F.F. Group DS 1010 PLUS Original Instructions Manual page 9

DS 1010 PLUS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR DRYWALL SAND-
ERS
SAFETY WARNINGS COMMON FOR SANDING OP-
ERATIONS
This power tool is intended to function as a sander.
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Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations
and specifications provided with this power tool.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may re-
sult in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
This power tool is not recommended for grinding,
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wire brushing, polishing or cutting off operations.
Operations for which the power tool was not de-
signed may create a hazard and cause personal in-
jury.
Do not use accessories which are not specifically de-
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signed and recommended by the tool manufacturer.
Just because the accessory can be attached to your
power tool, it does not assure safe operation.
The rated speed of the accessory must be at least
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equal to the maximum speed marked on the pow-
er tool. Accessories running faster than their rated
speed can fly apart.
The outside diameter and the thickness of your ac-
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cessory must be within the capacity rating of your
power tool. Incorrectly sized accessories cannot be
adequately guarded or controlled.
Threaded mounting of accessories must match the
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grinder spindle thread. For accessories mounted by
flanges, the arbour hole of the accessory must fit
the locating diameter of the flange. Accessories that
do not match the mounting hardware of the power
tool will run out of balance, vibrate excessively and
may cause loss of control.
Do not use a damaged accessory. Before each use
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inspect the accessory such as abrasive wheels for
chips and cracks, backing pads for cracks, tear or ex-
cess wear, wire brushes for loose or cracked wires.
If the power tool or accessory is dropped, inspect
for damage or install an undamaged accessory. Af-
ter inspecting and installing an accessory, position
yourself and bystanders away from the plane of the
rotating accessory and run the power tool at maxi-
mum no load speed for one minute. Damaged acces-
sories will normally break apart during this test time.
Wear personal protective equipment. Depending on
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application, use face shield, safety goggles or safe-
ty glasses. As appropriate, wear dust mask, hearing
protectors, gloves and shop apron capable of stop-
ping small abrasive or workpiece fragments. The eye
protection must be capable of stopping flying debris
generated by various operations. The dust mask or
respirator must be capable of filtrating particles
generated by your operation. Prolonged exposure
to high intensity noise may cause hearing loss.
Keep bystanders a safe distance away from work
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area. Anyone entering the work area must wear
personal protective equipment. Fragments of the
workpiece or of a broken accessory may fly away
and cause injury beyond the immediate area of op-
eration.
Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only,
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when performing an operation where the cutting ac-
cessory may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. A
cutting accessory contacting a "live" wire may make
exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" and
could give the operator an electric shock.
Position the cord clear of the spinning accessory. If
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you lose control, the cord may be cut or snagged and
your hand or arm may be pulled into the spinning
accessory.
Never lay the power tool down until the accessory
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has come to a complete stop. The spinning accessory
may grab the surface and pull the power tool out of
your control.
Do not run the power tool while carrying it at your
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side. Accidental contact with the spinning accessory
could snag your clothing, pulling the accessory into
your body.
Regularly clean the power tool's air vents. The mo-
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tor's fan will draw the dust inside the housing and ex-
cessive accumulation of powdered metal may cause
electrical hazards.
Do not operate the power tool near flammable ma-
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terials. Sparks could ignite these materials.
Do not use accessories that require liquid coolants.
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Using water or other liquid coolants may result in
electrocution or shock.
KICKBACK AND RELATED WARNINGS
Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or
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snagged rotating wheel, backing pad, brush or any
other accessory. Pinching or snagging causes rap-
id stalling of the rotating accessory which in turn
causes the uncontrolled power tool to be forced in
the direction opposite of the accessory's rotation
at the point of the binding.
Kickback is the result of power tool misuse and/
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or incorrect operating procedures or conditions
and can be avoided by taking proper precautions
as given below
Maintain a firm grip on the power tool and position
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your body and arm to allow you to resist kickback
forces. Always use auxiliary handle, if provided, for
maximum control over kickback or torque reaction
during start-up. The operator can control torque re-
actions or kickback forces, if proper precautions are
taken.
Never place your hand near the rotating accessory.
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The accessory may kickback over your hand.
Do not position your body in the area where power
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tool will move if kickback occurs. Kickback will pro-
pel the tool in the direction opposite to the wheel's
movement at the point of snagging.
Use special care when working corners, sharp edg-
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es etc. Avoid bouncing and snagging the accessory.
Corners, sharp edges or bouncing have a tendency
to snag the rotating accessory and cause loss of con-
trol or kickback.
SAFETY WARNINGS SPECIFIC FOR SANDING OP-
ERATIONS
When sanding, do not use excessively oversized
sanding disc paper. Follow the manufacturers'
recommendations when selecting sanding paper.
Larger sanding paper extending beyond the sand-
ing pad presents a laceration hazard and may cause
snagging, tearing of the disc, or kickback.
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