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Suitable safety goggles must be worn; wearing protective gloves
and safety clothing is recommended .
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Check the grinding disc before every use . Do not use if this is
cracked, broken or has been dropped .
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Avoid direct contact with the movable grinding disc, to avoid
squashing or cutting your hands or other parts of the body .
Always wear suitable gloves to protect your hands .
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Never use the machine without an abrasive attachment .
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There is a risk of electrostatic discharge if the machine is used on
plastic and other non-conductive materials .
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Dust and vapours created by the grinding and sanding can cause
a potentially explosive atmosphere . Always use a dust extraction
or suppression system suitable for the material being worked .
Risks due to repetitive movements
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When using a sander or polisher to perform work-related activi-
ties, operators may experience uncomfortable sensations in their
hands and arms, as well as in the neck and shoulders or other
parts of the body .
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When using a sander or a polisher, the operator should adopt a
comfortable posture whilst ensuring a secure hold and avoiding
awkward postures or positions in which it is difficult to maintain
balance . The operator should change positions during the course
of long-lasting tasks . This can be helpful in the prevention of dis-
comfort and fatigue .
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If the operator notices symptoms such as persistent or recurring
illness, discomfort, throbbing, pain, tingling, burning or stiffness,
these indications should not be ignored .
In this case, the operator should consult a suitably qualified
physician .
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PDAP 75 A1