Genesis GROS2304 - Specific Safety Rules; Random Orbital Sander Safety; Paint Removal Safety

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5" Random Orbital Sander
Operator’s Manual GROS2304
Guidelines for Using Extension Cords
• Ifyouareusinganextensioncordoutdoors,besureitismarkedwiththesufx“W-A”(“W”in
Canada)toindicatethatitisacceptableforoutdooruse.
• Besureyourextensioncordisproperlywiredandingoodelectricalcondition.Alwaysreplacea
damagedextensioncordorhaveitrepairedbyaqualiedpersonbeforeusingit.
• Protectyourextensioncordsfromsharpobjects,excessiveheat,anddamporwetareas.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR RANDOM ORBITAL
SANDERS
 WARNING: DO NOT LET COMFORT OR FAMILIARITY WITH PRODUCT
(GAINED FROM REPEATED USE) REPLACE STRICT ADHERENCE TO
PRODUCT SAFETY RULES. If you use this tool unsafely or incorrectly, you can
suffer serious personal injury!
•Alwaysholdthetoolrmlyinyourhandsbeforeswitchingthetool
“ON”. Thereactiontothetorqueofthemotorasitacceleratestofullspeedmaycausethetool
totwist.
•Donotleavethetoolrunning.  Operatethetoolonlywhenhand-held.
•Thistoolhasnotbeenwaterproofed,sodonotusewaterontheworkpiece
surfaces.
•Ventilateyourworkareaadequatelywhenyouperformsandingoperations.
•Weareyeandhearingprotection.Alwaysusesafetyglasseswithsideshields.
Unlessotherwisespecied,everydayglassesprovideonlylimitedimpactresistance,theyarenot
safetyglasses.Useonlycertiedsafetyequipment;eyeprotectionequipmentshouldcomplywith
ANSIz87.1standards.ProtectivehearingequipmentshouldcomplywithANSIs3.19standards.
•Protectyourlungs. Wearafaceordustmaskiftheoperationisdusty.Followingthisrule
willreducetheriskofpersonalinjury.
SAFETY RULES FOR PAINT REMOVAL
WARNING: Extreme care should be taken when removing paint. The
peelings, residue, and vapors of paint may contain lead, which is poisonous.
Exposure to even low levels of lead can cause irreversible brain and nervous
system damage. Young and unborn children are particularly vulnerable.
Beforebeginninganypaintremovalprocessyoushoulddeterminewhetherthepaintyouareremoving
containslead.Thiscanbedonebyyourlocalhealthdepartmentorbyaprofessionalwhousesapaint
analyzertocheckforlead.
Recommended Minimum Wire Gauge for Extension Cords (120 Volt)
Nameplate
Amperes
(At Full Load)
Extension Cord Length
25 Feet 50 Feet 75 Feet 100 Feet 150 Feet 200 Feet
0–2.0 18 18 18 18 16 16
2.1–3.4 18 18 18 16 14 14
3.5–5.0 18 18 16 14 12 12
5.1–7.0 18 16 14 12 12 10
7.1–12.0 18 14 12 10 8 8
12.1–16.0 14 12 10 10 8 6
16.1–20.0 12 10 8 8 6 6