Use and Care Manual

5
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Safety Instructions / Symbols
e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and
any other condition that may affect the power
tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool
repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by
poorly maintained power tools.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are
less likely to bind and are easier to control.
g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc.
in accordance with these instructions, taking into
account the working conditions and the work to
be performed. Use of the power tool for operations
different from those intended could result in a
hazardous situation.
5) Service
a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair
person using only identical replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is
maintained.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR SANDERS
WARNINGS.
• Beforeconnectingthetooltoapowersource,ensure
that the voltage supply matches that specified on the
rating plate of the tool
• Alwayswearappropriateprotectiveequipment,
including dust mask (suitable for very fine particulates),
safety goggles and ear defenders
• Ensureallpeopleinthevicinityoftheworkarea
are also equipped with suitable personal protective
equipment
• Takespecialcarewhensandingsomewoods(suchas
beech, oak, mahogany and teak), as the dust produced
is toxic and can cause extreme reactions
• Donotsandmagnesiumoralloyscontainingahigh
percentage of magnesium
• Beawareofpaintfinishesortreatmentsthatmayhave
been applied to the material that is being sanded. Many
treatments can create dust that is toxic, or otherwise
harmful. If working on a building constructed prior to
1960, there is an increased chance of encountering
lead-based paints
• Thedustproducedwhensandinglead-basedpaintsis
particularly hazardous to children, pregnant women,
and people with high blood pressure. Do not allow
these people near to the work area, even if wearing
appropriate personal protective equipment
• Wheneverpossible,useavacuumdustextraction
system to control dust and waste
• Beespeciallycarefulwhenusingamachineforboth
wood and metal sanding. Sparks from metal can
easily ignite wood dust. Always clean your machine
thoroughly to reduce the risk of fire
• Worksurfacesandsandpapercanbecomeveryhot
during use, if there is evidence of burning (smoke
or ash), from the work surface, stop and allow
the material to cool. Do not touch work surface or
sandpaper until they have had time to cool
• Donottouchthemovingsandingpaper
• Alwaysswitchoffbeforeyouputthesanderdown
• Alwaysunplugthesanderfromthemainspowersupply
before changing or replacing sandpaper
• Evenwhenthistoolisusedasprescribeditisnot
possible to eliminate all residual risk factors. If you are
in any doubt as to safe use of this tool, do not use it