Amano American Sanders American 8, Operator'S Manual

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8. Wear personal protective equipment. Depending on application, use face shield, safety goggles or safety glasses. As
appropriate, wear dust mask, hearing protectors, gloves and workshop apron capable of stopping flying debris generated by
various operations. The eye protection must be capable of stopping flying debris generated by various operations . The dust
mask or respirator must be capable of filtering particles generated by your operations. Prolonged exposure to high intensity
noise may cause hearing loss.
9. Keep bystanders a safe distance away from work area. Anyone entering the work area must wear personal protective
equipment. Fragments of work piece or a broken accessory mayfly away and cause injury beyond immediate area of
operation .
10. Hold power tool by gripping insulated surfaces (handle) only, when performing an operation where the cutting accessory may
contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Cutting accessory contacting a "live" wire may make exposed metal parts of the power
tool "live" and shock the operator.
11. Position the cord clear of the spinning accessory. If you loose control, the cord may be cut or snagged and your arm or hand
may be pulled into the spinning accessory.
12. Never lay the power tool down until the accessory has come to a complete stop. The spinning accessory may grab the
surface and pull the power tool out of your control.
13. Do not run the power tool while carrying it at your side. Accidental contact with the spinning accessory could snag your
clothing, pulling the accessory into your body.
14. Regularly clean the power tools air vents. The motor's fan will draw the dust inside the housing and excessive accumulation
may cause electrical hazards.
15. Do not operate the power tool near flammable materials. Sparks could ignite these materials.
16. Do not use excessively oversized sanding disc paper. Follow manufacturer's recommendations when selecting sanding paper.
Larger sanding paper extending beyond the sanding pad presents a laceration hazard and may cause snagging, tearing of the
disc or kickback.
17. Risk of explosion . Floor sanding can result in an explosive mixture of fine dust and air. Use floor sanding machine only in a
well-ventilated area free from any flame or match.
Kickback and Related Warnings
Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or snagged rotating wheel, backing pad, brush or any other accessory. Pinching or
snagging causes rapid stalling of the rotating backing pad which in turn causes uncontrolled power tool to be forced in the opposite
direction of the backing pad's rotation at the point of the binding.
For example, if an abrasive wheel is snagged or pinched by the work piece, the edge of the wheel that is entering into the pinch
point can dig into the surface of the material causing the wheel to climb out or kick out. The wheel may either jump toward or away
from the operator, depending on direction of the wheel's movement at the point of pinching. Abrasive wheels may also break under
these conditions.
Kickback is the result of power tool misuse and incorrect operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking proper
precautions as given below.
1. Maintain a firm grip on the power tool and position your body and arms to allow you to resist kickback forces . Always use
auxiliary handles, if provided for maximum control over kickback or torque reactions during start up. The operator can control
torque reactions or kickback forces, if proper precautions are taken.
2. Never place your hand near the rotating accessory. Accessory may kickback over your hand.
3. Do not position your body in the area where power tool will move if kickback occurs. Kickback will propel the tool in the
direction opposite to the wheel's movement at the point of the snagging.
4. Use special care when working corners, sharp edges etc. Avoid bouncing and snagging the accessory. Corners, sharp edges
or bouncing have a tendency to snag the rotating accessory and cause loss of control or kickback.
Additional Rules For Safe Operation
1. Empty the dust bag or dust collection receiver frequently. Do not leave residue in dust bag or dust collection receiver
unattended . Always empty in a non-combustible metal container. Sanding wood or varnish produces dust that can self ignite
and cause injury or damage. Follow this precaution for storage.
2. Set all exposed nails. Sweep loose abrasive away from work area. Do not strike metal pipes, ect., with sanding paper.
Striking metal or abrasive particles with sanding paper produces sparks that could ignite the sanding dust which can cause
injury or damage.
3. Do not operate a partially assemble power tool. Keep all adjustments within manufacturer's specifications . Keep all fasteners
tight. Operating a partially assembled power tool could result in injury to the operator or bystander and could cause damage to
the equipment or surroundings .
4. Do not attempt to change the sanding paper while the power tool is running. The sanding pad can snag clothing and cause
injury to limbs and moving sanding paper can cause abrasions.
5. The power tool should only be used on an electrical system (mains) that is rated for the electrical requirements of the power
tool as shown on the nameplate. Use only on an earthing (grounded) system. Do not service the power tool if it is energized
or connected to an electrical circuit. Improper use could cause fire or electric shock.