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Specific safety regulations for sandblasters
1.
Prevent breathing in dust at all times, wear respiratory protection at all times when one is
sandblasting with regard to dust and particulate matter that is released during the blasting
and remains in the air. Breathing in particulate matter causes serious lung problems.
2.
Turn off the machine and unplug it from the compressed air supply before cleaning the
machine or performing maintenance.
3.
The compressed air hose should be closable by means of a tap/valve and the compressed air
is to be free of water, oil and other pollutions.
4.
Never use the machine near explosive/highly flammable liquids and/or gases, sparks that
might occur in electrical parts could ignite flammable gases or liquids.
5.
To prevent health problems you should under no circumstance use blasting grit which
contains silica, only use blasting grit which is specifically meant for sandblasting.
6.
Place the unit on a solid and level surface.
7.
Check the machine previous to each use for damaged and/or defect parts. Pay special
attention if all seals are still good and check all hoses for leakages.
8.
Depending on the blast media and work piece in most cases you will sandblast with a
pressure of 4-6.5 bar, it is strongly discouraged to blast with much higher pressure. When
blasting with too much pressure, the blast media could get stuck within the sandblaster, also
parts of the sandblaster and especially the blasting gun (nozzle
9.
At all times use your common sense when operating machines.
PAY ATTENTION! Failure to heed these instructions may cause damage to materials and/or
injuries!
