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ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR DISC SANDERS & POLISHERS
1.ALWAYS disconnect the cord plug from the power circuit before changing abrasive discs, pile fabric pad or lamb’s wool buff.
2.KEEP machine away from body while it is running.
3.MAKE SURE switch is in the “OFF” position before connecting tool to power circuit.
4.NEVER use the spindle lock pin to stop the spindle from rotating.
5.MAKE SURE that discs, pads, etc., are in good condition, free of cracks or chips and that RATED SPEED EXCEEDS THAT INDICATED ON THE TOOL SPECIFICATION PLATE.
6.DO NOT install a grinding wheel on a sander or polisher. Grinding wheels are hazardous if used without proper guarding.
7.USE PROPER SAFETY EQUIPMENT. Wear safety goggles to protect your eyes and wear a protective mask to minimize breathing in the fine dust created while sanding. NOTE: Some wood contains preservatives which can be toxic. Take extra care to prevent inhalation and skin contact when working with these materials.
8.SANDING OF LEAD
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR PAINT REMOVAL
WARNING: Extreme care should be taken when removing paint. The peelings, residue, and vapors of paint may contain lead, which is poisonous. Exposure to even low levels of lead can cause irreversible brain and nervous system damage; young and unborn children are particularly vulnerable.
Before beginning any paint removal process you should determine whether the paint you are removing contains lead. This can be done by your local health department or by a professional who uses a paint analyzer to check for lead.
Persons removing paint should follow these guidelines:
1.KEEP THE WORK AREA WELL VENTILATED. Open the windows and put an exhaust fan in one of them. Be sure the fan is moving air from inside to outside.
2.REMOVE OR COVER any carpets, rugs, furniture, clothing, cooking utensils and air ducts.
3.PLACE DROP CLOTHS in the work area to catch any paint chips or peelings. Wear protective clothing such as extra work shirts, overalls and hats.
4.WORK IN ONE ROOM AT A TIME. Furnishings should be removed or placed in the center of the room and covered. Work areas should be sealed off from the rest of the dwelling by sealing doorways with drop cloths.
5.CHILDREN, PREGNANT OR POTENTIALLY PREGNANT women and nursing mothers should not be present in the work area until the work is done and all cleanup is complete.
6.WEAR A DUST RESPIRATOR or a dual filter (dust and fume) respirator mask which has been approved by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the National Institute of Safety and Health (NIOSH), or
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