Haussmann MT250 Manual page 21

SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
Safety Rules for Oscillating Tools
Hold power tools by insulated gripping
surfaces when performing an operation
where the cutting tools may contact hidden
wiring. Contact with a"live"wire will make
exposed metal parts of the tool"live"and
shock the operator. Do not drill, fasten or break
into existing walls or other blind areas where
electrical wiring may exist. If this situation is
unavoidable, disconnect all fuses or circuit
breakers feeding this worksite
Use a metal detector to determine if
there are gas or water pipes hidden in the
work area or call local utility company for
assistance before beginning the operation.
Striking or cutting into a gas line will result in
explosion.Water entering an electrical device
may cause electrocution.
Always hold the tool firmly with both
hands for maximum control. Keep proper
footing and balance at all times. This enables
better control of the power tool in unexpected
situations.
Keep hands away from cutting area. Do
n ot reach under the material being cut.The
proximity of the blade to your hand is hidden
from your sight.
Do not use dull or damaged blades. Bent
blade can break easily or cause kickback.
Exercise extreme caution when changing
cutting accessories. The accessories are very
sharp.
Wear protective gloves when changing
cutting accessories. Accessories become hot
after prolonged use.
Use thick cushioned gloves and limit the
exposure time by taking frequent rest
periods. Vibration caused by the tool may be
harmful to the hands and arms.
Before scraping, check workpiece for nails.
If there are nails, either remove them or set
them well below intended finished surface.
Striking a nail with accessory edge could cause
the tool to jump.
Do not wet sand with this tool.Liquids
entering the motor housing are an electrical
shock hazard.
Never work in area which is soaked with a
liquid, such as solvent or water, or dampened
such as newly applied wallpaper.There is an
electrical shock hazard when working in such
conditions with a power tool and heating of
the liquid caused by scraping action may cause
harmful vapors to be emitted from workpiece.
Always wear eye protection and a dust mask
for dusty applications and when sanding
overhead. Sanding particles can be absorbed
by your eyes and inhaled easily and may cause
health complications.
Use special precautions when sanding
chemically pressure treated lumber, paint
that may be lead based, or any other
materials that may contain carcinogens. A
suitable breathing respirator and protective
clothing must be worn by all persons entering
the work area.Work area should be sealed by
plastic sheeting and persons not protected
should be kept out until work area is thoroughly
cleaned.
Do not use sandpaper intended for larger
sanding pads. Larger sandpaper will extend
beyond the sanding pad causing snagging,
tearing of the paper or kick-back. Extra paper
extending beyond the sanding pad can also
cause serious lacerations.
WARNING! Some dust created by power
sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities contains chemicals
known 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
lumber.
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