DRYWALL SANDER SAFETY WARNINGS
DRYWALL SANDER SAFETY
1. This power tool is intended for sanding drywall for
home use only. Using this tool for professional purposes
will reduce the tool’s lifespan and cause parts to wear
down sooner. Do not force the machine to do other jobs,
such as grinding, cutting off, grooming, etc. Operations
for which the tool was not designed, including modifica-
tion of the machine, may cause machine damage, per-
sonal injuries, and invalidate the warranty.
2. Keep bystanders and all other living creatures, includ-
ing children and pets, away from the work area.
3. Do not operate the tool in the presence of flammable
liquids or gases. Do not operate the tool in wet or damp
conditions; doing so significantly increases the risk of
electrical shock.
4. The following personal protective equipment
must be used to reduce the risk of personal injuries:
• ANSI Z87.1-approved impact-resistant safety goggles
with side shields. Safety goggles should be worn during
operation, assembly or maintenance of the tool.
• Ear protection such as plugs or muffs. Failure to use
adequate ear protectors when the noise level is high can
result in hearing loss and other problems, such as tin-
nitus (ringing, whistling or buzzing in the ear).
• Face mask or dust mask to fight the debris produced by
operation. The dust generated during may carry health
risks (e.g. cancer, birth defects, asthma and/or derma-
titis). Work in a well-ventilated environment and wear a
dust masks specially designed to filter out microscopic
particles.
• Heavy-duty work gloves to protect your hands.
• Safety non-slip work boots.
• Safety helmet if any work is being carried out above
your head.
5. The rated speed of the accessories must be great-
er than or equal to the tool’s maximum speed of 1500
RPM. Do not use accessories rated at speeds below the
machine’s maximum RPM.
6. Do not use sanding discs larger than the recommend-
ed size of 9 inches in diameter. Incorrectly sized acces-
sories will not get along with your sander.
7. Always hold your tool firmly with both hands to main-
tain control and to avoid kickback.
8. Position the power cord clear of the rotating acces-
sory to avoid accidentally damaging the cord.
9. Do not run the power tool while carrying it at your
side. Accidental contact with the rotating accessory
could snag your clothing, pulling the accessory into your
body.
10. Never lay the power tool down until the accessory
has come to a complete stop. The rotating accessory
may grab the surface and pull the sander out of your
control.
11. Always turn the tool OFF and disconnect the power
before making adjustments or performing maintenance.
12. Maintain the tool properly. Keep your machine’s ven-
tilation slots and dust port clean. Keep the tool and ac-
cessories clean and in good working order. Have your
tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only
identical replacement parts.
WARNING!
Do not let comfort or familiarity with the product replace strict adherence to product safety rules.
Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious personal injury.
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