finger on the switch or energising power tools
that have the switch on invites accidents.
d. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before
turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left
attached to a rotating part of the power tool may
result in personal injury.
e. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and bal-
ance at all times. This enables better control of
the power tool in unexpected situations.
f. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. Keep your hair and clothing away
from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or
long hair can be caught in moving parts.
g. If devices are provided for the connection of
dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure
these are connected and properly used. Use of
dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
h. Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use
of tools allow you to become complacent and ig-
nore tool safety principles. A careless action can
cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.
4 POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
a. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct
power tool for your application. The correct
power tool will do the job better and safer at the
rate for which it was designed.
b. Do not use the power tool if the switch does not
turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be
controlled with the switch is dangerous and must
be repaired.
c. Disconnect the plug from the power source and/
or remove the battery pack, if detachable, from
the power tool before making any adjustments,
changing accessories, or storing power tools.
Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk
of starting the power tool accidentally.
d. Store idle power tools out of the reach of chil-
dren and do not allow persons unfamiliar with
the power tool or these instructions to operate
the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the
hands of untrained users.
e. Maintain power tools and accessories. Check
for misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts and any other condition that
may affect the power tool's operation. If dam-
aged, have the power tool repaired before use.
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Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained
power tools.
f. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
g. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits
etc. in accordance with these instructions, tak-
ing into account the working conditions and the
work to be performed. Use of the power tool for
operations different from those intended could
result in a hazardous situation.
h. Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean
and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles
and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe han-
dling and control of the tool in unexpected situa-
tions.
5 SERVICE
a. Have your power tool serviced by a qualified re-
pair person using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the pow-
er tool is maintained.
b. Only use original Festool parts for repair and
maintenance. The use of incompatible accesso-
ries or spare parts can result in electric shocks or
other injuries.
Machine-related safety instructions
General safety instructions for sanding:
a. This power tool is designed to be used as a
sander with sandpaper. Read all safety instruc-
tions, information, illustrations and technical
data enclosed with the machine. If the following
instructions are not observed, this may lead to
electrical shock, fire and/or serious injuries.
b. This power tool is not suitable for coarse sand-
ing, sanding with a wire brush, abrasive cutting
or polishing. Applications for which the power
tool is not intended can pose a serious risk and
cause injuries.
c. Do not use any accessories that the manufactur-
er has not specially designed or recommended
for this power tool. Just because you can attach
accessories to your power tool does not guaran-
tee that they can be used safely.
d. The permissible speed of the insertion tool
must be at least the maximum speed specified
on the tool itself. Accessories that rotate faster
than the permitted speed can break and fly off.
e. The outer diameter and thickness of the inser-
tion tool must correspond to the dimensions of
your power tool. Insertion tools which are mea-