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finger on the switch or plugging
in tools that have
the switch on invites
accidents.
•
Remove
adjusting
keys or wrenches
before
turning
the tool
on, Awrench
or a key that is left
attached
to a rotating
part of the tool may result
in personal
injury.
•
Do not overreach.
Keep proper
footing
and
balance
at all times.
Proper footing
and balance
enables
better control of the tool in unexpected
situations.
•
Use safety
equipment.
Always
wear eye
protection.
Dust mask, nonskid
safety shoes,
hard hat, or hearing
protection
must be used for
appropriate
conditions.
Tool
Use and
Care
•
Use clamps
or other practical
way to secure
and support
the workpiece
to a stable plat-
form.
Holding the work by hand or against your
body is unstable
and may lead to loss of control.
•
Do not force
tool.
Use the correct
tool for
your application.
The correct tool will do the job
better and safer at the rate for which it is de-
signed.
•
Do not use tool if switch
does
not turn
it on or
off. Any tool that cannot
be controlled
with the
switch is dangerous
and must be repaired.
•
Disconnect
the plug from
the power
source
before
making
any adjustments,
changing
accessories,
or storing
the tool. Such preven-
tive safety
measures
reduce
risk of starting
the
tool accidentally.
•
Store
idle tools
out of reach
of children
and
other
untrained
persons.
Tools are dangerous
in the hands of untrained
users.
•
Maintain
tools
with care. Keep cutting
tools
sharp
and clean.
Properly
maintained
tools, with
sharp cutting
edges are less likely to bind and are
easier to control.
•
Check
for misalignment
or binding
of moving
parts,
breakage
of parts,
and any other
condi-
tion that may affect
the tools
operation.
If
damaged,
have the tool serviced
before using.
Many accidents
are caused
by poorly maintained
tools.
Use only accessories
that are recommended
by the manufacturer
for your model. Accesso-
ries that may be suitable
for one tool, may be-
come hazardous
when used on another
tool.
Service
•
Tool service
must be performed
only by
qualified
repair
personnel.
Service
or mainte-
nance performed
by unqualified
personnel
could
result in a risk of injury.
•
When
servicing
a tool,
use only
identical
replacement
parts,
Follow
instructions
in
Maintenance
section
of this
manual.
Use of
unauthorized
parts or failure to follow Mainte-
nance Instructions
may create a risk of electric
shock or injury.
Specific
Safety
Rules
for
Sanders
•
Hold tool
by insulated
gripping
surfaces
when
performing
an operation
where the tool
may
contact
hidden
wiring
or its own cord.
Contact
with a "live" wire will make exposed
metal parts of
the tool "live" and shock the operator.
•
Never
use
this
or any
power
sander
for
wet
sanding
or liquid
polishing.
Failure to comply can
result in electrical
shock causing
serious
injury or
worse.
•
Keep hands
away from
sanding
area.
Additional
Rules
for
Safe
Operation
•
Know
your power
tool.
Read operator's
manual
carefully.
Learn its applications
and limitations
as
well as the specific
potential
hazards
related to this
tool.
•
Always
wear
safety glasses.
Everyday
eye-
glasses
have only impact-resistant
lenses;
they
are not safety glasses.
•
Protect
your
lungs.
Wear a face or dust mask if
the operation
is dusty.
•
Protect
your
hearing.
Wear hearing
protection
during
extended
periods
of operation.
•
Don't abuse
cord.
Never carry tool by cord or
yank it to disconnect
from receptacle.
Keep cord
from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
•
MAKE SURE YOUR
EXTENSION
CORD
IS IN
GOOD CONDITION.
When using an extension
cord, be sure to use one heavy enough
to carry
the current
your product
will draw. An undersized
cord will cause a drop in line voltage
resulting
in
loss of power and overheating.
A wire gage size
(A.W.G.)
of at least 16 is recommended
for an
extension
cord 100 feet or less in length. A cord
exceeding
100 feet is not recommended.
If in
doubt, use the next heavier
gage. The smaller
the
gage number,
the heavier
the cord.
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