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Item 64416
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Specific Safety instructions
1�
this air tool is intended to function as a
sander. read all safety warnings, instructions,
illustrations and specifications provided with
this air tool.
Failure to follow all instructions
listed below may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious injury�
2�
Operations such as grinding, wire brushing,
polishing, or cutting-off are not recommended
to be performed with this air tool.
Operations
for which the air tool was not designed may
create a hazard and cause personal injury�
3�
Do not use accessories which are not
specifically designed and recommended
by the tool manufacturer.
Just because
the accessory can be attached to your
air tool, it does not assure safe operation�
4� Only use with accessories rated to handle the
forces exerted by this tool during operation�
Other accessories not designed for the forces
generated may break and forcefully launch pieces�
5�
the outside diameter and the thickness of your
accessory must be within the capacity rating
of your air tool.
Incorrectly sized accessories
cannot be adequately guarded or controlled�
6�
the arbor size of wheels, flanges, backing
pads or any other accessory must properly
fit the spindle of the air tool.
Accessories
with arbor holes that do not match the mounting
hardware of the air tool will run out of balance,
vibrate excessively and may cause loss of control�
7�
Do not use a damaged accessory.
Before each use inspect the accessory for tears
and the backing pad for cracks, tears or excess
wear. if air tool or accessory is dropped, inspect
for damage or install an undamaged accessory.
8� Attach all accessories properly to the tool before
connecting the air supply� A loose accessory
may detach or break during operation�
9�
Wear personal protective equipment. Depending
on application, use face shield, safety goggles
or safety glasses. as appropriate, wear dust
mask, hearing protectors, gloves and workshop
apron capable of stopping small abrasive or
workpiece fragments. the eye protection must
be capable of stopping flying debris generated
by various operations.
The eye protection must
be capable of stopping flying debris generated by
various operations� The dust mask or respirator
must be capable of filtering out particles generated
by your operation� Prolonged exposure to high
intensity noise may cause hearing loss�
10�
Keep bystanders a safe distance away
from work area. anyone entering the
work area must wear personal protective
equipment.
Fragments of workpiece or of
a broken accessory may fly away and cause
injury beyond immediate area of operation�
11� Do not depress the spindle lock when
starting or during operation�
12� Obey the manual for the air compressor
used to power this tool�
13� Install an in-line shutoff valve to allow
immediate control over the air supply in an
emergency, even if a hose is ruptured�
14� Use this tool with both hands only� Using tools
with only one hand can result in loss of control�
15�
Hold power tool by insulated gripping
surfaces only, when performing an operation
where the accessory may contact hidden
wiring.
An accessory contacting a ″live″
wire may make exposed metal parts of the
power tool ″live″ and shock the operator.
16� Do not lay the tool down until it has come to
a complete stop� Moving parts can grab the
surface and pull the tool out of your control�
17�
Do not run the air tool while carrying it
at your side.
Accidental contact with the
spinning accessory could snag your clothing,
pulling the accessory into your body.
18�
regularly clean the power tool’s air vents.
The motor’s fan will draw the dust inside
the housing and excessive accumulation of
powdered metal may cause electrical hazards.
19�
Do not operate the air tool near flammable
materials.
Sparks could ignite these materials.
20� Maintain labels and nameplates on the tool�
These carry important safety information�
If unreadable or missing, contact
Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement�
21� Avoid unintentional starting�
Prepare to begin work before turning on the tool�
22� This product is not a toy�
Keep it out of reach of children�
23� The warnings and precautions discussed in this
manual cannot cover all possible conditions and
situations that may occur� It must be understood
by the operator that common sense and caution
are factors which cannot be built into this
product, but must be supplied by the operator�
