When Sander is Running
Before starting your work, watch the sander while it runs. If it makes an unfamiliar noise or vibrates exces- sively, Stop Immediately. Turn the sander off. Unplug the sander. Do not restart until identifying and correcting the problem.
Never leave tool running unat- tended.
Before using the sander, make sure the sanding belt turns clockwise, when viewed from above.
Keep children away. Keep all visi-
tors a safe distance from the sander and workpiece.
Don’t force tool. It will perform better and safer at its designed rate. Press workpiece against the sanding sleeve hard enough to begin sanding without bogging down or binding spindle or belt.
Before freeing any jammed mate- rial:
•Turn switch “OFF”.
•Unplug the sander.
•Wait for all moving parts to stop.
Before Leaving The Sander
Turn switch off. Don’t leave tool until the unit comes to a complete stop.
Make workshop child-proof.
Remove the yellow switch key. Store
it away from children and others not qualified to use the tool. Disconnect master switches. Lock the shop.
Precautions To Take When Sanding Metals
When sanding metals, sparks or hot fragments could cause a fire. To reduce the risk of this:
1.Disconnect any dust collecting hose from the sander.
2.Remove all traces of wood dust from inside the unit before sanding metals.
3.Remove all traces of metal dust from inside the unit before sanding wood again.
Precautions To Take When Sanding Paint
Sanding of lead based paint is not
recommended. It is difficult to control the contaminated dust that could cause lead poisoning.
It is also difficult to identify whether or not a paint contains lead. Therefore, we recommend the following precau- tions when sanding all paints:
1.Protect your lungs. Wear a dust mask or respirator at all times. Wear only dust masks that are suit- able for working in lead paint sand- ing environments. Ordinary painting masks do not offer this protection.
2.Do not allow children or pregnant women to enter the work area until paint sanding job is complete and work area is clean.
3.To prevent ingesting contaminated paint particles: Do not eat, drink, or smoke in a work area where paint is being sanded. After sanding paint, wash and clean up before eating, drinking or smoking. Do not leave food, drinks, or tobacco prod- ucts in the work area where dust can settle on them.
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