Specific Safety Rules - Worx WU650 User Manual

untrained users.
e) Maintain power
misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts and any other
condition that may affect the power
tools operation. If damaged, have the
power tool repaired before use. Many
accidents are caused by poorly maintained
power tools.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp
cutting edges are less likely to bind and are
easier to control.
g) Use the power tool, accessories and
tool bits etc., in accordance with
these instructions and in the manner
intended for the particular type of
power tool, taking into account the
working conditions and the work to
be performed. Use of the power tool for
operations different from intended could
result in a hazardous situation.
5. SERVICE
a) Have your power tool serviced by
a qualified repair person using only
identical replacement parts. This will
ensure that the safety of the power tool is
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maintained.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

1. Always wear safety glasses or eye
shields when
Everyday eyeglasses have only impact-
resistant lenses; they are NOT safety
glasses. Following this rule will reduce the
risk of serious personal injury.
2. Always wear a face mask or dust mask.
Following this rule will reduce the risk of
serious personal injury.
3. Always wear
during extended periods of operation.
Following this rule will reduce the risk of
serious personal injury.
WARNING:
created by power sanding, sawing,
grinding, drill and other construction jobs
contain chemicals known to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Some examples of these chemicals are:
Lead from lead-based paints.
Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and
other masonry products.
Arsenic and chromium from chemically
Random orbital sander
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tools. Check for
using the sander.
hearing protection
Some dust particles
treated lumber.
Your risk from these
depending upon how often you do this type of
work.
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals:
Work in a well-ventilated area.
Work with approved safety equipment, such
as those dust masks that are specially designed
to bag microscopic particles.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY
RULES FOR YOUR
ORBITAL SANDER
1. Remove the plug from the socket before
carrying out any adjustment, servicing or
maintenance.
2. Fully unwind cable drum extensions to avoid
potential overheating.
3. When an extension cable is required you
must ensure it has the correct ampere rating
for your power tool and is in a safe electrical
condition.
4. Ensure your mains supply voltage is same
as indicated on the rating plate.
5. Your tool is double insulated for additional
protection against a possible electrical
insulation failure within the tool.
6. Always check walls, floors and ceilings to
avoid hidden power cables and pipes.
7. After long working period external metal
parts and accessories could be hot.
8. If possible, ensure the work-piece is firmly
clamped to prevent movement.
9. Your orbital sander is a hand held tool, do
not clamp your finishing sander.
10. Before sanding, check the area is free of
nails, screws, etc.
11. Never stop the orbital sander by applying a
force to the base-plate.
12.Only use paper in good condition. Do not
use torn or worn paper.
13.Do not sand material containing asbestos
due to a health risk.
14.Do not eat or drink in the working area of the
sander.
15.Do not allow people to enter the working
area without wearing a dust mask.
16.Where possible, seal off the working area to
contain the dust for later removal.
17. Always wear a dust mask.
18.Your tool is designed for dry sanding only,
not wet sanding.
19. Your tool is designed for general purpose
light polishing of wood and metals.
exposures varies,
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