How to Operate the Machine
DANGER: | Sanding/finishing wood floors |
| can create an environment that |
| can be explosive. Cigarette |
| lighters, pilot lights and any |
| other source of ignition can |
| create an explosion when |
| active during a sanding session. |
| All sources of ignition should be |
| extinguished or removed en- |
| tirely if possible from the work |
| area. |
DANGER: | Work areas that are poorly |
| ventilated can create an explo- |
| sive environment when certain |
| combustible materials are in the |
| atmosphere, i.e., solvents, |
| thinners, alcohol, fuels, certain |
| finishes, wood dust and other |
| combustible materials. Floor |
| sanding machines can cause |
| flammable material and vapors |
| to ignite. Read the manufac- |
| turer's label on all chemicals |
| used to determine combustibil- |
| ity. Keep the work area well |
| ventilated. |
DANGER: | Sanding dust can spontaneously |
| ignite and cause an injury or |
| damage. Sanding dust should |
| be disposed of properly. Always |
| empty the sanding dust into a |
| metal container. Remove the |
| contents of the dust bag when |
| the bag is 1/3 full. |
DANGER: | Sanding dust can spontaneously |
| ignite and cause an injury or |
| damage. Remove the contents |
| of the dust bag each time you |
| finish using the machine. |
| Always dispose of the dust in a |
| metal container located outside |
| of the building. Never leave a |
| dust bag unattended with |
| sanding dust in it. Do not empty |
| the contents of the dust bag into |
| a fire. |
DANGER: | Hitting a nail while sanding can |
| cause sparks and create an |
| explosion or fire. Always use a |
| hammer and punch to counter- |
| sink all nails before sanding |
| floors. |
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