f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cut-
ting 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 in-
structions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be per-
formed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in
a hazardous situation.
5) Service
a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
2 SPECIAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR BELT SANDER
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Wear ear protectors when using the machine. Exposure to noise can cause hearing loss.
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Wear a mask when using the machine. Exposure to dust can be harmful to the body.
Warning! Harmful/toxic dusts can arise from sanding (for example) lead-painted surfaces,
woods or metals. Contact with or inhalation of these dusts can endanger the health of the
operator and any bystanders.
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Hold the power tool using insulated gripping surfaces, because the belt may make
contact with its own cord. Cutting a "live" wire may make exposed metal parts of the pow-
er tool "live" and could give the operator an electric shock.
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Observe the applicable regulations when sanding painted surfaces.
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Whenever possible, use a vacuum extractor for dust collection.
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Remove dust and other waste matter in an environmentally safe way.
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Take special care when sanding lead-based paint:
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All persons entering the work area must wear a mask specially designed for protection
against lead paint dust and fumes.
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Children and pregnant women must not enter the work area.
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Do not eat, drink or smoke in the work area.
Residual risks
Even when the tool is used as prescribed, it is not possible to eliminate all residual risk
factors. The following hazards may arise in connection with the tool's construction and
design:
1. Damage to lungs if an effective dust mask is not worn.
2. Damage to hearing if effective hearing protection is not worn.
3. Health defects resulting from vibration emissions if the power tool is being used over a
longer period of time or not adequately managed and properly maintained.
WARNING! This machine produces an electromagnetic field during operation. This field may
under some circumstances interfere with active or passive medical implants. To reduce the risk
of serious or fatal injury, we recommend that persons with medical implants consult their physi-
cian and the medical implant manufacturer before operating this machine.
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