Safety Notes - Westfalia 81 80 48 Instruction Manual

To avoid malfunction, damage, and physical injury please follow
the included General Safety Notes and the following safety
notes:
 Make sure the voltage corresponds to the type label on the
machine.
 Persons with limited physical, sensorial or mental abilities are
not allowed to use the machine, unless they are supervised
and briefed for their safety by a qualified person.
 Secure the workpieces to avoid slipping.
 The unit is designed for operation in altitudes of up to 2000 m
above sea level.
 Never lay down the sander before the moving parts have
come to complete stop.
 Always attach the dust collection box or a vacuum cleaner to
the dust extraction flange while working with the sander. Make
sure that the integrated dust extraction system is functioning.
 Attention: The sander is not designed for wet sanding.
 Do not immerse the machine in liquids.
 Make sure the sanding paper is correctly in place before
switching on.
 Avoid moving parts while working. There is danger of injury!
 Never sand materials containing asbestos.
 Please note that poisonous dust may be formed e. g.
when sanding paint, which contains lead, while pro-
cessing some kinds of wood or metal. The dust form-
ing during operation may be hazardous to your health,
combustible or explosive. Wear safety goggles, dust
protection and ear protection.
 In the case of a malfunction please do not attempt to
repair the machine yourself. Contact the Westfalia customer
support department or have it repaired by a professional.

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