RIDGID EB44241 manual Avoid dangerous environment

Safety Instructions for Oscillating Edge Belt/ Spindle Sander (continued)

Read the following WARNING labels found on the sander:

When Installing Or Moving The Sander

Avoid dangerous environment.

Use the sander in a dry, indoor place protected from rain. Keep work area well lighted.

To reduce the risk of burns or other fire damage, never use the sander near flammable liquids, vapors or gasses.

To reduce the risk of injury or death from electrical shock:

•Ground the sander. This sander has an approved 3-conductor cord and a 3-prong grounding type plug. Use only 3-wire, grounded outlets rated 120 volts, 15 amperes (amps). The green conductor in the cord is the grounding wire. To reduce the risk of electrocution, Never connect the green wire to a live terminal.

•Make sure your fingers do not touch the plug’s metal prongs when plug- ging or unplugging the sander.

•Never use this or any power sander for wet sanding. Doing so could

cause electrocution, serious injury or worse.

To reduce the risk of injury from unexpected sander movement:

•Always unplug the sander before moving it.

•Put the sander on a firm level sur- face where there is plenty of room for handling and properly supporting the workpiece.

•Attach rubber feet.

•Support the sander so it does not rock.

•Bolt the sander to its work surface. Use the fasteners and method shown in “Assembly.” (See page 16.)

•Never stand on tool. Serious injury could occur if the tool tips. Do not store anything above or near the tool where anyone might stand on the tool to reach it.

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