General safety advice for electrical power tools / Preparing for use
d)When not in use always ensure that electrical power tools are kept out of reach of children. Do not let anyone use the device if he or she is not famil- iar with it or has not read the instruc- tions and advice. Electrical power tools are dangerous when they are used by inexperienced people.
e)Look after the device carefully. Check that moving parts are working prop- erly and move freely. Check for any parts that are broken or damaged enough to detrimentally affect the functioning of the device. Have dam- aged parts repaired before you use the device. Many accidents have their origins in poorly maintained electrical power tools.
f)Use the electrical power tool, accesso- ries, inserted tools etc. in accordance with these instructions and advice, and the stipulations drawn up for this particular type of device. In doing this, take into account the working conditions and the task in hand. The use of electrical power tools for purposes other than those intended can lead to dangerous situations.
Safety advice relating specifically to this device
JSecurely support the workpiece. Use clamps or a vice to grip the workpiece firmly. This is much safer than holding it in your hand.
JNever support yourself by placing your hands near or in front of the device or the workpiece surface. A slip can result in injury.
JIf a dangerous situation arises, pull the mains plug immediately out of the mains socket.
JAlways work with the mains lead leading away from the rear of the device.
JDanGEr of fIre from fLyiNG sparks! Abrading metal creates
flying sparks. For this reason, always make sure that nobody is placed in any danger and that there are no inflammable materials near the working area.
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WarnING! Noxious fumes! Any harmful / noxious dusts generated from sanding represent a risk to the health of the person operating the device and to anyone near the work area.
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WarnING! Dust haz- ard! When sanding wood and in
particular when working on materials that give rise to dusts that are hazardous to health, the sander must be connected to a suit- able external dust extraction device.
Wear protective glasses and a dust mask!
JEnsure that there is adequate ventilation when working on plastic, paint, varnish etc.
JDo not soak the materials or the surface you are about to work on with liquids containing solvents.
JDo not abrade moistened materials or damp surfaces.
JAvoid sanding paints containing lead or other substances hazardous to health.
JDo not work on materials containing asbestos. Asbestos is a known carcinogen.
JAvoid contact with the moving sanding sheet.
JOperate the device only with an attached sanding sheet.
JNever use the device for a purpose for which it was not intended nor with
JSwitch the device off and allow it to come to a standstill before you put it down.
JAlways keep the device clean, dry and free of oil or grease.
QPreparing for use
Take note of the mains voltage. The mains voltage at the mains socket must match that shown on the rating plate on the device. Devices marked with 230 V can also be operated at 220 V.
Caution! Make sure that the device is switched off before you connect it to the mains supply.
GB/IE/CY 9