Specific Safety Instructions - Central Pneumatic 98895 Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions

Specific Safety Instructions

1. This air tool is intended to function as
a sander. Read all safety warnings,
instructions, illustrations and
specifications provided with this air
tool. Failure to follow all instructions
listed below may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious injury.
2. Operations such as grinding, wire brushing
or cutting-off are not recommended to be
performed with this air tool. Operations
for which the air tool was not designed may
create a hazard and cause personal injury.
3. Do not use accessories which are not
specifically designed and recommended
by the tool manufacturer. Just because
the accessory can be attached to your
air tool, it does not assure safe operation.
4. The rated speed of the accessory must
be at least equal to the maximum speed
marked on the air tool. Accessories
running faster than their RATED
SPEED can break and fly apart.
5. The outside diameter and the thickness
of your accessory must be within
the capacity rating of your air tool.
Incorrectly sized accessories cannot be
adequately guarded or controlled.
6. The arbor size of wheels, flanges, backing
pads or any other accessory must
properly fit the spindle of the air tool.
Accessories with arbor holes that do not
match the mounting hardware of the air tool
will run out of balance, vibrate excessively
and may cause loss of control.
7. Do not use a damaged accessory.
Before each use inspect the accessory
for tears and the backing pad for cracks,
tears or excess wear. If air tool or
accessory is dropped, inspect for damage
or install an undamaged accessory.
8. Wear personal protective equipment.
Depending on application, use face shield,
safety goggles or safety glasses. As
appropriate, wear dust mask, hearing
protectors, gloves and workshop apron
capable of stopping small abrasive or
workpiece fragments. The eye protection
must be capable of stopping flying debris
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generated by various operations. The eye
protection must be capable of stopping flying
debris generated by various operations. The
dust mask or respirator must be capable
of filtering out particles generated by your
operation. Prolonged exposure to high
intensity noise may cause hearing loss.
9. Keep bystanders a safe distance away
from work area. Anyone entering the
work area must wear personal protective
equipment. Fragments of workpiece or of
a broken accessory may fly away and cause
injury beyond immediate area of operation.
10. Hold power tool by insulated gripping
surfaces only, when performing an
operation where the accessory may contact
hidden wiring. An accessory contacting a
"live" wire may make exposed metal parts of
the power tool "live" and shock the operator.
11. Never lay the air tool down until the
accessory has come to a complete stop.
The spinning accessory may grab the surface
and pull the air tool out of your control.
12. Do not run the air tool while carrying it
at your side. Accidental contact with the
spinning accessory could snag your clothing,
pulling the accessory into your body.
13. Regularly clean the power tool's air vents.
The motor's fan will draw the dust inside
the housing and excessive accumulation of
powdered metal may cause electrical hazards.
14. Do not operate the air tool near
flammable materials. Sparks
could ignite these materials.
15. Attach all accessories properly to
the tool before connecting the air
supply. A loose accessory may
detach or break during operation.
16. Obey the manual for the air compressor
used to power this tool.
17. Install an in-line shutoff valve to allow
immediate control over the air supply in an
emergency, even if a hose is ruptured.
18. Maintain labels and nameplates on the tool.
These carry important safety information.
If unreadable or missing, contact
Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.
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