General Safety Rules, Operation | DeWalt a22946 instruction

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Double Insulated Paint Remover

Double A Isolé l’Extracteur de Peinture

Doble Aislado Removedor de Pintura

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Part No. A22946 - 06-06-07 - Rev. A

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DEFINITIONS - SAFETY GUIDELINES

indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

used without the safety alert symbol indicates potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

General Safety Rules

Read all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, ﬁre and/or serious injury. The term “power tool” in all of the warnings listed below refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

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1)Work area safety

a)Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.

b)Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of ﬂammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.

c)Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

2)Electrical safety

a)Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use anyadapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodiﬁed plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.

b)Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, rang- es and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.

c)Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.

d)Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock. Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-pronggrounding-type plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool’s plug.

e)When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. If an extension cord is to be used outdoors, it must be marked with the sufﬁx W-A or W following the cord type designation. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. The following table shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.

Minimum Gauge for Cord Sets

Volts	Total Length of Cord in Feet
120V	0-25	26-50	51-100	101-150

Ampere Rating	Gauge of wire in AWG units
From 6 to 10 amps	18	16	14	12

3)Personal safety

a)Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the inﬂuence of drugs, al- cohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.

b)Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Safety equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate condi- tions will reduce personal injuries.

c)Avoid accidental starting. Be sure the switch is in the off-position before plugging in. Carrying power tools with your ﬁnger on the switch or plugging in power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.

d)Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.

e)Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.

f)Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in mov- ing parts. Air vents often cover moving parts and should also be avoided.

g)If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of these devices can reduce dust- related hazards.

4)Power tool use and care

a)Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The cor- rect power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

b)Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

c)Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.

d)Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

e)Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tools operation. If dam- aged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.

f)Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.

g)Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc., in accordance with these instruc- tions and in the manner intended for the particular type of power tool, taking into ac- count the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.

5)Service

a)Have your power tool serviced by a qualiﬁed repair person using only identical re- placement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

•Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a “live” wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool “live” and shock the operator.

•Disconnect the cord plug from the power circuit before changing abrasive discs.

•Keep the tool away from your body away from body while it is running.

•Check to see that the switch is in the “OFF” position before connecting the tool to the power circuit.

•Anchor your ladder well and place it close enough to the work area so that you do not have an extended reach. Work with one arm out to the side of one of the legs of the ladder and the other arm between the rungs. Hold the tool with both hands.

•Use scaffolding when sanding large areas that cannot be reached from the ground. When working on a scaffold, be careful regarding your footing and balance. Use a guardrail to prevent falling.

•Do not use the spindle lock pin to stop the spindle from rotating.

•Do not sand lead-based paint. Lead-based paint should only be removed by a professional.

Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other con- struction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproduc- tive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:

•lead from lead-based paint.

•crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products.

•arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber (CCA).

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities. Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas with soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or lay on the skin may promote absorp- tion of harmful chemicals.

Use of this tool can generate and/or disburse dust, which may cause serious and permanent respiratory or other injury. Always use NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protec- tion appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles away from face and body.

ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES.(ANSI Z87.1) and (CAN/CSA Z94.3) Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses. Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty.

ALWAYS WEAR CERTIFIED SAFETY EQUIPMENT:

•ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3)

•ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing protection

•NIOSH/OSHA/MSHA respiratory protection

SYMBOLS

The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The symbols and their definitions are as follows:

volts

amperes

hertz

watts

min

minutes

alternating current

direct current

no load speed

Class I Construction

earthing terminal

....................

.........................

(grounded)

........................

.....................

Class II Construction

…/min

revolutions or reciprocations

(double insulated)

per minute

BPM

..............beats per minute

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR PAINT REMOVAL

1.Sanding of lead based paint is NOT RECOMMENDED due to the difficulty of controlling the con- taminated dust. The greatest danger of lead poisoning is to children and pregnant women.

2.Since it is difficult to identify whether or not a paint contains lead without a chemical analysis, we recommend the following precautions when sanding any paint:

PERSONAL SAFETY

1.No children or pregnant women should enter the work area where the paint sanding is being done until all clean up is completed.

2.A dust mask or respirator should be worn by all persons entering the work area. The filter should be replaced daily or whenever the wearer has difficulty breathing. See your local hardware store for the proper NIOSH approved dust mask.

3.NO EATING, DRINKING or SMOKING should be done in the work area to prevent ingesting contaminated paint particles. Workers should wash and clean up BEFORE eating, drinking or smoking. Articles of food, drink, or smoking should not be left in the work area where dust would settle on them.

ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY

1.Paint should be removed in such a manner as to minimize the amount of dust generated.

2.Areas where paint removal is occurring should be sealed with plastic sheeting of 4 mil thickness.

3.Sanding should be done in a manner to reduce tracking of paint dust outside the work area.

CLEANING AND DISPOSAL

1.All surfaces in the work area should be vacuumed and thoroughly cleaned daily for the duration of the sanding project. Vacuum filter bags should be changed frequently.

2.Plastic drop cloths should be gathered up and disposed of along with any dust chips or other removal debris. They should be placed in sealed refuse receptacles and disposed of through regular trash pick-up procedures. During clean up, children and pregnant women should be kept away from the immediate work area.

3.All toys, washable furniture and utensils used by children should be washed thoroughly before being used again.

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MOTOR

Do not operate your tool on a current on which the voltage is not within correct limits. Do not operate tools rated A.C. only on D.C. current. To do so may seriously damage the tool.

OPERATION

To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from power source before installing and removing accessories, before adjusting or when making repairs. An accidental start-up can cause injury.

This tool comes with an auxiliary handle, hardware, and an instruction manual.

(See Fig. 1)
A. Left Handle Boss	B. Bolt	C. Hex Spacer
D. Collar	E. Washer (2)	F. Hex Nut
G. Right Handle Boss
AUXILIARY HANDLE

An auxiliary handle (to be mounted on either side of the gear housing) is supplied. Use this handle to provide complete control of the tool. To attach the handle to the tool:

1.Slide one of the washers (B) Fig. 2 and a hex spacer (C) Fig. 1 on the bolt (A) Fig. 2.

2.Place the collar (D) over the hex spacer. Select either the left or right handle boss (A or G) Fig.

1to install this assembly.

3.Align and seat the hex spacer into the hex socket of the handle boss.

4.Place the other washer (B) Fig. 2 on the bolt and secure it with a hex nut (E). Tighten secure- ly.

5.Thread the auxiliary handle into the collar.

The handle and collar may be tightened in any one of four positions (Fig. 3A through Fig. 3D). Move the handle and collar to the desired position and tighten securely.

SPINDLE LOCK

Do not depress spindle lock while tool is running.

A spindle lock (A) Fig. 4, located on the right side of the gear case, will prevent the spindle from rotating. To activate, depress the spindle lock with your thumb while rotating the spindle (B) Fig. 4 by hand until the pin engages and stops the spindle rotation.

DeWalt a22946 instruction manual General Safety Rules, Definitions Safety Guidelines, Operation

Models: a22946