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Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemi-
cals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals
are:
•
Lead from lead-based paints
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Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products
•
Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these
chemicals: work in a well-ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment, such as dust masks that are specifically
designed to filter out microscopic particles.
PRECAUTIONS TO TAKE WHEN SANDING METALS
When sanding metals, sparks or hot fragments could cause a
fire. To reduce the risk of this:
1.
Disconnect any dust collecting hose from the sander.
2.
Remove all traces of wood dust from inside the unit
before sanding metals.
3.
Remove all traces of metal dust from inside the unit
before sanding wood again.
PRECAUTIONS TO TAKE WHEN SANDING PAINT
Sanding of lead based paint is not recommended. It is difficult to
control the contaminated dust that could cause lead poisoning.
It is also difficult to identify whether or not a paint contains
lead. Therefore, we recommend the following precautions when
sanding all paints:
1.
Protect your lungs. Wear a dust mask or respirator at
all times. Wear ONLY dust masks that are suitable for
working in lead paint sanding environments. Ordinary
painting masks do not offer this protection.
2.
DO NOT allow children or pregnant women to enter the
work area until paint sanding job is complete and work
area is clean.
3.
To prevent ingesting contaminated paint particles: DO
NOT eat, drink, or smoke in a work area where paint is
being sanded. After sanding paint, wash and clean up
before eating, drinking or smoking. DO NOT leave food,
drinks, or tobacco products in the work area where dust
can settle on them.
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING:
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Refer to them often and use them to instruct others.
If tool is loaned to someone, also loan them these instructions.
4.
Protect the environment when sanding paint. Use a dust
collection system if possible. Seal the work area with
plastic if necessary. DO NOT track paint dust outside the
work area.
5.
Thoroughly clean the work area upon completion of paint
sanding project. If project lasts for an extended period
of time, clean work area often. Items such as sanding
dust, vacuum filter bags, plastic drop cloths, etc. should
be placed in a sealed container and disposed of properly.
Clean all items exposed to sanding dust.
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