PNEUMATIC SANDER USE AND CARE
– Use clamping devices or a vice to secure and support the workpiece. Holding the workpiece by hand or against your body will not
allow for safe operation of the pneumatic tool.
– Do not overload the pneumatic tool. Use the pneumatic tool intended for your work only.
– Always check that the machine is free from defects. Do not use a pneumatic tool that has a defective On/Off switch. A pneumatic
tool that can no longer be stopped or started is dangerous and must be repaired.
– Disconnect the air supply before making adjustments, changing accessories, or placing the pneumatic tool aside. This safety
measure prevents accidental starting of the pneumatic tool.
– Before using the pneumatic tool remove the adjusting tools, since these may be projected at high speed.
– Store idle pneumatic tools out of the reach of children. Do not allow persons unfamiliar with these instructions to operate the
pneumatic tool.
– Maintain the pneumatic tool with care. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other
condition that may affect the operation of the pneumatic tool. Have damaged parts repaired before using the pneumatic tool.
– Check that the pneumatic tool is in good condition; make sure that the pad is not damaged.
– Before each use, make sure that the disc is in good condition, is fit for the required job and is not damaged.
– Check that the number of revolutions of the disc to mount exceeds the rated speed of the sander.
– Make sure that no other people are near the tool.
– When the sander stops, place it in a firm and safe position. The disc does not stop immediately.
– Only use accessories suitable for the required job, like:
• discs for sanding surfaces (e.g. on car bodies)
– Do not modify the pneumatic sander. This can reduce the effectiveness of safety measures and increase operator risk.
– Have the pneumatic tool repaired only through a trained repair person. Only use original replacement parts.
PNEUMATIC SANDER SAFETY
– Make sure that the nameplate is readable; get a replacement nameplate from the manufacturer, if need be.
– The pneumatic tool may stop if overloaded.
– If the disc gets jammed, stop the sander immediately, keeping it idle until the disc is fully unlocked. Before resuming work, make
sure that the disc has been fixed properly and is not damaged.
– If the workpiece or the disc should break, loose parts may be thrown at high speed.
– Pay attention to grinding sparks, which may be potential hazards to exposed things and people. They may set clothes on fire and
cause burns.
– Operators and maintenance personnel should be physically able to handle the weight and power of the pneumatic tool.
– It is important to be prepared for unexpected movements of the pneumatic tool resulting from a jammed or broken accessory.
Maintain a firm grip on the tool and position your body and arms to allow you to resist such movements.
– Keep your hands away from the disc: you may hurt yourself.
– Periodically check that the speed of the pneumatic tool does not exceed the stated speed.
– Stop the tool in case of air supply failure or low operating pressure. Check the operating pressure; start the tool again when optimal
operating pressure is resumed.
– When using the pneumatic tool, the operator may experience discomfort in the hands, arms, shoulders, or neck area. Adopting a
comfortable posture and changing posture may help avoid discomfort and fatigue.
Caution: If the pneumatic tool is used over a protracted period of time, part of the tool and the accessory may become hot. Wear
suitable protective gloves against physical agents.
Dust and fumes hazards: Depending on the type of material being worked, the fumes generated while operating the pneumatic tool
can cause diseases in humans. An appropriate environmental hygiene survey is required to determine the type and degree of
protection of the personal protective equipment to use for the respiratory tract.
Using the pneumatic tool on the workpiece generates noise, which may prove harmful to the exposed personnel. A proper
phonometric survey is required to determine the personal hearing protective equipment (hearing protection) to use.
If a specially conducted survey suggests that the daily exposure to vibration generated from the pneumatic tool exceeds the limit
value under the regulations in force in the respective country, anti-vibration gloves must be worn.
– If you notice that the skin of your fingers becomes numb, turns white, tingles or hurts, stop working with the pneumatic tool, inform
your employer and seek medical advice.
– Do not make the sander jump on the workpiece: this may result in significantly increased vibration.
– Hold the pneumatic tool with a not too firm yet secure grip, compliant with the required hand reaction forces.
– Never carry the pneumatic tool by the hose.
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