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GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS
Read and understand this owner’s manual before
operating this product. You can help prevent ac
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cidents by being familiar with your product’s con
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trols and by observing safe operating procedures
and safety signs. Always use your common sense
to avoid all situations considered beyond your ca
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pability. Do not use while you are tired or under
the influence of drugs, alcohol or any other medi
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cation. Keep bystanders and animals that could be
hurt, as well as items that could be damaged away,
while operating. Never allow children or peo
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ple unfamiliar with these instructions to use the
product. Local laws may restrict the minimum age
of the operator. Bear in mind that the operator or
user is responsible for accidents or unexpected
events occurring to other people, animals or their
property. Do not expose the product to excessive
moisture, dust, dirt or corrosive vapors. Do not
mount equipment or accessories on the machine
not foreseen or approved by the manufacturer.
Never attempt to modify the product. Non-au
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thorized modifications or accessories can result
in serious personal injury or the death of the op
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erator or others. Consult your authorized dealer
for disassembly and service, not covered in this
manual. If something breaks or an accident occurs
while working, turn off the machine immediately
and move it away to prevent further damage. In
case foreign body has entered the machine, stop it
immediately, inspect it for any damage and make
repairs before starting it again.
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Make sure that you use appropriate and certified
protective equipment when operating the unit.
Always wear clothing which does not hamper
movements, protective gloves, goggles, half-
mask respirator, ear protection and anti-shear
safety boots with non–slip soles. Never wear
scarves, necklaces or any hanging or flapping ac
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cessory and clothing that could catch in the ma
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chine. Tie up your hair if it is long.
FIRE AND BURN HAZARDS
Electric equipment malfunctions can cause sparks
which could ignite flammable material.
Make sure that you keep your work area clean and
tidy and do not use the machine near flammable
material. If a fire occurs, use an appropriate fire
extinguisher.
Do not touch rotating parts and the tool after
working. Some surfaces may become very hot
during use and should be allowed time to cool
down before touching them.
CATEGORY SAFETY WARNINGS
SAFE OPERATION
All of the operational levers of the machine must
move from one position to the other easily and
must not need forcing. The electric cables and in
particular the main plug cable must be in perfect
condition to avoid the generation of any sparks
or the risk of electric shock. The handgrips and
protection devices must be clean and dry as well
as securely fastened to the machine. Operate the
machine with both hands. Make sure that you
always use the correct tool for each job in order
to avoid machine failure or injury and avoid over
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loading the machine. The voltage and frequency
ratings of the electricity supply must be within
the specifications of the machine. Make sure that
the machine switch is off when plugging it in, in
order to avoid risk due to unintentional starting.
Remove any keys and wrenches from the machine
before operating.
Make sure that you stop the machine and unplug
it from mains:
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When mounting or removing accessories and
tools.
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Whenever you leave the machine unattended.
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During cleaning or maintenance.
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During machine repositioning, transportation
or storage.
In case of a malfunction or jam of the machine,
switch the machine off immediately and remove
it from power source. The machine should not be
started again if the jam is not cleared or the mal
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function amended, at an authorized service cen
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ter when needed. The machine could potentially
jam when:
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The machine is overloaded.
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The work piece to be machined is jammed.
This product and the dust created by power sand-
ing, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construc-
tion activities may contain chemicals, including
lead, can cause cancer, birth defects, or other re-
productive harm. Wash hands after handling.
Remove all nails from lumber before using this
tool and use the machine only for dry sanding.
Avoid overheating the object being sanded as well
as the sander and empty the dust collector regu
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larly to avoid the risk of fire.
ELECTRICITY HAZARDS
Make sure that the electric cables of the machine
and the mains plug, that it is connected to, are in
good condition and not worn. Never use a dam
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aged machine or a machine with damaged or worn
electric cables and plugs. Do not expose the ma
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chine and the electric cables to wet conditions and
never touch when wet. Use a socket outlet with
ground contact.
Do not come in contact with grounded surfaces or
electric cables, to avoid the risk of electric shock.
Do not use the cable to pull the plug out of the
socket.
To prevent damage to the power cable, always lead
the power cable away from the rear of the machine
and protect it from heat, oil and sharp objects.
When the machine is to be used outdoors, use only
extension cords intended for outdoor use. The
cross section of any extension cable must measure
at least 1.5mm
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and the mains connection must be
protected by an appropriate fuse.
ROS 150 BL PRO
