WARNING! Hold power tool by
insulated gripping surfaces,
because the sanding pad may
contact its own cord. Cutting a ‘live’ wire may
make exposed metal parts of the power tool ‘live’ and
could give the operator an electric shock.
Always use a residual current device with a
rated residual current of 30mA or less.
Safety Warnings Specic for Belt Sanding
Operations:
a) Do not wet sand with this sander. Liquids
entering the motor housing are an electrical shock
hazard.
b) Keep ngers and clothing away from
the belt. They could get cut or wedged between
the pulley, belt and motor housing.
c) Properly adjust tracking of belt to avoid
it overhanging the housing. A running
belt overhanging its housing can cause severe
lacerations.
d) Keep the cord to the side away from
pulleys. The cord can be dragged into the belt
housing and become entangled with the pulleys.
Safety Warnings Common for Sanding
Operations:
a) Always wear eye protection and a dust
mask for dusty applications and when
sanding overhead. Sanding particles can be
absorbed by your eyes and inhaled easily and may
cause health complications.
b) Use special precautions when sanding
chemically pressure treated timber,
paint that may be lead based, or any
other materials that may contain
carcinogens. A suitable breathing resporator
and protective clothing must be worn by all persons
entering the work area. Work should be sealed by
plastic sheeting and persons not protected should
be kept out until work area is thoroughly cleaned.
c) Unplug the sander before changing
accessories. Accidental start-ups may
occur if the sander is plugged in while
changing an accessory.
d) Disposing of dust. Be extremely
careful of dust disposal, materials in
ne particle form may be explosive. Do
not throw sanding dust on an open re.
Spontaneous combustion, may in time,
result from a mixture of oil or water with
dust particles.
WARNING! Some dust created by
power sanding, sawing, grinding,
drilling and other construction activities
contain chemicals known to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Some examples of these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints;
• Crystalline silica from bricks, cement and
other masonry products, and;
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically-
treated timber.
The risk from such exposures vary
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,
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ADDITIONAL SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS FOR BELT
SANDERS
or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power
tool may result in personal injury.
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times. This enables better
control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair,
clothing and gloves away from moving
parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be
caught in moving parts.
g) If devices are provided for the connection
of dust extraction and collection
facilities, ensure these are connected and
properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce
dust-related hazards.
h) Do not let familiarity gained from frequent
use of tools allow you to become
complacent and ignore tool safety
principles. A careless action can cause severe
injury within a fraction of a second.
4) Power tool use and care
a) Do not force the power tool. Use the
correct power tool for your application.
The correct power tool will do the job better and safer
at the rate for which it was designed.
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch
does not turn it on and o. Any power tool
that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous
and must be repaired.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power
source and/or the battery pack from
the power tool before making any
adjustments, changing accessories, or
storing power tools. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool
accidentally.
d) Store idle power tools out of the reach
of children and do not allow persons
unfamiliar with the power tool or these
instructions to operate the power tool.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained
users.
e) Maintain power tools. Check for
misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts and any other
condition that may aect the power
tools 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 and in the manner
intended for the particular type of power
tool, 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.
h) Keep handles and grasping surfaces
dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow
for safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected
situations.
5) Service
a) Have your power tool serviced by a
qualied repair person using only
identical replacement parts. This will ensure
that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
such as those dust masks that are
specically designed to lter out microscopic
particles.
This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
Young children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
