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Belt Sander Supplemental Safety Warnings
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Always use proper eye protection and a respirator
when sanding.
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Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support
the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the workpiece by
hand or against your body leaves it unstable and may lead to
loss of control.
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Sanding of lead‑based paint is not recommended. See
sanding lead-Based Paint for additional information
before sanding paint.
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Clean your tool out periodically.
Do not wet sand with this sander. Liquids may enter the
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motor housing and cause damage to the belt sander.
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Static shocks are possible in dry areas or when the relative
humidity of the air is low. This is only temporary and does
not affect the use of the belt sander. To reduce the frequency
of static shocks, add moisture to the air with a console, or
installed humidifier.
If included with tool, empty dust bag frequently.
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Especially when sanding resin‑coated surfaces such as
polyurethane, varnish, shellac, etc. The accumulation of fine
sanding dust particles may self‑ignite and cause fire.
Do not operate this tool for long periods of time.
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Vibration caused by the operating action of this tool may
cause permanent injury to fingers, hands, and arms. Use
gloves to provide extra cushion, take frequent rest periods, and
limit daily time of use.
Sanding of lead‑based paint, chemically pressure
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treated lumber or other materials that may contain
carcinogens is not recommended. Sanding of these
materials should only be performed by a professional.
ALWAYS disconnect tool from the power source before
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changing abrasive belts. Such preventive safety measures
reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
ALWAYS maintain a firm grip with both hands on the
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belt sander handles to prevent loss of control.
ALWAYS keep fingers away from the moving belt
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and areas where the belt enters the housing to avoid
severe abrasion.
Do not operate belt sander without all guards and
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covers securely in place.
To avoid injury, do not use this tool in a stand that would
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invert it for use as a stationary belt sander. This tool is not
made for that application.
Specific Safety Warnings and
Instructions: Sanders
Sanding Lead-Based Paint
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.
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
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No children or pregnant women should enter the work area
where the paint sanding is being done until all clean‑up
is completed.
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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.
nOTE: Only those dust masks suitable for working with lead
paint dust and fumes should be used. Ordinary painting masks
do not offer this protection. See your local hardware dealer for
the proper mask.
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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
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Paint should be removed in such a manner as to minimize
the amount of dust generated.
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Areas where paint removal is occurring should be sealed
with plastic sheeting of 4 mils thickness.
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Sanding should be done in a manner to reduce tracking of
paint dust outside the work area.
Cleaning and Disposal
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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.
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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. During clean‑
up, children and pregnant women should be kept away
from the immediate work area.
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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:
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Impairment of hearing.
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Risk of personal injury due to flying particles.
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Risk of burns due to accessories becoming hot
during operation.
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Risk of personal injury due to prolonged use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Chargers
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WALT chargers require no adjustment and are designed to be
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as easy as possible to operate.
Electrical Safety
The electric motor has been designed for one voltage only.
Always check that the battery pack voltage corresponds to the
voltage on the rating plate. Also make sure that the voltage of
your charger corresponds to that of your mains.
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