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pressure is applied and the motor slows resulting in
inefficient sanding and possible damage to the sander
motor.
• When sanding wood, always connect the dust extraction
filter.
• Take special care to guard against harmful and toxic dusts
when sanding lead-based painted surfaces, woods and
etals, including the following:
– All persons entering the work area must wear a mask
specially designed for protection against toxic dust and
fumes such as those arising from the sanding of lead
paint.
– Children and pregnant women must not enter the work
area.
– Do not eat, drink or smoke in the work area.
• Before using the sander with metal always remove the
extraction filter from the outlet as sparks may ignite the
dust or the internal bag.
• Do not continue to use worn, torn or heavily clogged
sanding sheets.
• Do not touch the moving sanding sheet.
• Ensure that you have removed foreign objects such as
nails and screws from the work before commencing
sanding.
• Rags, cloths, cord, string and the like should never be left
around the work area.
WARNING:
We recommend the use of a residual current
device with a residual current rating of 30mA or less.
Wear goggles
Wear ear muffs
Wear a breathing mask
i) Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
5) Service
a) 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.
b) Follow instruction for lubricating and
changing accessories.
c) Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil
and grease.
Additional safety rules for sanders
Remove the plug from the socket before
carrying out any adjustment, servicing or
maintenance.
• Fully unwind cable drum extensions to avoid potential
overheating.
• When an extension cable is required, you must ensure it
has the right ampere rating for your power tool and is in a
safe electrical condition.
• Ensure your mains supply voltage is the same as your tool
rating plate voltage.
• Your tool is double insulated for additional protection
against a possible electrical insulation failure within the
tool.
• Always check walls, floors and ceilings to avoid hidden
power cables and pipes.
• After long working periods external metal parts and
accessories could be hot.
• Do not force the sander; let the tool do the work at a
reasonable speed. Overloading will occur if too much
