Westfalia 85 46 55 Original Instructions Manual page 10

 Make yourself familiar with your working area and be alert for
possible hazards, which you might not hear due to machine
noise.
 Do not expose the belt and disc sander to moisture and do
not immerse the machine in water or other liquids.
 Note: Consider the slow-down time of the machine after
switching off.
 Never attempt to slow down the sanding belt with your hands
or by using pressure.
 Do not touch the sanding belt immediately after operation; it
may be extremely hot and cause burns. The sanding belt is
sharp-edged.
 Do not put force on the machine.
 Avoid sanding against nails and screws. Inspect the work
piece and remove all nails and screws before sanding.
 First switch off the belt and disc sander before making any
adjustments and when the unit is not in use, after finishing
work and maintenance and then disconnect the power lead
from the mains supply.
 In the event of an electrical or mechanical malfunction,
immediately switch off the sander and do not use it further.
 Do not disassemble the machine and do not try to repair it
yourself. Have the unit repaired by a professional or contact
our customer support service. Always use original replace-
ment parts.
 Keep your work area clean.
 Do not use the belt and disc sander near flammable liquids,
gases or dust. Sparks may ignite the dust or fumes.
 Never use the cable to carry the belt and disc sander. Keep
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