Use and Care Manual

SPECIFIC RULES FOR DRYWALL SANDERS

WARNING: Do not let comfort or familiarity with the product replace strict adherence to product safety

rules. Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious personal injury.

1. This power tool is intended for sanding drywall for home use only. Using this tool for professional purposes will

reduce the tool’s lifespan and cause parts to wear down sooner. Do not force the machine to do other jobs, such as

grinding, cutting off, grooming, etc. Operations for which the tool was not designed, including modification of the

machine, may cause machine damage, personal injuries, and invalidate the warranty.

2. Keep bystanders and all other living creatures, including children, pets, and in-laws away from the work area.

3. Do not operate the tool in the presence of flammable liquids or gases. Do not operate the tool in wet or damp

conditions; doing so significantly increases the risk of electrical shock.

4. The following personal protective equipment must be used to reduce the risk of personal injuries:

• ANSI Z87.1-approved impact-resistant safety goggles with side shields. Safety goggles should be worn during

operation, assembly or maintenance of the tool.

• Ear protection such as plugs or muffs. Failure to use adequate ear protectors when the noise level is high can

result in hearing loss and other problems, such as tinnitus (ringing, whistling or buzzing in the ear).

• Face mask or dust mask to fight the debris produced by operation. The dust generated during may carry health

risks (e.g. cancer, birth defects, asthma and/or dermatitis). Work in a well-ventilated environment and wear a dust

masks specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

• Heavy-duty work gloves to protect your hands.

• Safety non-slip work boots.

• Safety helmet if any work is being carried out above your head.

5. The rated speed of the accessories must be greater than or equal to the tool’s maximum speed of 2300 RPM. Do

not use accessories rated at speeds below the machine’s maximum RPM.

6. Do not use sanding discs larger than the recommended size of 9 inches in diameter. Incorrectly sized accessories

will not get along with your sander.

7. Always hold your tool firmly with both hands to maintain control and to avoid kickback.

8. Position the power cord clear of the rotating accessory to avoid accidentally damaging the cord.

9. Do not run the power tool while carrying it at your side. Accidental contact with the rotating accessory could snag

your clothing, pulling the accessory into your body.

10. Never lay the power tool down until the accessory has come to a complete stop. The rotating accessory may grab

the surface and pull the sander out of your control.

11. Always turn the tool OFF and disconnect the power before making adjustments or performing maintenance.

12. Maintain the tool properly. Keep your machine’s ventilation slots and dust port clean. Keep the tool and acces-

sories clean and in good working order. Have your tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical

replacement parts.