14. ALWAYS wear proper apparel. Loose clothing or jewellery may
get caught in moving parts. Wear protective hair covering to
contain long hair.
15. ALWAYS guard against electric shock. Avoid contact with
earthed surfaces..pipes, radiators etc.
16. NEVER operate machine while under the influence of drugs, alcohol
or any medication.
17. NEVER leave machine running unattended. Turn power off. Do
not leave the machine until it comes to a complete stop.
18. NEVER force the machine, it will do a better and safer job at
the rate for which it was designed.
19. NEVER use power tools in damp or wet locations or expose
them to rain. Keep your work area well illuminated. Do not use
in an explosive atmosphere (around paint, flammable liquids
etc.). Avoid dangerous environments.
WARNING! Use ONLY for sanding WOOD. DO NOT
DO NOT USE for sanding asbestos,
or materials containing asbestos, painted surfaces, or materials which produce toxic
ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONS FOR BELT AND DISK SANDERS
1. ALWAYS wear ear protectors/defenders when using this machine.
2. ALWAYS wear a dust mask when using this machine. Be aware that harmful or
toxic dusts could be produced when sanding some woods, lead paint etc.
3. ALWAYS use the sandbelt support or table to support the workpiece.
4. ALWAYS check to ensure the table, sand belt support and attachments are
secure before starting.
5. ALWAYS maintain a clearance of 2-3mm between table and sanding belt or disc.
6. ALWAYS hold the workpiece firmly so that it cannot be ripped from your hands
7. ALWAYS feed the workpiece against the direction of rotation of the disc. i.e the LEFT
side of the disk
8. ALWAYS keep the mains cable well away from the machine and ensure an
adequate electrical supply is close at hand so that the operation is not
restricted by the length of the cable.
9. ALWAYS use a dust extraction device, properly connected to the dust
extraction port
10. ALWAYS ensure that nails or any foreign objects have been removed from a
workpiece beforehand. Nails etc., will destroy the belt or disk.
11. NEVER allow the ventilation slots in the motor to become blocked.
12. NEVER sand pieces which cannot be held firmly by hand.
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