Owner's manual

Form ZCE796 1 Date 2013July29/C
Form ZCE796
Date 2013July29/C
Page 1 of 24
GEARED ORBITAL SANDER SAFETY
Power tools can cause flying particles.
Proper eye protection must be worn at all times by tool user and bystanders.
Flying particles can cause eye injury.
Power tools generate noise.
Ear protection must be worn when tool noise level exceeds 85 dBA. We also recommend that ear protection be worn when the
tool noise level is below 85 dBA. See the tool’s information sheet for the noise level.
Prolonged exposure to noise can cause hearing loss.
Power tools vibrate.
Excessive vibration can cause injury. If numbness, tingling, pain or whitening of the skin occurs, stop using tool and consult a
physician. See the tool’s information sheet for the vibration level.
Prolonged exposure to vibration can cause injury.
Rotating sanding pads can cause cuts and abrasions.
Keep hands and other body parts away from sanding pads to prevent cutting or pinching. Wear protective clothing and gloves to
protect hands.
Contact with rotating sanding pads can cause injury.
Sanders present a risk of entanglement.
Keep loose hair away from power tools and accessories. Keep hands away from moving parts of the tool and accessories. Do
not wear jewelry, loose clothing, or neckwear around power tools. Keep work area clear of cleaning rags and all items that could
become entangled with the tool.
Entanglements can cause injuries.
Sanding operations creates dust.
Do not breathe sanding dust. Use approved mask.
Breathing sanding dust can cause injury.
This tool is not insulated for contact with electric power sources.
Do not use near live electric circuits. When drilling into walls, be aware that they may have hidden electric wires.
Electric shock can cause injury.
This tool is not intended for use in a flammable or explosive atmosphere.
Do not use this tool in a flammable or explosive atmosphere.
Explosions and fire can cause injury.
Sanding metals creates sparks that can ignite flammable materials and vapors.
Only sand metals if the area is free of combustible or explosive materials or vapors.
Explosions and fire can cause injury.
Backing pads rotating at excessive speed can burst.
Check the speed printed on the backing pad. This speed must be greater than the nameplate speed of the sander. Do not exceed
rated operating air pressure.
Bursting backing pads can cause injury or death.
Sanders are not guarded for use with grinding wheels or cut off wheels.
Never mount a grinding wheel or cutoff wheel on a sander.
Unguarded grinding wheels and cut off wheels can cause injury.
Sanders can generate unexpected movement.
Keep a firm grip on the tool at all times. Be sure your body position allows you to have control of the tool at all times. Make sure
your footing is secure. When possible, secure the work piece in a vice or with clamps.
Unexpected tool movement can cause injury.
Using excessive force on a tool makes it hard to control.
Do not force tool.
Hard to control tool can cause injury.
Taping or wiring the throttle valve in the “ON” position will prevent the tool from shutting off if the tool should jam or malfunction or if
anything unexpected happens.
Do not wire or tape down the “On-Off” valve of any power tool.
Tools that are prevented from shutting off can cause injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Read and understand these instructions before operating this tool.
WARNING
When used improperly power tools can create hazardous situations.
Everyone using, maintaining, changing accessories or working near this tool must read, understand and follow these Safety Instructions!
Improperly used power tools can cause injury or death.
250 Snap-on Drive • PO Box 1596 • Murphy, NC 28906 • USA • Phone: [phone] •www.siouxtools.com
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INSTRUCTIONS & PARTS LIST FOR GO459 SERIES GEARED ORBITAL SANDERS
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