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American Sanders - American 12 Floor Sander Operator's Manual Page 3
DANGER means: Severe bodily injury or death can occur to you or other personnel if the
DANGER statements found on this machine or in this Operator's Manual are
ignored or are not adhered to. Read and observe all DANGER statements
found in this Operator's Manual and on your machine.
WARNING means: Injury can occur to you or to other personnel if the WARNING statements
found on your machine or in this Operator's Manual are ignored or are not
adhered to. Read and observe all WARNING statements found in this
Operator's Manual and on your machine.
CAUTION means: Damage can occur to the machine or to other property if the CAUTION state-
ments found on your machine or in this Operator's Manual are ignored or are
not adhered to. Read and observe all CAUTION statements found in this
Operator's Manual and on your machine.
DANGER: Failure to read the Operator's Manual before operating or servicing this sanding equip-
ment could result in injury to the operator or to bystanders and could cause damage to
the equipment. Read and observe all safety statements found in this manual and on the
sanding equipment. Make sure all labels, decals, warnings, cautions and instructions are
fastened to the equipment. Replace any that are damaged or missing. You must have
training in the operation of this equipment before using it. If the operator is unable to
read this manual, have it explained fully before they attempt to use this equipment.
DANGER: Sanding/nishingwoodoorscancreateanenvironmentthatcanbeexplosive.Thefol-
lowing safety procedures must be adhered to:
• Cigarettelighters,pilotlightsandanyothersourceofignitioncancreateanexplosion
whenactiveduringasandingsession.Allsourcesofignitionshouldbeextinguished
or removed entirely if possible from the work area.
• Workareasthatarepoorlyventilatedcancreateanexplosiveenvironmentwhen
certain combustible materials are in the atmosphere, i.e., solvents, thinners, alcohol,
fuels,certainnishes,wooddustandothercombustiblematerials.Floorsanding
equipmentcancauseammablematerialandvaporstoburn.Readthemanufactur-
er's label on all chemicals used to determine combustibility. Keep the work area well
ventilated.
• Spontaneouscombustionoranexplosioncanoccurwhenworkingwithsandingdust.
The sanding dust can self-ignite and cause injury or damage. Sanding dust should
be disposed of properly. Always empty the sanding dust into a metal container that is
located outside of any building(s).
• Removethecontentsofthedustbagwhenthebagis1/3full.Removethecontentsof
thedustbageachtimeyounishusingtheequipment.Neverleaveadustbagunat-
tended with sanding dust in it.
• Donotemptythecontentsofthedustbagintoare.
• Hittinganailwhilesandingcancausesparksandcreateanexplosionorre.Always
useahammerandpunchtocountersinkallnailsbeforesandingoors.
• This machine is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensoryormentalcapabilities,orlackofexperienceandknowledge.
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