Flex FX3411 Operator's Manual page 5

SAFETY WARNINGS FOR RANDOM ORBIT SANDER
Harmful/toxic dusts will arise from sanding
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e.g. lead painted surfaces, woods and
metals. Contact with or inhalation of these
dusts can endanger the health of operator and
bystanders. Always use eye glasses and dust
mask.
Hearing protection should be worn when
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using the sander.
Always wear safety glasses or eye shields
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when using the sander. Everyday eyeglasses
have only impact-resistant lenses; they are not
safety glasses. Following this rule will reduce
the risk of serious personal injury.
After long working periods external metal
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parts and accessories could be hot.
If possible, ensure the work-piece is firmly
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clamped to prevent movement.
Your sander is a hand held tool, do not
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clamp your sander.
Before sanding, check the workpiece is
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free of nails, screws, etc.
Never stop the sander by applying a force
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to the base plate.
Only use sanding pad in good condition.
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Do not use torn or worn sanding pad.
Do not use sandpaper intended for larger
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sanding pads. Larger sandpaper will extend
beyond the sanding pad causing snagging,
tearing of the paper or kick-back. Extra paper
extending beyond the sanding pad can also
cause serious lacerations.
Always wear eye protection and a dust
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mask for dusty applications and when
sanding overhead. Sanding particles can be
absorbed by your eyes and inhaled easily and
may cause health complications.
Do not sand material containing asbestos
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due to a health risk.
Do not sand lead based paint due to the
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risk of lead poisoning.
Do not eat or drink in the working area of
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the sander.
Do not allow people to enter the working
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area without wearing a dust mask.
Where possible, seal off the working area
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to contain the dust for later removal.
Do not wet sand with this sander. Liquids
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entering the motor housing is an electrical
shock hazard.
Do not sand magnesium material due to
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the risk of fire.
Your tool is equipped with a dust bag,
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empty it frequently, after completion of
sanding and before storing the sander.
Be extremely careful of dust disposal,
materials in fine particle form may be
explosive. Do not throw sanding dust on
an open fire. Combustion from mixture of
varnishes, lacquers, polyurethane, oil or water
with dust particles can occur if there is a static
discharge, spark introduced in the box, or
excessive heat.
WARNING
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing,
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grinding, drilling and other construction
activities contains chemicals 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, cement, and
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other masonry products.
Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated
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lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies,
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depending upon how often you do this type
of work. To reduce your exposure to these
chemicals:
Work in a well-ventilated area.
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Work with approved safety equipment, such
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as dust masks that are specially designed to
filter out microscopic particles.
Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power
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sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities. Wear protective clothing
and wash exposed areas with soap and water.
Allowing dust to get into your mouth or eyes or
to lie on the skin may promote absorption of
harmful chemicals.
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