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the trigger then immediately releasing itlocation and know how to shut off the tool in
without pressing the "Lock-ON" button.emergency situations. Always follow
directions included with the accessory. Use
Keep the cord to the side away fromsanding fence, stop or guide when sanding
pulleys. The cord can be dragged into belt
housing and become entangled with theshort or small workpieces.
pulleys.Some dust created by
power sanding, sawing,!WARNING
Clamp or secure workpiece whengrinding, drilling, and other construction
sanding. Clamping the workpiece prevents
it from being ejected from under the sanderactivities contains chemicals known to
and leaves both hands to control the tool.cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Some examples of
Clamp or secure sander if it is invertedthese chemicals are:
and bench mounted for use as a table
Y Lead from lead-based paints,
sander. Always use edge stop or guide
when sanding short or small workpieces.Y Crystalline silica from bricks and cement
Fingers or clothing can be dragged intoand other masonry products, and
pulley and housing area.Y Arsenic and chromium from chemically-
Portable belt sanders are not intended to betreated lumber.
permanently mounted as a bench or tableYour risk from these exposures varies,
sander. There are accessories availabledepending on how often you do this type of
which can convert certain portable beltwork. To reduce your exposure to these
sanders for occasional stationary use. If suchchemicals: work in a well ventilated area,
accessories are used always clamp or secureand work with approved safety equipment,
sander when inverted and bench mountedsuch as those dust masks that are specially
for use as a table sander. Be aware of switchdesigned to filter out microscopic particles.
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