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American Sanders
Operator's Manual (EN) - RS-16 /RS-16DC
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OPERATOR SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
AVERTISSEMENT
ADVERTENCIA
DANGER
means:
Severe bodily injury or death can occur to you or other personnel if the
DANGER
statements found on this machine or in this Owner's Manual are ignored or are not
adhered to. Read and observe all
DANGER
statements found in this Owner's
Manual and on your machine.
WARNING
means:
Injury can occur to you or to other personnel if the
WARNING
statements found on
your machine or in this Owner's Manual are ignored or are not adhered to. Read
and observe all
WARNING
statements found in this Owner's Manual and on your
machine.
CAUTION
means:
Damage can occur to the machine or to other property if the
CAUTION
statements
found on your machine or in this Owner's Manual are ignored or are not adhered to.
Read and observe all
CAUTION
statements found in this Owner's Manual and on
your machine.
D
ANGER:
Failure to read the Owner's Manual prior to operating or attempting any service or maintenance
procedure to your machine could result in injury to you or to other personnel; damage to the
machine or to other property could occur as well. You must have training in the operation of this
machine before using it.
If you or your operator(s) cannot read English, have this manual
explained fully before attempting to operate this machine.
DANGER:
To reduce the risk of fire, use only commercially available floor cleaners and waxes intended for
machine application.
DANGER:
Risk of explosion. Floor sanding can result in an explosive mixture of fine dust and air. To
reduce risk of explosion, use floor sanding machine only in well ventilated area.
DANGER:
Operating a machine that is not completely or fully assembled could result in injury or property
damage. Do not operate this machine until it is completely assembled. Inspect the machine
carefully before operation.
DANGER:
Electrocution could occur if maintenance and repairs are performed on a unit that is not discon-
nected from the power source. Disconnect the power supply before attempting any maintenance
or service. Always remove the electrical plug from the electrical outlet before changing the brush,
pad or other attachment and before leaving the machine.
DANGER:
Using a machine with a damaged power cord could result in an electrocution. Do not use the
machine if the power cord is damaged. Do not use the electrical cord to move the machine.
WARNING:
Maintenance and repairs performed by unauthorized personnel could result in damage or injury.
Maintenance and repairs must be performed by authorized personnel only. Keep all fasteners
tight. Keep adjustments according to specifications.
WARNING:
Electrical components of this machine can "short-out" if exposed to water or moisture. Keep the
electrical components of the machine dry. Wipe the machine down after each use. For storage,
keep the machine in a dry building.
WARNING:
Always use a three-wire electrical system connected to the electrical ground. For maximum
protection against electric shock, use a circuit that is protected by a ground fault interrupter.
Consult your electrical contractor.
WARNING:
To prevent damage to the power cord, do not let the brush, pad, pad driver or wheels touch the
power cord when the machine is running. Always lift the cord over the machine. Do not pull the
power cord to move the machine.
WARNING:
Operating a machine without observing all labels and instructional information could result in
injury or damage. Read all machine labels before attempting to operate. Make sure all of the
labels and instructional information are attached or fastened to the machine. Get replacement
labels and decals from your authorized distributor.
