Metabo BFE 9-90 Original Instructions Manual page 9

Operating Instructions
1 Declaration of Conformity
We, being solely responsible, hereby declare that
this product conforms to the standards and direc-
tives specified on page 3.
2 Specified Use
The band file is used for dry sanding, deburring
and polishing metals, wood, materials similar to
wood, plastics and construction materials.
The user bears sole responsibility for any damage
caused by improper use.
Generally accepted accident prevention regula-
tions and the enclosed safety information must be
observed.
3 General Safety Instructions
WARNING – Reading the operating
instructions will reduce the risk of injury.
WARNING Read all safety warnings and
instructions. Failure to follow all safety warn-
ings and instructions may result in electric shock,
fire and/or serious injury.
Keep all safety instructions and information for
future reference.
Before using the power tool, carefully read through
and familiarise yourself with all the enclosed safety
information and the Operating Instructions. Keep
all enclosed documentation for future reference,
and pass on your power tool only together with this
documentation.
4 Special Safety Instructions
For your own protection and for the
protection of your power tool, pay
attention to all parts of the text that are
marked with this symbol!
Hold the power tool by the insulated gripping
surfaces because the abrasive belt may
contact its own cord. Damage to a "live" wire
may energise metal parts of the power tool and
cause an electric shock.
Flying sparks are created when sanding metal.
Ensure that no persons are in danger. Due to the
risk of fire, all combustible materials must be
removed from the work area (area affected by
flying sparks).
During machining, of metals in
particular, conductive dust can
form deposits inside the machine. This can lead to
the transfer of electrical energy onto the machine
housing. This can mean a temporary danger of
electric shocks. This is why it is necessary when
the machine is running to blow compressed air
through the rear ventilation slots of the machine
regularly, frequently and thoroughly. Here, the
machine must be held firmly.
We recommend using a stationary extractor
system and connecting a residual current circuit-
breaker (FI) upstream. When the machine is shut
down via the FI circuit-breaker, it must be checked
and cleaned. See chapter 9 Cleaning for more
information on cleaning the motor.
Dust from material such as paint containing lead,
some wood species, minerals and metal may be
harmful. Contact with or inhalation of the dust may
cause allergic reactions and/or respiratory
diseases to the operator or bystanders.
Certain kinds of dust are classified as carcinogenic
such as oak and beech dust especially in conjunc-
tion with additives for wood conditioning (chro-
mate, wood preservative). Material containing
asbestos must only be treated by specialists.
- Where the use of a dust extraction device is
possible it shall be used.
- The work place must be well ventilated.
- The use of a dust mask of filter class P2 is
recommended.
Follow national requirements for the materials you
want to work with.
Materials that generate dusts or vapours that may
be harmful to health must not be processed.
Wear ear protectors. Exposure to noise can cause
hearing loss.
Wear protective gloves.
Always wear protective goggles.
Secure the workpiece against slipping, e.g. with
the help of clamping devices.
Always guide the machine with both hands on the
handles provided. Loss of control can cause
personal injury.
Never place your hand near rotating parts of the
device or near the rotating sanding belt.
Remove sanding dust and similar material only
when the machine is not in operation.
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