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by persons unqualified and unauthorised by
the manufacturer can create serious hazards
and void the warranty.
c) Request only original spare parts. The use
of non-original spare parts may compromise
the safety of the power tool.
SAFETY WARNINGS FOR ALL OPERATIONS
Safety warnings apply equally to sanding on
walls and plasterboard:
a) This power tool is intended to function as a
sander on walls and plasterboard.
IMPORTANT! DO NOT USE FOR GRIN-
DING OR CUTTING DISCS
. Read all safety
warnings, instructions, illustrations and
specifications provided with this power tool.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below
may result in electric shock, fire, and/or a
serious accident.
b) Do not use attachments which are not
specifically made or recommended by the
tool manufacturer. The mere fact that a part
may be attached to the power tool does not
guarantee safe operation.
c) The rated speed of the part must be at least
equal to the maximum speed indicated on
the power tool. The parts, if made to run at
a speed higher than specified, may break
and be thrown into the air.
d) The outside/inside diameter and thickness of
your part must be adapted to the characte-
ristics of the capacity of your power tool.
Parts which are not the correct size cannot
be adequately protected or controlled.
e) The shape of the backing pad, brushes,
pillows or support of any other part must
properly fit the power tool. Parts with shaft
holes that do not match the mounting har-
dware on the power tool will not remain in
balance, will vibrate excessively and may
cause loss of control.
f) Do not use a damaged part. Before each
use, examine parts, locate the bearing to
check for any traces of tears, tears from
excessive wear. If the power tool or part has
been dropped, examine for signs of damage
or install an undamaged part. After checking
and installing a part, distance yourself and
any others present from the scope of the
rotating part and run the power tool at ma-
ximum no-load speed for one minute. The
damaged parts will normally break during
this trial.
g) Always wear personal protective equipment.
Use a face shield, mask or goggles. Wear a
dust mask, hearing protectors, gloves. Eye
protection must be able to protect against
flying debris produced by different opera-
tions. The dust mask or respirator should
be able to filter the particles produced from
your work. Prolonged exposure to high noise
levels can cause hearing loss.
h) Keep people at a safe distance from the
work area. Anyone entering the work area
must wear personal protective equipment.
Fragments of the workpiece or broken parts
may fly off and cause injury in the immediate
vicinity of the work area.
i) Hold the tool only by the insulated gripping
surfaces, while performing operations in
which the cutting part may be in contact with
hidden wiring, or with its own cord. Contact
between the cutting attachment and a power
supply cord may also put a strain on the live
exposed metal parts of the power tool and
cause an electric shock to the operator of
the tool.
j) Position the cord away from the rotating part.
If you lose control of the tool, the cord can
be cut or twisted and your hand or arm may
be pulled into the rotating part.
k) Never store the power tool until all of the
parts have completely stopped moving. The
rotating part can grip the surface and draw
the power tool out of your control.
l) Do not run the power tool while carrying it to
the side. Accidental contact with the moving
part may lead to it getting caught in your
clothes and can entangle the moving part.
m)Regularly clean the ventilation slots of the
power tool. The motor fan will draw dust
inside the casing and an excessive accu-
mulation of powdered metal may cause
electrical hazards.
n) Do not operate the power tool near flam-
mable materials. Sparks could cause these
materials to ignite.
o) Do not use parts which require liquid coo-
lants. The use of water or other liquid coo-
lants may result in electrocution or electric
shock.
SAFETY WARNINGS FOR KICKBACK
Kickback is a sudden reaction to snags, catches
or entanglements in the bearings which support
