Bosch GEX33-5 Operating/Safety Instructions Manual page 4

Safety Rules for Random Orbital Sanders
a. Hold power tool by insulated gripping
surfaces, when performing an operation
where the sanding disk may contact its
own cord. Sanding disk contacting a "live"
wire may make exposed metal parts of the
power tool "live" and could give the
operator an electric shock.
b. Unplug the sander before changing
accessories. Accidental start-ups may
occur if sander is plugged in while
changing an accessory.
c. If your tool is equipped with a dust bag,
empty it frequently
completion of sanding. Be extremely
careful of dust disposal, materials in fine
particle form may be explosive. Do not
throw sanding dust on an open fire.
Spontaneous combustion may, in time,
result from mixture of oil or water with
dust particles.
d. 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
complications.
e. 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.
and
may cause health
f. Do not wet sand with this sander.
Liquids entering the motor housing is an
electrical shock hazard.
g. Do not use PSA pad on random orbit
sanders
12,000/min. Exceeding the maximum
operating speed of pad may cause pad to
rupture or fly apart during use striking
user or bystanders.
h. Do not use sandpaper intended for
larger sanding pads. Larger sandpaper
will extend beyond the sanding pad
after causing snagging, tearing of the paper or
kick-back. Extra paper extending beyond
the sanding pad can also cause serious
lacerations.
i. Be aware of the location and setting of
the Switch "Lock-ON" Button. If the
switch is locked "ON", be ready for
emergency situations to switch it "OFF",
by first pulling the trigger then
immediately releasing it without pressing
the "Lock-ON" button.
j. Clamp or secure workpiece when
sanding. Clamping the workpiece
prevents it from being ejected from
under the sander and leaves both hands
to control the tool.
k. Keep the cord away from the spinning
pad and sandpaper. The cord can
become entangled with the pad.
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whose speed exceeds