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Sanding of lead‑based paint, chemically pressure
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treated lumber or other materials that may contain
carcinogens is not recommended. Sanding of these
materials should only be performed by a professional.
ALWAYS disconnect tool from the power source
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before changing abrasive belts. Such preventive
safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power
tool accidentally.
ALWAYS maintain a firm grip with both hands on the
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belt sander handles to prevent loss of control.
ALWAYS keep fingers away from the moving belt
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and areas where the belt enters the housing to avoid
severe abrasion.
Do not operate belt sander without all guards and
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covers securely in place.
To avoid injury, do not use this tool in a stand that
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would invert it for use as a stationary belt sander. This
tool is not made for that application.
Specific Safety Warnings and
Instructions: Sanders
Sanding Lead Based Paint
Sanding of lead based paint is NOT RECOMMENDED due
to the difficulty of controlling the contaminated dust.
The greatest danger of lead poisoning is to children and
pregnant women.
Since it is difficult to identify whether or not a paint contains
lead without a chemical analysis, we recommend the
following precautions when sanding any paint:
Personal Safety
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No children or pregnant women should enter the work
area where the paint sanding is being done until all clean
up is completed.
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A dust mask or respirator should be worn by all persons
entering the work area. The filter should be replaced daily
or whenever the wearer has difficulty breathing.
nOTE: Only those dust masks suitable for working with lead
paint dust and fumes should be used. Ordinary painting
masks do not offer this protection. See your local hardware
dealer for the proper (NIOSH approved) mask.
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NO EATING, DRINKING or SMOKING should be done in
the work area to prevent ingesting contaminated paint
particles. Workers should wash and clean up BEFORE
eating, drinking or smoking. Articles of food, drink, or
smoking should not be left in the work area where dust
would settle on them.
Environmental Safety
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Paint should be removed in such a manner as to
minimize the amount of dust generated.
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Areas where paint removal is occurring should be sealed
with plastic sheeting of 4 mils thickness.
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Sanding should be done in a manner to reduce tracking
of paint dust outside the work area.
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Cleaning and Disposal
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All surfaces in the work area should be vacuumed
and thoroughly cleaned daily for the duration of
the sanding project. Vacuum filter bags should be
changed frequently.
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Plastic drop cloths should be gathered up and disposed
of along with any dust chips or other removal debris
They should be placed in sealed refuse receptacles and
disposed of through regular trash pick‑up procedures
During clean up, children and pregnant women should
be kept away from the immediate work area.
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All toys, washable furniture and utensils used by children
should be washed thoroughly before being used again.
Additional Safety Information
WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of
it. Damage or personal injury could result.
WARNING: ALWAYS use safety glasses. Everyday
eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses. Also use face or dust
mask if operation is dusty. ALWAYS WEAR CERTIFIED
SAFETY EQUIPMENT:
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ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3),
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ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing protection,
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NIOSH/OSHA/MSHA respiratory protection.
WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding,
sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction
activities contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Some examples of these
chemicals are:
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lead from lead‑based paints,
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crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other
masonry products, and
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arsenic and chromium from
chemically‑treated lumber.
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.
Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas
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with soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your
mouth, eyes, or lie on the skin may promote absorption
of harmful chemicals. Direct particles away from face
and body.
WARNING: Always wear proper personal hearing
protection that conforms to ANSI S12.6 (S3.19)
during use. Under some conditions and duration
of use, noise from this product may contribute to
hearing loss.
Use the appropriate dust extractor vacuum to remove
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the vast majority of static and airborne dust. Failure
to remove static and airborne dust could contaminate the
working environment or pose an increased health risk to
the operator and those in close proximity.
Use clamps or other practical ways to secure and
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support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding
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