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Safety instructions regarding dust
Caution! Ultra-fine sanding dust!
Always wear a respirator when sanding parquet and plank floors (is included with the
accessories).
When the machine is used for its proper purpose, the sanding of wooden floors naturally
produces dust. The machine has an integrated dust collecting system which blows the dust into
the dust bag. The dust is collected in the dust bag. Even so, this cannot prevent fine and
ultra-fine dust being produced when using the machine.
Caution! Health risk!
Wood dust, particularly when treated with impregnating agents, solvents and coatings,
can cause allergic reactions (e.g. of the skin or respiratory system) after a sensitization
period. Beech and oak dust is classified as being carcinogenic (cancer of the nasal
mucous membranes). Dust from other kinds of wood is suspected of having a
carcinogenic effect.
Caution! Fire risk!
No smoking while sanding!
All ignition sources are prohibited in rooms where sanding work is being carried out!
Air the rooms thoroughly.
Together with an ignition source and the oxygen in the air, wood dust can cause fires and
explosions.
Caution! Fire risk!
Sanding over metal parts such as nails can produce sparks which are blown into the
dust bag together with the wood dust. Here the glowing metal chips can still cause a fire
even hours later.
Every time after the machine has stopped and at the end of working, the sanding dust
contained in the dust bag must always be disposed of immediately in a fire-proof,
non-flammable container. The container must be covered with a fire-proof,
non-flammable lid. Store the container only outdoors.
