RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
Service
■Tool service must be performed only by quali- fied repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.
■When servicing a tool, use only identical re- placement parts. Follow instructions in Mainte- nance section of this manual. Use of unautho- rized parts or failure to follow Maintenance Instruc- tions may create a risk of electric shock or injury.
Specific Safety Rules for Sanders
■Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the 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.
■Never use this or any power sander for wet sanding or liquid polishing. Failure to comply can result in electrical shock causing serious injury or worse.
■Keep hands away from sanding area.
Additional Rules for Safe Operation
■Know your power tool. Read operator's manual carefully. Learn its applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool.
■Always wear safety glasses. Everyday eyeglasses have only
■Protect your lungs. Wear a face or dust mask if the operation is dusty.
■Protect your hearing. Wear hearing protection during extended periods of operation.
■Don't abuse cord. Never carry tool by cord or yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil and sharp edges.
■Make sure your extension cord is in good con- dition. 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. A wire gage size (A.W.G.) of at least 16 is recommended for an extension cord 100 feet or less in length. A cord exceeding 100 feet is not recommended. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord.
■Inspect tool cords periodically and if damaged, have repaired at your nearest authorized service center. Stay constantly aware of cord location.
■Check damaged parts. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will oper- ate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center.
■Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before sanding.
■Drugs, Alcohol, Medication. Do not operate tool while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or any medication.
■Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who may use this tool. If you loan someone this tool, loan them these instructions also.
WARNING:
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
•lead from
•crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
•arsenic and chromium from
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.
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