- Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from
moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts
- If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are
connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards
4) POWER TOOL USE & CARE
- Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do
the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed
- Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled
with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired
- Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the power tool before making any
adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk
of starting the power tool accidentally
- Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool
or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users
- Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other
condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use.
Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools
- Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely
to bind and are easier to control
- Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into account
the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from
those intended could result in a hazardous situation
5) SERVICE
- Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will
ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained
WARNING:
Before connecting a tool to a power source (mains switch power point receptacle, outlet, etc.)
be sure that the voltage supply is the same as that specified on the nameplate of the tool. A power source
with a voltage greater than that specified for the tool can result in serious injury to the user, and damage to
the tool. If in doubt, do not plug in the tool. Using a power source with a voltage less than the nameplate
rating is harmful to the motor.
SANDING TOOL SAFETY:
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- Before connecting the tool to a power source, ensure that the voltage supply matches that specified on
the rating plate of the tool
- Always wear appropriate protective equipment, including a dust mask with a minimum FFP2 rating, eye
protection and ear defenders.
- Ensure all people in the vicinity of the work area are also equipped with suitable personal protective
equipment
- Take special care when sanding some woods (such as beech, oak, mahogany and teak), as the dust
produced is toxic and can cause extreme reactions
- Do not sand magnesium or alloys containing a high percentage of magnesium
- Be aware of paint finishes or treatments that may have been applied to the material that is being sanded.
Many treatments can create dust that is toxic, or otherwise harmful. If working on a building constructed
prior to 1960, there is an increased chance of encountering lead-based paints
- The dust produced when sanding lead-based paints is particularly hazardous to children, pregnant
women, and people with high blood pressure. Do not allow these people near to the work area, even if
wearing appropriate personal protective equipment
- Whenever possible, use a vacuum dust extraction system to control dust and waste
