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or against your body is unstable and mayoperation. If damaged, have the tool
lead to loss of control.serviced before using. Many accidents are
caused by poorly maintained tools. Develop
Do not force tool. Use the correct tool fora periodic maintenance schedule for your
your application. The correct tool will dotool.
the job better and safer at the rate for which
it is designed.Use only accessories that are
Do not use tool if switch does not turn itrecommended by the manufacturer for
your model. Accessories that may be
OON� or OOFF�. Any tool that cannot besuitable for one tool, may become hazardous
controlled with the switch is dangerous andwhen used on another tool.
must be repaired.
Disconnect the plug from the powerService
source before making any adjustments,Tool service must be performed only by
changing accessories, or storing the tool.qualified repair personnel. Service or
Such preventive safety measures reduce themaintenance performed by unqualified
risk of starting the tool accidentally.Storepersonnel could result in a risk of injury. For
idle tools out of reach of children andexample: internal wires may be misplaced or
other untrained persons. Tools arepinched, safety guard return springs may be
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.improperly mounted.
Maintain tools with care. Keep cuttingWhen servicing a tool, use only identical
tools sharp and clean. Properly maintainedreplacement parts. Follow instructions in
tools, with sharp cutting edges are less likelythe Maintenance section of this manual.
to bind and are easier to control. AnyUse of unauthorized parts or failure to follow
alteration or modification is a misuse andMaintenance Instructions may create a risk
may result in a dangerous condition.of electric shock or injury. Certain cleaning
agents such as gasoline, carbon
Check for misalignment or binding oftetrachloride, ammonia, etc. may damage
moving parts, breakage of parts, and anyplastic parts.
other condition that may affect the tools
Safety Rules for Orbital Sanders
Hold tool by insulated gripping surfacessanding overhead. Sanding particles can
when performing an operation where thebe absorbed by your eyes and inhaled easily
cutting tool may contact hidden wiring orand may cause health complications.
its own cord. Contact with a Olive� wire will
make exposed metal parts of the tool Olive�Do not wet sand with this sander. Liquids
and shock the operator.entering the motor housing are an electrical
shock hazard.
Unplug the sander before changing
accessories. Accidental start-ups mayDo not use PSA pad on random orbit
occur if sander is plugged in while changingsanders whose speed exceeds
an accessory. 12,000/min. Exceeding the maximum
operating speed of pad may cause pad to
If your tool is equipped with a dust bag,rupture or fly apart during use, striking user
empty it frequently and after completionor bystanders.
of sanding. Be extremely careful of dust
disposal, materials in fine particle form mayDo not use sandpaper intended for larger
be explosive. Do not throw sanding dust onsanding pads. Larger sandpaper will extend
an open fire. Spontaneous combustion, maybeyond the sanding pad causing snagging,
tearing of the paper or kick-back. Extra
in time, result from mixture of oil or waterpaper extending beyond the sanding pad
with dust particles.can also cause serious lacerations.
Always wear eye protection and a dust
mask for dusty applications and whenBe aware of the location and setting of
the Switch OLock-ON� Button. If the switch
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