EN
2. GENERAL
INSTRUCTIONS FOR
SAFETY AND USE
While
using
tools, several basic safety
precautions must always be followed
in order to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shocks and personal injuries.
Read and understand the
manual before start using this
equipment. Save this manual for
future reference.
2.1 - GENERAL
These
preventive
measures
essential for your safety. Always use
the machine with care in a responsible
manner.
This machine may only be used by who
have read the instruction manual and by
who is familiar with its handling. Before
using it, the user must be instructed by
the vendor or other competent person
about its use.
This instruction manual is an integral
part of the machine and must always
be provided.
Get familiar with the equipment's
control devices and operation. The
user must know how to stop the sander
immediately.
Stay alert and use common sense while
operating an electric tool. A moment of
distraction may result in serious injury.
Use this machine only if you are in
good physical and mental conditions.
Do not use this machine if you are
tire or under the influence of alcohol,
drugs or medication. If you suffer from
any health problem, please ask your
doctor about the possibility of using the
sander.
Never allow the sander to be used by
children, people with limited physical,
sensorial or mental capabilities, with
lack of experience and knowledge of
this machine and who is not familiar
with the instructions.
This sander must only be used
electrical
as described in this instruction
manual. No other use is allowed
besides the described.
Do not overload the power tool and use
the proper tool for each type of work.
Use of the power tool for purposes
other than intended and improper use
of accessories may result in hazardous
situations.
For safety reasons, any changes other
than the assembly of accessories
authorized by the manufacturer are
are
prohibited. Any changes made void the
warranty.
You can obtain any information about
the authorized accessories through
your VITO official distributor
2.2 - ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Do not use this machine in an
explosive environment,
especially in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases or dusts. Any
power tool may form sparks that might
ignite liquids, gases, or dust.
The supply voltage must match
the technical specifications of
the power tool. Keep the voltage
between ± 5% of the nominal value. Do
not use the power tool in places where
the supply voltage is not stable. The
power cord of the power tool must be
plugged into an electrical outlet with a
differential
connection.
If the workplace is extremely hot, damp
or with a high concentration of dust,
the circuit of the power outlet must be
protected with a circuit breaker (30
mA) to ensure the safety of the user.
Do not use the power tool outdoors or
in a wet environment. Entry of water
protection
and
earth
into an electric tool increases the risk
of tool damage and electric shock to
the user.
Never use the power cable to pull,
carry or unplug the tool. Damaged
power cables increase the risk of
electric shock.
Keep the power cable and plug away
from heat sources, oil, sharp objects
and the rotating accessory.
If the power cord is damaged, it must
be replaced by a qualified technician, it
is not allowed to repair it.
Do not modify the power cable plug.
Use a compatible socket with the plug
of this machine. Do not use any type of
adapter.
The use of extension cords to connect
the power cable is not recommended.
However, if you use an extension, you
should take some precautions, such as:
� If using this machine outdoors,
use only suitable extension cords for
outdoor use. Using a proper extension
cord reduces de risk of electric shock.
� Use only extension cords with 3
cables, plugs and sockets with ground
connection;
� The extension cable section must
be proportional to the length and have
equal or higher characteristics to the
machine's power cord.
� Do not use damaged extension cords.
Check them before using and replace if
necessary.
� Always unplug the extension cord
before removing the machine's power
cable.
� When it's an extension cord reel,
unroll the entire cable.
This machine is double insulated
in accordance with EN 60745
standards. It is not required an earth
connection.
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