General safety advice for electrical power tools
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 familiar with it or has not read the instructions and advice. Electrical power tools are dan- gerous 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)Keep cutting tools clean and sharp. Carefully maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to jam and are easier to control.
g)Use the electrical power tool, accesso- ries, inserted tools etc. in accordance with these instructions and advice, and the stipulations drawn up for this par- ticular 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 in- tended can lead to dangerous situations.
Safety advice for belt sanders
Hold the device by the insulated han- dle surfaces as the sanding belt could strike the device’s own mains lead.
Damaging a live wire could result in the metal parts of the device also becoming live and could lead to an electric shock.
DANGER OF FIRE FROM FLYING SPARKS! Sanding 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. When undertaking prolonged sanding of 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 suitable external dust extraction device. Ensure that there is adequate ventilation when working on plastic, paint, varnish etc.
The belt sander is designed for the dry sanding of large surfaces of wood, plastic, metal and plaster and painted surfaces. The device is to be used for dry sanding only.
Do not sand materials containing asbestos. Asbestos is a known carcinogen.
WARNING! POISONOUS DUSTS! Sanding paints containing lead, some types of wood and metal for example may give rise to hazardous or poisonous dusts and represents a risk to the health of the person operating the device and to anyone near the work area.
Wear safety glasses and a dust protection mask!
Securely support the workpiece. Use clamps or a vice to grip the workpiece firmly. This is much safer than holding it with your hand.
Never support yourself by placing your hands near or in front of the device or the workpiece surface. A slip can result in injury.
If a dangerous situation arises, pull the mains plug immediately out of the mains socket. Always work with the mains lead leading away from the rear of the device.
Avoid contact with the moving sanding belt. Do not work on moistened materials or damp surfaces.
Always switch on the device before placing it against the workpiece. After sanding, lift the de- vice from the workpiece before switching it off. When working always hold the device securely with both hands (see Fig. D). Always keep proper footing and balance.
Switch the device off and allow it to come to a complete standstill before you put it down. When taking a break from your work, before carrying out any tasks on the device itself (e.g. changing the sanding belt) and when you are not using the device, always pull the mains plug out of the mains socket.
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