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ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR ORBITAL SANDERS
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Warning!
Disconnect the plug from the power source before assembling,
making any adjustments or changing accessories. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
Disposing of dust.
Be extremely careful of dust disposal, materials in fine particle
form may be explosive. Do not throw sanding dust on an open fire. Spontaneous
combustion, may in time, result from a mixture of oil or water with dust particles.
Always wear eye protection and a dust mask for dusty applications and when
sanding overhead.
Sanding particles can be absorbed by your eyes and inhaled
easily and may cause health complications.
Use special precautions when sanding chemically pressure treated timber, paint
that may be lead based, or any other materials that may contain carcinogens.
A
suitable breathing respirator and protective clothing must be worn by all persons
entering the work area. Work area should be sealed with plastic sheeting and persons
not protected should be kept out until work area is thoroughly cleaned.
Do not use this tool as a ''wet'' sander.
Liquids entering the motor housing are an
electrical shock hazard.
Do not use sandpaper intended for larger sanding pads.
Larger sandpaper
will extend beyond the sanding pad causing snagging, tearing of the paper or
kick-back. Extra paper extending beyond the sanding pad can also cause
serious lacerations.
Warning!
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling
and other construction activities contain chemicals known to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these
chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated timber increases your risk from
exposure to these chemicals, depending on how often you do this type of work. To
reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area and work
with approved safety equipment, such as dust masks that are specially designed to
filter out microscopic particles.