Amano American Sanders Super 7R 240V, Operator'S Manual

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Safety Warnings for Sanding Operations
1. This power tool is intended to function as a
sander. Read all safety warnings, instructions and
specifications provided with this power tool. Failure
to follow all instructions listed below may result in
electric shock, fire, or personal injury.
2. Operations such as grinding, wire brushing,
polishing or cutting-off, are not recommended to
be performed with this power tool. Operations
for which the tool was not designed may create a
hazard and cause personal injury.
3. Do not use accessories which are not specifically
designed and recommended by the tool
manufacturer. Just because the accessory can be
attached to your power tool, it does not assure safe
operation.
4. The rated speed of the accessory must be at least
equal to the maximum speed marked on the power
tool. Accessories running faster than their rated
speed can break and fly apart.
5. The outside diameter and thickness of your
accessory must be within the capacity rating of
your power tool. Incorrectly sized accessories
cannot be adequately guard or controlled.
6. The arbor size of wheels, flanges, backing pads
or any other accessory must fit the spindle of the
power tool. Accessories with arbor holes that do
not match the mounting hardware of the power tool
will run out of balance, vibrate excessively and may
cause loss of control.
7. Do not use damaged accessory. Before each use
inspect the accessory such as abrasive wheel for
chips or cracks, backing pad for cracks, tear or
excess wear, wire brush for loose or cracked wires.
If power tool or accessory is dropped, inspect for
damage or install an undamaged accessory. After
inspecting or installing an accessory, position
yourself or bystanders away from the plane of
the rotating accessory and run the power tool at
maximum no-load speed for one minute. Damaged
accessories will normally break apart during this
time.
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.