Operator Safety Instructions - Clarke American Sanders EZ-8 CE Operator's Manual

OPERATOR SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

DANGER means:
WARNING means:
CAUTION means:
DANGER: Failure to read the Operator's Manual before operating or servicing this sanding equip-
ment could result in injury to the operator or to bystanders and could cause damage to
the equipment. Read and observe all safety statements found in this manual and on the
sanding equipment. Make sure all labels, decals, warnings, cautions and instructions are
fastened to the equipment. Replace any that are damaged or missing. You must have
training in the operation of this equipment before using it. If the operator is unable to
read this manual, have it explained fully before they attempt to use this equipment.
DANGER: Sanding/fi nishing wood fl oors can create an environment that can be explosive. The fol-
lowing safety procedures must be adhered to:
• Cigarette lighters, pilot lights and any other source of ignition can create an explosion
when active during a sanding session. All sources of ignition should be extinguished
or removed entirely if possible from the work area.
• Work areas that are poorly ventilated can create an explosive environment when
certain combustible materials are in the atmosphere, i.e., solvents, thinners, alcohol,
fuels, certain fi nishes, wood dust and other combustible materials. Floor sanding
equipment can cause fl ammable material and vapors to burn. Read the manufactur-
er's label on all chemicals used to determine combustibility.
ventilated.
• Spontaneous combustion or an explosion can occur when working with sanding dust.
The sanding dust can self-ignite and cause injury or damage. Sanding dust should
be disposed of properly. Always empty the sanding dust into a metal container that is
located outside of any building(s).
• Remove the contents of the dust bag when the bag is 1/3 full. Remove the contents of
the dust bag each time you fi nish using the equipment. Never leave a dust bag unat-
tended with sanding dust in it.
• Do not empty the contents of the dust bag into a fi re.
• Hitting a nail while sanding can cause sparks and create an explosion or fi re. Always
use a hammer and punch to countersink all nails before sanding fl oors.
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American Sanders Operator's Manual (EN) - EZ-8 Sander (CE)
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Severe bodily injury or death can occur to you or other personnel if the
DANGER statements found on this machine or in this Operator's Manual are
ignored or are not adhered to. Read and observe all DANGER statements
found in this Operator's Manual and on your machine.
Injury can occur to you or to other personnel if the WARNING statements
found on your machine or in this Operator's Manual are ignored or are not
adhered to. Read and observe all WARNING statements found in this
Operator's Manual and on your machine.
Damage can occur to the machine or to other property if the CAUTION state-
ments found on your machine or in this Operator's Manual are ignored or are
not adhered to. Read and observe all CAUTION statements found in this
Operator's Manual and on your machine.
ENGLISH
EN
Keep the work area well
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