DeWalt D26480 Instructions Manual page 26

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stationary belt sander. This tool is not made
for that application.
WARNING: We recommend the use of
a residual current device with a residual
current rating of 30mA or less.
Additional Safety Rules For Paint
Removal
1. Sanding of lead based paint is NOT
RECOMMENDED due to the difficulty of
controlling the contaminated dust. The
greatest danger of lead poisoning is to
children and pregnant women.
2. Since it is difficult to identify whether or not
a paint contains lead without a chemical
analysis, we recommend the following
precautions when sanding any paint:
PERSONAL SAFETY
1. No children or pregnant women should enter
the work area where the paint sanding is
being done until all clean up is completed.
2. A dust mask or respirator should be worn
by all persons entering the work area. The
filter should be replaced daily or whenever
the wearer has difficulty breathing. See your
local hardware store for the proper NIOSH
approved dust mask.
3. NO EATING, DRINKING or SMOKING should
be done in the work area to prevent ingesting
contaminated paint particles. Workers should
wash and clean up BEFORE eating, drinking
or smoking. Articles of food, drink or smoking
should not be left in the work area where dust
would settle on them.
ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
1. Paint should be removed in such a manner as
to minimise the amount of dust generated.
2. Areas where paint removal is occurring
should be sealed with plastic sheeting of 4 mil
(0.10 mm) thickness.
3. Sanding should be done in a manner to
reduce tracking of paint dust outside the work
area.
CLEANING AND DISPOSAL
1. All surfaces in the work area should be
vacuumed and thoroughly cleaned daily for
the duration of the sanding project. Vacuum
filter bags should be changed frequently.
2. Plastic drop cloths should be gathered up
and disposed of along with any dust chips or
other removal debris. They should be placed
in sealed refuse receptacles and disposed
of through regular trash pick-up procedures.
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During clean up, children and pregnant
women should be kept away from the
immediate work area.
3. All toys, washable furniture and utensils used
by children should be washed thoroughly
before being used again.
Residual Risks
In spite of the application of the relevant safety
regulations and the implementation of safety
devices, certain residual risks cannot be avoided.
These are:
– Impairment of hearing.
– Risk of personal injury due to flying particles.
– Risk of burns due to accessories becoming hot
during operation.
– Risk of personal injury due to prolonged use.
Markings on Tool
The following pictograms are shown on the tool:
Read instruction manual before use.
DATE CODE POSITION (FIG. 1)
The Date Code (N), which also includes the year of
manufacture, is printed into the housing.
Example:
2015 XX XX
Year of Manufacture
Package Contents
The package contains:
1 Belt sander
1 Front handle
5 Sanding belts
1 Vacuum adaptor
1 Instruction manual
• Check for damage to the tool, parts or
accessories which may have occurred
during transport.
• Take the time to thoroughly read and
understand this manual prior to operation.
Description (Fig. 1)
WARNING: Never modify the power
tool or any part of it. Damage or personal
injury could result.
A. On/off switch
B. Front handle