14
E
15
E
5 When operating a power tool outside, use
an outdoor extension cord marked “W-A”
or “W”.
These cords are rated for outdoor
use and reduce the risk of electric shock.
PERSONAL SAFETY
1 Stay alert, watch what you are doing
and use common sense when operating
a power tool.
Do not use tools when tired
or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or
medication. A moment of inattention while
operating power tools may result in serious
personal injury.
2 Dress properly. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair.
Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away
from moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewelry
or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
3 Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch
is off before plugging in.
Carrying tools with
your finger on the switch or plugging in tools
that have the switch on invites accidents.
4 Remove adjusting keys or wrenches
before turning the tool on.
A wrench or a
key that is left attached to a rotating part of
the tool may result in personal injury.
5 Do not overreach. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times.
Proper footing
and balance enables better control of the
tool in unexpected situations.
6 Use safety equipment. Always wear eye
protection.
Dust mask, non-skid safety
shoes, hard hat or hearing protection must
be used for appropriate conditions.
TOOL USE AND CARE
1 Use clamps or other practical way to
secure and support the workpiece to a
stable platform.
Holding the work by hand
or against your body is unstable and may
lead to loss of control.
2
Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for
your application.
The correct tool will do
the job better and safer at the rate in which
it is designed.
3 Do not use tool if switch does not turn
it on or off.
Any tool that cannot be
controlled with the switch is dangerous
and must be repaired.
4 Disconnect the plug from the power
source before making any adjustments,
changing accessories, or storing the tool.
Such preventive safety measures reduce the
risk of starting the tool accidentally.
5 Store idle tools out of reach of children
and other untrained persons.
Tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
6 Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting
tools sharp and clean.
Properly maintained
tools, with sharp cutting edges are less
likely to bind and are easier to control.
7 Check for misalignment or binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts, and
any other condition that may affect the
tools operation. If damaged, have the tool
serviced before using
. Many accidents are
caused by poorly maintained tools.
8
Use only accessories that are
recommended by the manufacturer
for your model.
Accessories that may
be suitable for one tool, may become
hazardous when used on another tool.
SERVICE
1 Tools service must be performed only
by qualified repair personnel.
Service
or maintenance performed by unqualified
personnel could result in a risk of injury.
2 When servicing a tool, use only identical
replacement parts. Follow instructions in
the Maintenance section of this manual.
Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow
Maintenance Instructions may create a risk
of electric shock or injury.
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Additional safety rules for sanders
WARNING.
Remove the plug from the power
socket before carrying out any adjustment,
servicing or maintenance, including the
changing of sandpaper.
• Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces
when performing an operation where the
cutting tools may contact hidden wiring or
its own cord. Contact with a “live” wire will
make exposed metal parts of the tool “live”
and shock the operator.
• When fitting and changing sandpaper,
always follow the instructions.
• If possible, always use clamps or a vice to
hold your work.
• Make sure that the switch is off before you
plug the tool in.
• Do not overreach, be sure of your footing
and balance at all times.
• Always wear eye and ear protection and use
a dust mask.
• Only use good quality sandpaper.
• Do not force the sander; let the tool do
the work at a reasonable feed speed.
Overloading will occur if too much pressure
is applied and the motor slows resulting in
inefficient sanding and possible damage to
the sander motor.
• Always switch off before you put the sander
down.
• Disconnect the sander from the power
supply when it is not in use, before cleaning
and when changing sandpaper.
• Rags, cloths, cord, string and the like should
never be left around the work area.
• Do not continue to use worn, torn or heavily
clogged sanding sheets.
• Do not touch the moving sanding sheet.
• Ensure that you have removed foreign
objects such as nails and screws from the
work before commencing sanding.
Wear goggles
Wear hearing protection
Wear a breathing mask
Extension cords
• Replace damaged cords immediately. Use
of damaged cords can shock, burn or
electrocute.
• If an extension cord is necessary, a cord
with adequate size conductors should be
used to prevent excessive voltage drop,
loss of power or overheating. The table
shows the correct size to use, depending
on cord length and nameplate amperage
rating of tool. If in doubt, use the next
heavier gauge. Always use U.L. and CSA
listed extension cords.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR SANDERS
RECOMMENDED SIZES OF EXTENSION CORDS
Tool’s
Ampere
rating
Volts
Total length of cord in feet
Cord size in A.W.G. (minimum)
25 ft
(7.6 m)
50 ft
(15.2 m)
100 ft
(30.5 m)
150 ft
(45.7 m)
3–6
120V~
18
16
16
14
6–8
120V~
18
16
14
12
8–10
120V~
18
16
14
12
10–12
120V~
16
16
14
12
12–16
120V~
14
12
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