b)Do not use an electrical power tool if its switch is defective. An electrical power tool that can no longer be switched on and off is dangerous and must be repaired.
c)Pull the mains plug out of the socket before you make any adjustments to the device, change accessories or when the device is put away. This pre- caution is intended to prevent you from uninten- tionally starting the device.
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 fa- miliar with it or has not read the instructions and advice. Electrical power tools are dangerous when they are used by inex- perienced 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 ori- gins in poorly maintained electrical power tools.
f)Use the electrical power tool, acces- sories, inserted tools etc. in accord- ance with these instructions and advice, and the stipulations drawn up for this particular 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 intended can lead to dangerous situations.
Safety advice relating specifically to this device
JSecurely support the workpiece. Use clamps or a vice to grip the workpiece firmly. This is much safer than holding it in your hand.
JNever support yourself by placing your hands
General safety advice
near or in front of the device or the workpiece surface. A slip can result in injury.
JIf a dangerous situation arises, pull the mains plug immediately out of the mains socket.
JAlways work with the mains lead leading away from the rear of the device.
JDanger of fire from flying sparks! Abrading 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.
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Warning! Noxious fumes! Any harmful / noxious dusts generated from sanding represent a risk to the health of the person operating the device and to anyone near the work area.
Wear protective glasses and a dust mask!
JWhen sanding wood and in particular when work- ing on materials that give rise to dusts that are hazardous to health, the sander must be connect- ed to a suitable external dust extraction device.
JEnsure that there is adequate ventilation when working on plastic, paint, varnish etc.
JDo not soak the materials or the surface you are about to work on with liquids containing solvents.
JDo not abrade moistened materials or damp surfaces.
JAvoid sanding paints containing lead or other substances hazardous to health.
JDo not work on materials containing asbestos. Asbestos is a known carcinogen.
JAvoid contact with the moving sanding sheet.
JOperate the device only with an attached sanding sheet.
JNever use the device for a purpose for which it was not intended nor with
JSwitch the device off and allow it to come to a standstill before you put it down.
JAlways keep the device clean, dry and free of oil or grease.
GB/IE/CY 9
