Personal Safety; Environmental Safety; Cleaning And Disposal - DeWalt DWE4887 Instruction Manual

WARNING: To reduce unexpected tool movement, do not switch
the tool on or off while under load conditions. Allow the grinder to run
up to full speed before touching the work surface. Lift the tool from
the surface before turning the tool off.
PADDLE SWITCH
The lock-off lever (C), located on the paddle switch, is a safety feature
that prevents accidental activation of the grinder.
To turn the tool on, push the lock-off lever (C) toward the back of the
tool, then depress the paddle switch (A). The tool will run while the
switch is depressed. Turn the tool off by releasing the paddle switch.
WARNING: Do not disable the lock-off lever. If the lock-off lever is
disabled, the tool may start unexpectedly when it is laid down.
Lock-on Button (Fig. 1)
The lock-on button offers increased comfort in extended use
applications. To lock the tool on, push the lock-off lever (C) then
depress the paddle switch/trigger switch.
With the tool running, depress the lock-on button (B). The tool will
continue to run after the paddle switch is released.
To unlock the tool, depress and release the paddle switch/trigger
switch. This will cause the tool to stop.
WARNING: Allow the tool to reach full speed before touching tool
to the work surface. Lift the tool from the work surface before turning
the tool off.
Precautions To Take When Sanding Paint
1. Sanding of lead based paint is NOT RECOMMENDED due to
the difficulty of controlling the contaminated dust. The greatest
danger of lead poisoning is to children and pregnant women.
2. Since it is difficult to identify whether or not a paint contains
lead without a chemical analysis, we recommend the following
precautions when sanding any paint:

PERSONAL SAFETY

1. No children or pregnant women should enter the work area
where the paint sanding is being done until all clean up is
completed.
2. A dust mask or respirator should be worn by all persons entering
the work area. The filter should be replaced daily or whenever the
wearer has difficulty breathing.
NOTE: Only those dust masks suitable for working with lead paint
dust and fumes should be used. Ordinary painting masks do not
offer this protection. See your local hardware dealer for the proper
NIOSH-approved mask.
3. NO EATING, DRINKING or SMOKING should be done in the work
area to prevent ingesting contaminated paint particles. Workers
should wash and clean up BEFORE eating, drinking or smoking.
Articles of food, drink, or smoking should not be left in the work
area where dust would settle on them.

ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY

1. Paint should be removed in such a manner as to minimize the
amount of dust generated.
2. Areas where paint removal is occurring should be sealed with
plastic sheeting of 4 mils thickness.
3. Sanding should be done in a manner to reduce tracking of paint
dust outside the work area.

CLEANING AND DISPOSAL

1. All surfaces in the work area should be vacuumed and thoroughly
cleaned daily for the duration of the sanding project. Vacuum filter
bags should be changed frequently.
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