Tool Use and Careother condition that may affect the tools
Use clamps or other practical way tooperation. If damaged, have the tool
serviced before using. Many accidents are
secure and support the workpiece to a
stable platform. Holding the work by handcaused by poorly maintained tools. Develop
or against your body is unstable and maya periodic maintenance schedule for your
lead to loss of control.tool.
Do not force tool. Use the correct tool forUse only accessories that are
recommended by the manufacturer for
your application. The correct tool will do
the job better and safer at the rate for whichyour model. Accessories that may be
it is designed.suitable for one tool, may become hazardous
when used on another tool.
Do not use tool if switch does not turn it
OON� or OOFF�. Any tool that cannot beService
controlled with the switch is dangerous andTool service must be performed only by
must be repaired.qualified repair personnel. Service or
Disconnect the plug from the powermaintenance performed by unqualified
source before making any adjustments,personnel could result in a risk of injury. For
changing accessories, or storing the tool.example: internal wires may be misplaced or
Such preventive safety measures reduce thepinched, safety guard return springs may be
risk of starting the tool accidentally. Storeimproperly mounted.
idle tools out of reach of children and
When servicing a tool, use only identical
other untrained persons. Tools arereplacement parts. Follow instructions in
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
the Maintenance section of this manual.
Maintain tools with care. Keep cuttingUse of unauthorized parts or failure to follow
tools sharp and clean. Properly maintainedMaintenance Instructions may create a risk
tools, with sharp cutting edges are less likelyof electric shock or injury. Certain cleaning
to bind and are easier to control. Anyagents such as gasoline, carbon
alteration or modification is a misuse andtetrachloride, ammonia, etc. may damage
may result in a dangerous condition.plastic parts.
Check for misalignment or binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts, and any
Safety Rules for Orbital Sanders
Unplug the sander before changingsanding overhead. Sanding particles can
accessories. Accidental start-ups maybe absorbed by your eyes and inhaled easily
occur if sander is plugged in while changingand may cause health complications.
an accessory. Use special precautions when sanding
If your tool is equipped with a dust bag,chemically pressure treated lumber, paint
dust canister, or a vacuum hose dustthat may be lead based, or any other
port, empty the dust container frequentlymaterials that may contain carcinogens. A
and after completion of sanding. Besuitable breathing respirator and protective
clothing must be worn by all persons entering
extremely careful of dust disposal, materials
in fine particle form may be explosive. Dothe work area. Work area should be sealed by
plastic sheeting and persons not protected
not throw sanding dust on an open fire.should be kept out until work area is thoroughly
Spontaneous combustion, may in time,
cleaned.
result from mixture of oil or water with dust
particles.Do not wet sand with this sander. Liquids
entering the motor housing is an electrical
Always wear eye protection and a dust
shock hazard.
mask for dusty applications and when
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