General safety advice for electrical power tools / Preparing for use
with these instructions and advice, and the stipulations drawn up for this par- ticular 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 in- tended can lead to dangerous situations.
Safety advice relating spe- cifically to delta sanders
Securely support the workpiece. Use clamps or a vice to grip the workpiece firmly. This is much safer than holding it in your hand.
Never support yourself by placing your hands near or in front of the device or the workpiece surface. A slip can result in injury.
If a dangerous situation arises, pull the mains plug immediately out of the mains socket. Always work with the mains lead leading away from the rear of the device.
DANGER 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.
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!
Do not work on materials containing asbestos. Asbestos is a known carcinogen.
Avoid contact with the moving sanding sheet. Operate the device only with an attached sanding sheet.
Never use the device for a purpose for which it was not intended nor with
Always keep the device clean, dry and free of oil or grease.
Have you understood everything?
Once you have made yourself familiar with the instructions and advice, the functioning and handling of your device, you are finally in a position to start work. Observing the manufac- turer‘s instructions and advice will maximise your safety while working with the device.
Preparing for use
CAUTION! Make sure that the device is switched off before you connect it to the mains supply.
Note: Always switch on the delta sander before bringing it into contact with the workpiece material.
When 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. Ensure that there is adequate ventilation when working on plastic, paint, varnish etc.
Do not soak the materials or the surface you are about to work on with liquids containing solvents.
Switching on the device: Move the ON / OFF switch setting “I”.
Switching off the device: Move the ON / OFF switch setting “0”.
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Do not abrade moistened materials or damp surfaces.
Avoid sanding paints containing lead or other substances hazardous to health.
Selecting the oscillation speed:
You can preselect the oscillation speed you require using the oscillation speed setting wheel 2 . You can also change the speed whilst you are working.
GB/IE 9
