Proxxon GG 12 Manual - page 4
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Avoid bouncing and snagging the wheel, especially
when working corners, sharp edges etc. This can
cause loss of control and kick-back.
The direction of feed with the bit into the material when
carving, routing or cutting is very important. 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.
If the work piece or bit becomes jammed or bogged
down, turn the tool off by the switch. Wait for all
moving parts to stop and unplug the tool, then work to
free the jammed material. If the switch of the tool is left
on, the tool could restart unexpectedly causing serious
personal injury.
Do not leave a running tool unattended, turn power off.
Only when tool comes to a complete stop it is safe to
put it down.
Do not grind or sand near flammable materials. Sparks
from the wheel could ignite these materials.
Do not touch the bit or collet after use. After use the bit
and collet are too hot to be touched by bare hands.
Regularly clean the tool’s air vents by compressed air.
Excessive accumulation of powdered metal inside the
motor housing may cause electrical failures.
Do not allow familiarity gained from frequent use of
your rotary tool to become commonplace. Always
remember that a careless fraction of a second is
sufficient to inflict severe injury.
Do not alter or misuse tool. Any alteration or modifica-
tion is a misuse and may result in serious personal
injury.
This product is not intended for use as a dental drill or
in medical applications. Serious personal injury may
result.
When using steel saws, cut off wheels, high speed
cutters or tungsten carbide cutters, always have the
work securely clamped. Never attempt to hold the
work with one hand while using any of these
accessories. The reason is that these wheels will grab
if they become slightly canted in the groove, and can
kick-back causing loss of control resulting in serious
injury. Your second hand should be used to steady and
guide the hand holding the tool. When a cut off wheel
grabs, the wheel itself usually breaks. When the steel
saw, high speed cutters or tungsten carbide cutters
grab, it may jump from the groove and you could lose
control of the tool.
WARNING:
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:
• lead from lead-based paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other
masonry products, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated
lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on
how often you do this type of work. To reduce your
exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated
area, and work with approved safety equipment, such
as those dust masks that are specially designed to
filter out microscopic particles.
Use a vacuum cleaner for wood dust collection as
described in our manual whenever possible.
Please also read the following carefully:
PROXXON does not accept liability for damage that
occurs if:
1. the tool is handled in a manner which constitutes
improper use
2. it is used for purposes which are not specified in the
instruction manual
3. the safety regulations are not observed
Warranty claims are invalid if:
1. the tool is operated incorrectly
2. the tool is used improperly
3. modifications or interventions are made on the tool
– Do not leave the tool switched on.
– Only allow children to operate it under the
supervision of adults.
– Wear protective goggles.
– Secure small work pieces so that they are secure and
table.
– Keep the working area tidy.
– Do not overload the tool.
– Store tools safely.
Functional Description:
Engraving glass, acrylic and ceramic (and also steel) is
an enjoyable hobby. Congratulations on purchasing the
appropriate tool for this hobby. This is a precision tool
that will make this pastime a particular pleasure. You
will be satisfied with the result of your work after just a
little practice.
Scope of delivery
1 engraving tool GG 12
1 voltage supply unit, model SNG
1 ball-shaped abrasive diamond pencil 1.0 mm
1 ball-shaped abrasive diamond pencil 0.8 mm
1 conical silicon-carbide abrasive pencil
1 bullet-shaped silicon-carbide abrasive pencil
1 piece of glass for experimenting
1 robust case