Skil Sander Operating/Safety Instructions Manual page 4

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Unplug the sander before changing
accessories. Accidental start-ups may occur
if sander is plugged in while changing an
accessory.
Your tool is equipped with a dust
canister, 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.
Always wear eye protection and a dust
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 wet sand with this sander. Liquids
entering the motor housing are an electrical
shock hazard.
Safety Rules for Orbital Sanders
Do not use PSA pad on random orbit
sanders whose
12,000/min. Exceeding the maximum
operating speed of pad may cause pad to
rupture or fly apart during use, striking user
or bystanders.
Do not use sandpaper intended for larger
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.
Clamp or secure workpiece when
sanding. Clamping the workpiece prevents
it from being ejected from under the sander
and leaves both hands to control the tool.
Keep the cord away from the spinning
pad and sandpaper. The cord can become
entangled with the pad.
speed exceeds