Safety Instructions; General Safety Rules - HOS ORBOT MICRO Instruction Manual

Dual head orbital polisher

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This instruction manual is furnished with each Orbot Micro. The entire manual should be read carefully before using the Orbot Micro

and retained for future reference.

This instruction manual is furnished with each Cyclo

before using the Cyclo Dual Head Orbital Polisher and retained for future reference.

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

WARNING: Read all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. The term "power tool" in

WARNING:

Read all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. The term "power tool" in all

all the warnings listed below refers to your Orbot Micro.

the warnings listed below refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery–operated (cordless) power tool.

Read and understand tool manual before work

starts to reduce risk of injury to operator, visitors,

Eye protection must be worn at all times. Eye

protection to conform to ANSI Z87.1.

Respiratory protection to be used when exposed to

contaminants that exceed the applicable threshold

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Work Area

a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and dark areas invite accidents.

Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and dark areas invite accidents.

b) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gasses or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the

Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gasses or dust. Power tools create

dust or fumes.

sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.

c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

Electrical Safety

d) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and

Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power

matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.

tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.

e) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is

Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of

earthed or grounded.

electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.

f) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.

Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.

Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or

g) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or

moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.

entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.

When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the

h) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.

risk of electric shock.

i) Guard against electrical shock. It is recommended to use this tool on a GFI (Ground Fault Interrupter) or RCD (Residual Current Device) protected circuit with a rated

Guard against electrical shock. It is recommended to use this tool on a GFI (Ground Fault Interrupter) or RCD (Residual Current Device)

residual current of 30 mA or less.

protected circuit with a rated residual current of 30 mA or less.

Personal Safety

j) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of

Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired

drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.

or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal

k) Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Safety equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate

injury.

conditions will reduce personal injuries.

Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Safety equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing

l) Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before plugging in. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in power tools

protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.

that have the switch on invites accidents.

Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before plugging in. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or

m) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.

plugging in power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.

n) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.

m) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may

result in personal injury.

o) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught

Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.

in moving parts.

Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes,

p) If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of these devices can

jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

reduce dust-related hazards.

If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used.

Power Tool Use and Care

Use of these devices can reduce dust-related hazards.

q) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was

Power Tool Use and Care

designed.

Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the

r) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

rate for which it was designed.

s) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power

Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and

tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.

must be repaired.

t) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children, and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power

Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing

tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.

u) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool's operation. If

Store idle power tools out of the reach of children, and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to

damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.

operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the

v) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.

power tool's operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.

Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.

Model 5, 5-Pro, 5C & 6CE Electric Dual Head Orbital Polisher. The entire manual should be read carefully