge of it and
comply with the instructions and safety guidelines!

This is necessary to ensure safe operation and, se­condly, it simplifi es familiarisation with the device
and its functions.

Proxxon assumes no liability for the safe function of
the device in the case of:

• handling that does not comply with normal
intended use,

• use for other purposes not mentioned in the
manual,

• incorrectly executed repairs,

• failure to heed safety instructions,

• external infl uences for which the manufacturer
is not responsible

We recommend using PROXXON original spare
parts for all repair and maintenance work.
Repairs should only be performed by qualifi ed
skilled personnel!

Please note: All information contained in these ope­rating instructions - especially the technical data

- corresponds to the status at the time of printing.

We reserve the right to make further developments
in the interest of technical progress. We wish you
every success with the device.

WARNING!

Read all safety warnings and ins­tructions. Failure to follow all safety

warnings and instructions listed below
may result in electric shock, fi re and/or serious
injury.

KEEP ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUC­TIONS FOR THE FUTURE !

Battery tool use and care

Recharge only with the charger specifi ed by
the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for

one type of battery pack may create a risk of fi re
when used with another battery pack.

Use power tools only with specifi cally desig­nated battery packs. Use of any other battery

packs may create a risk of injury and fi re.

When battery pack is not in use, keep it away
from other metal objects, like paper clips,
coins, keys, nails, screws or other small me­tal objects, that can make a connection from
one terminal to another. Shorting the battery

terminals together may cause burns or a fi re.

Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejec­ted from the battery; avoid contact. If contact
accidentally occurs, fl ush with water. If liquid
contacts eyes, additionally seek medical
help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause

irritation or burns.

Service

Have your power tool serviced by a qualifi ed
repair per- son using only identical replace­ment parts. This will ensure that the safety of

the power tool is maintained.

Safety warnings common for grinding, san­ding, wire brushing, polishing, carving or
abrasive cutting-off operations:

a) This power tool is intended to function as a
grinder, sander, wire brush, polisher, carving
or cut-off tool. Read all safety warnings, inst-

ructions, illustrations and specifi cations provided
with this power tool. Failure to follow all instruc­tions listed below may result in electric shock,
fi re and/or serious injury.

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b) Do not use accessories which are not spe­cifi cally designed and recommended by the
tool manufacturer. Just because the accessory

can be attached to your power tool, it does not
assure safe operation.

c) The rated speed of the grinding accesso­ries must be at least equal to the maximum
speed marked on the power tool. Grinding ac-

cessories running faster than their rated speed
can break and fl y apart.

d) The outside diameter and the thickness of
your accessory must be within the capacity
rating of your power tool. Incorrectly sized ac-

cessories cannot be adequately controlled.

e) The arbour size of wheels, sanding drums
or any other accessory must properly fi t the
spindle or collet of the power tool. Accessories

that do not match the mounting hardware of the
power tool will run out of balance, vibrate exces­sively and may cause loss of control.

f) Mandrel mounted wheels, sanding drums,
cutters or other accessories must be fully in­serted into the collet or chuck. If the mandrel

is insuffi ciently held and/or the overhang of the
wheel is too long, the mounted wheel may be­come loose and be ejected at high velocity.

g) Do not use a damaged accessory. Before
each use inspect the accessory such as ab­rasive wheels for chips and cracks, sanding
drum for cracks, tear or excess wear, wire
brush for loose or cracked wires. If power
tool or accessory 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 nor-

mally break apart during this test time.

h) Wear personal protective equipment. De­pending on application, use face shield, safe­ty goggles or safety glasses. As appropriate,
wear dust mask, hearing protectors, gloves
and workshop apron capable of stopping
small abrasive or workpiece fragments. The

eye protection must be capable of stopping fl ying
debris generated by various operations. The dust
mask or respirator must be capable of fi ltrating
particles generated by your operation. Prolonged
exposure 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 protective equipment.

Fragments of workpiece or of a broken accessory
may fl y away and cause injury beyond immediate
area of operation.

j) Hold power tool by insulated gripping sur­faces only, when performing an operation
where the cutting accessory may contact
hidden wiring or its own cord. Cutting acces-

sory contacting a "live" wire may make exposed
metal parts of the power tool "live" and could
give the operator an electric shock.

k) Always hold the tool fi rmly in your hand(s)
during the start-up. The reaction torque of the

motor, as it accelerates to full speed, can cause the
tool to twist.

l) Use clamps to support workpiece whene­ver practical. Never hold a small workpiece in
one hand and the tool in the other hand while
in use. Clamping a small workpiece allows you

to use your hand(s) to control the tool. Round
material such as dowel rods, pipes or tubing
have a tendency to roll while being cut, and may
cause the bit to bind or jump toward you.

m) Position the cord clear of the spinning ac­cessory. If you lose control, the cord may be cut

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

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n) Never lay the power tool down until the
accessory has come to a complete stop. The

spinning accessory may grab the surface and
pull the power tool out of your control.

o) After changing the bits or making any ad­justments, make sure the collet nut, chuck or
any other adjustment devices are securely
tightened. Loose adjustment devices can un-

expectedly shift, causing loss of control, loose
rotating components will be violently thrown.

p) Do not run the power tool while carrying it
at your side. Accidental contact with the spin-

ning accessory could snag your clothing, pulling
the accessory into your body.

q) Regularly clean the power tool’s air vents.
The motor’s fan will draw the dust inside the
housing and excessive accumulation of powde­red metal may cause electrical hazards.

r) Do not operate the power tool near fl am­mable materials. Sparks could ignite these

materials.

s) Do not use accessories that require liquid
coolants. Using water or other liquid coolants

may result in electrocution or shock.

Kickback and related warnings

Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or
snagged rotating wheel, sanding band, 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.

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 fi rm grip on the power tool and
position your body and arm to allow you to
resist kickback forces. The operator can con-

trol kickback forces, if proper precautions are
taken.

b) 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.

c) Do not attach a toothed saw blade. Such
blades create frequent kickback and loss of
control.

d) 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 direction of this feed.

e) When using rotary fi les, 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 rotary fi le, high-speed cutter or
tungsten carbide cutter grabs, it may jump from
the groove and you could lose control of the tool.

Safety warnings specifi c for grinding and ab­rasive cutting-off operations:

a) 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. Abra-

sive cut-off wheels are intended for peripheral
grinding, side forces applied to these wheels
may cause them to shatter.