Safety Rules - PowerTec BD4800 Owner's Manual

WARNING
For your own safety, read and understand all warnings
and operating instructions before using any tool or
equipment.
WARNING
Your Powertec belt/disc sander is designed and
engineered to sand wood or wood products. Sanding of
steel or other ferrous materials is a fire hazard and could
damage your sander.
WARNING
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding,
drilling and other construction activities contains chemi-
cals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
Some examples of these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints.
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other
masonry products.
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lum-
ber.
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. Always wear OSHA/
NIOSH approved, properly fitting face mask or respirator
when using such tools.
WARNING
Always follow proper operating procedures as defined
in this manual even if you are familiar with use of this or
similar tools. Remember that being careless for even a
fraction of a second can result in severe personal injury.
WORK PREPARATION
• Wear proper apparel. Do not wear loose clothing gloves,
neckties, rings, bracelets or other jewelry which may get
caught in moving parts of the tool.
• Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
• Wear safety shoes with non-slip soles.
• Wear safety glasses complying with United States ANSI
Z87.1. Everyday glasses have only impact resistant
lenses. They are NOT safety glasses.
• Wear face mask or dust mask if operation is dusty.
• Be alert and think clearly. Never operate power tools
when tired, intoxicated or when taking medications that
cause drowsiness.
WORK AREA PREPARATION
• Keep work area clean. Cluttered work areas invite ac-
cidents.
• Do not use power tools in dangerous environments. Do
not use power tools in damp or wet locations. Do not
expose power tools to rain.
• Work area should be properly lit.

SAFETY RULES

• Proper electrical receptacle should be available for tool.
Three-prong plug should be plugged directly into prop-
erly grounded, three-prong receptacle.
• Extension cords should have a grounding prong and the
three wires of the extension cord should be of the cor-
rect gauge.
• Keep visitors at a safe distance from work area.
• Keep children out of the work area. Ensure your work
shop is child-proof. Use padlocks, master switches or
remove switch keys to prevent any unintentional use o
power tools.
TOOL MAINTENANCE
• Always unplug tool prior to inspection.
• Consult manual for specific maintaining and adjusting
procedures.
• Keep tool lubricated and clean for a safe operation.
• Remove adjusting tools. Form habit of checking to
see adjusting tools or accessories are removed before
switching tool on.
• Keep all parts in working order. Check to determine that
guard or other parts will operate properly and perform
their intended function.
• Check for damaged parts. Check for alignment of mov-
ing parts, binding, breakage, mounting and any other
condition that may affect tool's operation.
• A guard or any other part that is damaged should be
properly repaired or replaced. Do not perform makeshift
repairs.
TOOL OPERATION
• Use the right tool for your job. Do not force your
tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not
designed.
• Disconnect tool when changing sanding sheets/belts.
• Avoid accidental start-up. Make sure that the tool is in
the "OFF" position before plugging in.
• Do not force tool. It will work most efficiently at the rate
for which it was designed. Keep hands away from mov-
ing parts and sanding surfaces.
• Never leave tool running unattended. Turn the power off
and do not leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance.
• Never stand on tool. Serious injury could occur if tool is
tipped or if sanding surface is unintentionally contacted.
• Know your tool. Learn the tool's operation, application
and specific limitations before using it.
• Use recommended accessories. Use of improper acces-
sories may cause risk of injury to persons.
• Handle workpiece correctly. Protect hands from possible
injury.
• Turn tool off if it jams. The motor may jam if too much
pressure is applied on the sanding surface.
• Support workpiece with mitre gauge, belt platen or work-
table.
• Maintain 1/16" (1.5 mm) maximum clearance between
table and sanding belt or disc.
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