OPERATION
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you care- less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this tool for the purposes listed below:
nSanding wood, metals, plastics, and other materials
nSmoothing rough boards, chamfering, rounding edges
nRemoving rust, paint, varnishes, and stains
WARNING:
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating power tools. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury.
WARNING:
If your sanding job becomes particularly dusty or if you have a breathing condition, wear a dust mask or respirator to prevent damage to your health.
SELECTING SANDING BELTS
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