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is locked "ON", be ready for emergencyfor use as a table sander. Be aware of switch
situations to switch it "OFF", by first pullinglocation and know how to shut off the tool in
the trigger then immediately releasing itemergency situations. Always follow
without pressing the "Lock-ON" button.directions included with the accessory. Use
sanding fence, stop or guide when sanding
Keep the cord to the side away fromshort or small workpieces.
pulleys. The cord can be dragged into belt
housing and become entangled with theSome dust created by!WARNING
pulleys.power sanding, sawing,
Clamp or secure workpiece whengrinding, drilling, and other construction
sanding. Clamping the workpiece preventsactivities contains chemicals known to
it from being ejected from under the sandercause cancer, birth defects or other
and leaves both hands to control the tool.reproductive harm. Some examples of
these chemicals are:
Clamp or secure sander if it is invertedY Lead from lead-based paints,
and bench mounted for use as a table
sander. Always use edge stop or guideY Crystalline silica from bricks and cement
when sanding short or small workpieces.and other masonry products, and
Fingers or clothing can be dragged intoY Arsenic and chromium from chemically-
pulley and housing area.treated lumber.
Portable belt sanders are not intended to be
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
designed to filter out microscopic particles.
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