Dexter Power 3 276000 620624, Assembly, Use, Maintenance Manual

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2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
EXTRA SAFETY REGULATIONS CONCERNING BELT SANDER
• Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, because the
sanding surface 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.
WARNING: Contact with or inhalation of harmful / toxic dusts arising
from sanding painted surfaces, woods and metals can endanger the
health of operator and bystanders.
TAKE SPECIAL CARE TO GUARD AGAINST THESE DUSTS, INCLUDING THE
FOLLOWING:
• All persons entering the work area must wear an approved mask specially
designed for protection against harmful / toxic dusts, in addition to using the
dust extraction facility, and keeping work area well ventilated.
• Children and pregnant women must not enter the work area.
• Do not eat, drink or smoke in the work area.
ANY PRE1960 BUILDING MAY HAVE PAINT CONTAINING
LEAD ON WOOD OR METAL SURFACES. IF YOU SUSPECT
WORKPIECE CONTAINS LEAD SEEK PROFESSIONAL ADVICE.
• Some wood and wood type products especially MDF (Medium Density
Fibreboard) can produce dust that can be hazardous to your health. We
recommend the use of an approved face mask with replaceable filters when
using this machine in addition to using the dust extraction facility.
• Hold the machine correctly using two hands and adopt a stable stance, make
sure that the mains cable is prevented fromcoming into contact with the
machine or getting caught up on other objects preventing completion of the
sanding pass.
• This tool is intended to remove surface material using an abrasive medium.
• Ensure that you have removed foreign objects such as nails and screws from
the workpiece before commencing sanding.
• Do not use it for wet sanding, for dry sanding only.
• Where possible, secure smaller workpieces to prevent them from moving
under the sander.
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