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Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly main-
tained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less
likely to bind and are easier to control.
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Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc.,
in accordance with these instructions, taking into
account the working conditions and the work to be
performed. Use of the power tool for operations dif-
ferent from those intended could result in a hazardous
situation.
5. SERVICE
Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person
using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure
that the safety of the power tool is maintained. Contact:
BN Products-USA • (800) 992-3833 • mail@bnproducts.
com • www.bnproducts.com
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR SANDERS
1) SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL OPERATIONS
a) This power tool is intended to function as a sander.
Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and
specifications provided with this power tool. Failure to
follow all instructions listed below may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious injury.
b) This power tool is not recommended for grinding, wire
brushing or cutting off operations.Operations for which
the power tool was not designed may create a hazard and
cause personal injury.
c) Do not use accessories which are not specifically
designed and recommended by BN Products-USA. Just
because the accessory can be attached to your power tool,
it does not assure safe operation.
d) The rated speed of the accessory must be at least equal
to the maximum speed marked on the power tool. Acces-
sories running faster than their rated speed can fly apart.
e) The outside diameter and the thickness of your acces-
sory must be within the capacity rating of your power tool.
Incorrectly sized accessories cannot be adequately guard-
ed or controlled.
f) The arbour size of wheels, flanges, backing pads or any
other accessory must properly fit the spindle of the power
tool. Accessories with arbour holes that do not match the
mounting hardware of the power tool will run out of bal-
ance, vibrate excessively and may cause loss of control.
g) Do not use a damaged accessory. Before each use
inspect the accessory such as abrasive wheels for chips
and cracks, backing pads for cracks, tear or excess wear,
wire brushes for loose or cracked wires. If the power tool
or accessory is dropped, inspect for damage or install an
undamaged accessory. After inspecting and installing an
accessory, position yourself and bystanders away from the
plane of the rotating accessory and run the power tool at
maximum no load speed for one minute. Damaged acces-
sories will normally break apart during this test time.
h) Wear personal protective equipment. Depending on ap-
plication, use face shield, safety goggles or safety glasses.
As appropriate, wear dust mask, hearing protectors, gloves
and shop apron capable of stopping small abrasive or
workpiece fragments. The eye protection must be capable
of stopping flying debris generated by various operations.
The dust mask or respirator must be capable of filtrating
particles generated by your operation. Prolonged exposure
to high intensity noise may cause hearing loss.
i) Keep bystanders a safe distance away from work area.
Anyone entering the work area must wear personal protec-
tive equipment. Fragments of the workpiece or of a broken
accessory may fly away and cause injury beyond the im-
mediate area of operation.
j) Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only,
when performing an operation where the sander may con-
tact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contacting a "live" wire
may make exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" and
could give the operator an electric shock.
k) Position the cord clear of the spinning accessory. If you
lose control, the cord may be cut or snagged and your
hand or arm may be pulled into the spinning accessory.
l ) Never lay the power tool down until the accessory has
come to a complete stop. The spinning accessory may grab
the surface and pull the power tool out of your control.
m) Do not run the power tool while carrying it at your
side. Accidental contact with the spinning accessory could
snag your clothing, pulling the accessory into your body.
n) Regularly clean the power tool's air vents. The motor's
fan will draw the dust inside the housing and excessive ac-
cumulation of powdersl may cause electrical hazards.
o) Do not operate the power tool near flammable materi-
als. Sparks could ignite these materials.
p) Do not use accessories that require liquid coolants. Us-
ing water or other liquid coolants may result in electrocu-
tion or shock.
2) KICKBACK AND RELATED WARNINGS
• Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or snagged
rotating wheel, backing pad, brush or any other ac-
cessory.Pinching or snagging causes rapid stalling
of therotating accessory which in turn causes the
uncontrolled power tool to be forced in the direction
opposite of the accessory's rotation at the point of the
binding.
• For example, if an sanding disk is snagged or pinched
by the workpiece, the edge of the wheel that is enter-
ing into the pinch point can dig into the surface of the
material causing the wheel to climb out or kick out.
The wheel may either jump toward or away from the
operator, depending on the direction of the wheel's
movement at the point of pinching.
• Kickback is the result of power tool misuse and/or in-
correct operating procedures or conditions and can be
avoided by taking proper precautions as given below.
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