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5. HEALTH & SAFETY INFORMATION
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NOTE: Remove plug from the socket before carrying out any adjustment, servicing or
maintenance.
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Your power tool requires no additional lubrication or maintenance. There are no user
serviceable parts in your power tool. Never use water or chemical cleaners to clean your
power tool. Wipe clean with a dry cloth. Always store your power tool in a dry place.
Keep the motor ventilation slots clean. Keep all working controls free of dust.
Occasionally you may see sparks through the ventilation slots, this is normal and will not
damage your power tool.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, it's service agent
or similarly qualified persons in order to avid a hazard.
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This tool is designed for single or double handed operation (do not overload – let the
tool do the work).
Adopt a stable stance and make sure that the mains cable is prevented from coming into
contact with the machine or getting caught up on other objects preventing completion
of the task being done.
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Ensure that you have removed all foreign objects such as nails and screws from the work
piece before commencing sanding.
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For dry sanding only (not to be used for wet sanding).
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Avoid cutting into hidden electrical wiring, pipes or the power lead to this tool. Any
cutting of this type may result in electric shock, escape of water and possibly serious
injury – always use a residual current device (available separately).
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Contact with a “live” wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and create an
electrical shock risk to the operator.
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Only use accessories that are in good condition. Do not use if they are torn or worn.
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Do not touch any accessory whilst it is still moving.
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Do not treat the surface to be worked with solvent-containing fluids. Materials being
heated by the sanding friction can cause toxic vapours to develop.
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Keep your hands away from the cutting area. Do not reach under the material being cut.
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NOTE: Instruction that the maximum recommended diameter of mounted wheels,
threaded cones and plugs shall not exceed 35mm and that the maximum recommended
diameter of sanding accessories shall not exceed 15mm.
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WARNING: Do not touch the tip of the accessory after use, it will be very hot and may
create a burn risk.
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NOTE: The length range of accessories metal pole is 20-25mm.
When the metal pole is completely inserted into collet the maximum allowable overhang
length of the metal pole is 25mm.
5.3 CONNECTION TO THE POWER SUPPLY
Make sure the power supply information on the machine’s rating plate are compatible with
the power supply you intend to connect it to.
This product comes supplied with a UK standard 3 pin plug fitted. It is designed for
connection to a domestic power supply rated at 230V AC.
This appliance is Class II† and is designed for connection to a power supply matching that
detailed on the rating label and compatible with the plug fitted.
If an extension lead is required, use an approved and compatible lead rated for this
appliance. Follow all the instruction supplied with the extension lead.
†Double insulated : This product requires no earth connection as supplementary insulation
is applied to the basic insulation to protect against electric shock in the event of failure of the
basic insulation.
Apart from replacing the fuse in the plug, no other electrical work is recommended on this
machine.
