15. USE EYE PROTECTION.
Use a full-face mask if the work you’re doing
produces metal filings, dust or wood chips.
Goggles are acceptable in other
situations.
W
ear a clean dust mask if the work involves creating a lot of fine
or coarse dust.
16. SECURE WORK.
Use clamps or a vise to hold the work. It
’s safer than using
your hands and it frees both hands to operate the tool.
17. DON’T OVERREACH.
Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Do not
reach over or across machines that are running.
18. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE.
Keep tools sharp and clean for better and
safer performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
For safe performance, keep handles dr
y
, clean and free from oil and grease.
19. AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING.
Be sure the switch is in the
OFF
posi-
tion before plugging in.
20. ALWAYS CHECK AND MAKE SURE TO REMOVE ANY ADJUSTING KEYS
OR WRENCHES
before turning the tool on. Left attached, these parts can fly
off a moving part and result in personal injury
.
21. DO NOT USE THE TOOL IF IT CANNOT BE SWITCHED ON OR OFF.
Have your tool repaired before using it.
22. DISCONNNECT THE PLUG FROM POWER BEFORE MAKING ANY AD-
JUSTMENTS.
Changing attachments or accessories can be dangerous if
the tool accidentally starts.
23. STAY ALERT.
W
atch what you are doing & use common sense. Don’t operate
any tool when you are tired.
24. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS.
Before using this tool, any part that is
damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate prop-
erly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts,
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mountings, and other conditions
that may af
fect its operation. Inspect screws and tighten any ones that are
loose.
Any part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by
an authorized service center unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in the in-
struction manual. Have defective switches replaced by an authorized service
center
. Don’t use the tool if switch does not turn it on and o
ff properly
.
25. REPLACEMENT PARTS.
When servicing, use only identical replacement
parts.
26. SERVICE AND REPAIRS
should be made by qualified repair technicians at
an authorized repair centre. Improperly repaired tools could cause serious
shock or injury
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR BELT SANDERS
3
HOLD TOOL BY THE INSULATED GRIPPING SURFACES WHEN PER-
FORMING AN OPERATION WHERE THE CUTTING TOOL MAY CONTACT
HIDDEN WIRING OR ITS OWN CORD
. Contact with a “live” wire can cause
exposed metal parts of the tool to become “live” and shock the operato
r
.
HOLD THE TOOL FIRMLY WITH BOTH HANDS
on the hand grips.
MAKE SURE THE BELT IS NOT CONTACTING THE WORKPIECE BEFORE
THE TOOL IS TURNED ON
.
KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM ROTATING PARTS.
DO NOT LEAVE THE TOOL RUNNING
with the trigger locked. Operate only
while holding the sander. Before plugging the tool in, be sure the trigger is “Off”.
THIS TOOL IS NOT DESIGNED FOR USE WITH WATER OR, FOR WET
SANDING.
USE SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS WHEN SANDING MATERIALS IMPREGNAT-
ED OR COATED WITH TOXIC CHEMICALS EITHER AS A PRESERVATIVE
OR LEAD-BASED PAINTS.
Use appropriate breathing apparatus and skin
covering.
Take precautions as well to prevent contamination of the environment
with dust containing these persistent toxins. Check with your material supplier
as to any possible toxicity
.
Keep the tool housing and handle clean and free of oil and grease using mild
soapy water
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