h)
Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become
complacent and ignore tool safety principles.
A careless action can cause severe injury
within a fraction of a second.
4) Power tool use and care
a)
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.
b)
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.
c)
Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or remove the battery pack, if
detachable, 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.
d)
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.
e)
Maintain power tools and accessories. 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.
f)
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting
edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
g)
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.
h)
Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
Slippery
handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the tool in
unexpected situations.
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.
Additional safety warnings for belt sander
Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, because the sanding surface may
contact its own cord.
Cutting a "live" wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool
"live" and could give the operator an electric shock.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord or assembly available
from the manufacturer or its service agent.
a)
Ensure that the ventilation slots are not blocked.
b)
Always clamp the workpiece with a clamping device. Do not hold the workpiece by hand.
c)
Use the type of abrasive sheet suitable for the type of work to be performed.
d)
Never use oversized sanding tools.
e)
Never use damaged or worn abrasive sheets, or sheets that do not stick firmly to the
sanding tray.
f)
Never place your hand or fingers near the sanding pad when the sander is running.
g)
Keep the power cord away from the work area.
h)
Keep handle and sander free of oil, grease, water and other liquids.
i)
Never touch the sander before it stops.
j)
Do not touch the workpiece or metal chips before cooling.
k)
Do not use the sander to work on magnesium parts.
Residual risks
Some dusts produced by sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction operations
contain recognized chemical elements capable of causing cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive problems. Some examples of these chemicals:
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Lead from base paints
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Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products
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Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated wood.
