Safety
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Safety
Safety advice relating specifically
to this device
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Keep children away from the device.
Store the device in a dry,enclosed
room, out of reach of children.
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Ensure that the device is always used in accordance
with the operating instructions and only by persons
over 18 years of age.
To avoid danger to life
from electric shock:
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Do not operate the device if the mains lead or
mains plug is damaged.
Caution!
A damaged mains lead presents
a serious danger to life from electric shock.
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Have repairs carried out only by an electrician
or your service centre.
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Do not touch the mains lead if it becomes damaged
or cut through while you are using the device.
Pull the plug out of the mains socket immedi-
ately and have the device repaired by a suitably
qualified person or at your service centre.
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Do not operate the device if it is damp and
do not use it in a damp environment.
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If you use the device outdoors, always connect
it through a residual current device with a maxi-
mum trip current of 30 mA. If using an exten-
sion lead, always use one that is approved for
outdoor use.
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Do not suspend or carry the device by the
mains lead.
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Always work with the mains lead leading away
from the rear of the device.
To avoid danger to life and injury:
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Danger of fire from flying sparks! Sanding metal
creates flying sparks. For this reason, always
make sure that nobody is placed in any danger
and that there are no inflammable materials
near the working area.
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When undertaking prolonged sanding of wood,
and in particular when working on materials
that give rise to dusts that are hazardous to
health, the sander must be connected to a
suitable external dust extraction device.
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Wear protective glasses, hearing protection,
dust protection mask and protective gloves.
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Wear close-fitting
clothing and keep long
hair inside a hairnet or suitable headwear.
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Ensure that there is adequate ventilation when
working on plastic, paint, varnish etc.
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The belt sander is designed for the dry sanding
of large surfaces of wood, plastic, metal and
plaster and painted surfaces. The device is to
be used for dry sanding only.
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Do not sand materials containing asbestos.
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Firmly support the workpiece (in a clamp or
vice) unless its own weight is enough to keep
it in place.
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Avoid contact with the moving sanding belt.
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Do not work on moistened materials or damp
surfaces.
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Never leave the device working unattended.
To work safely:
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If a dangerous situation arises, pull the mains
plug immediately out of the mains socket.
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Never use the device for a purpose for which
it was not intended.
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Before you insert the mains plug into the socket,
always check that the device is switched off.
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Always switch on the device before placing it
against the workpiece. After sanding, lift the device
from the workpiece before switching it off.
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When working always hold the device securely
with both hands (see Fig. D). Always keep proper
footing and balance.
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Switch the device off and allow it to come to
a complete standstill before you put it down.
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When taking a break from your work, before
carrying out any tasks on the device itself (e.g.
changing the sanding belt) and when you are
not using the device, always pull the mains
plug out of the mains socket.
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Always keep the device clean, dry and free of oil
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