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8. PREPARING THE SANDER
FIG.1
WARNING: Contact with or inhalation of harmful toxic
dusts arising from sanding lead paint surfaces, woods,
etc., can endanger the health of operators and
bystanders. An approved dust mask shall be worn.
Prior to connecting this machine to the power supply
ensure the switch is in the “off” position.
8.1 SWITCH - FIG. 1
Ensure the sander is raised off the workpiece. To
activate the sander, position the rocker switch
to the
"I" position. The sander will continue to run until
switch
is changed back to the "O" position.
This machine is intended for fine detail/light duty
sanding of wood and similar materials only.
Apply equal pressure on the workpiece with the backing
pad remaining flat. Attempting to sand areas using only
the edge will lead to damage to the backing pad.
NOTE: Excess pressure when sanding reduces the
effectiveness of tool and will cause the motor to
overload.
Do not overload this machine.
Replace abrasive discs when clogged with material or
when surface/edge has rips, cracks or worn areas.
Inhalation of dust particles can be detrimental to
health. The dust outlet must be connected with a dust
extraction machine.
NOTE: Due to the outlet diameter, a size adaptation
may be necessary.
All wood dust (including dust from composites like
chipboards and fibre boards etc) is hazardous to health:
it can affect the nose, the respiratory system and the
skin. For example MDF (medium density fibreboard)
which contains formaldehyde is a known carcinogen. In
addition to the above measures a correctly fitted dust
mask, suitable for the activity and in accordance to the
relevant standard, must be worn.
For work activities involving exposure to fine wood dust
a mask rated to at least FFP2 should be used.
