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d) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be
ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If
contact accidentally occurs,
fl
ush with water.
If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek
medical help.
Liquid ejected from the battery may cause
irritation or burns.
e) Do not use a battery pack or tool that is
damaged or modi
fi
ed.
Damaged or modi
fi
ed batteries may exhibit
unpredictable behaviour resulting in
fi
re,
explosion or risk of injury.
f) Do not expose a battery pack or tool to
fi
re or
excessive temperature.
Exposure
to
fi
re or temperature above 265 °F may
cause explosion.
g) Follow all charging instructions and do
not charge the battery pack or tool outside
the temperature range speci
fi
ed in the
instructions.
Charging improperly or at temperatures outside
the speci
fi
ed range may damage the battery and
increase the risk of
fi
re.
6) Service
a) Have your power tool serviced by a
quali
fi
ed repair person using only identical
replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is
maintained.
b) Never service damaged battery packs.
Service of battery packs should only be
performed by the manufacturer or authorized
service providers.
– WARNING –
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read
instruction manual.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES AND SYMBOLS
1. Hold the power tool by insulated gripping
surfaces, because the sanding surface may
contact hidden wiring.
Cutting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts
of the power tool “live” and could give the operator an
electric shock.
2.
Use clamps or another practical way to secure
and support the workpiece to a stable platform.
Holding the work by hand or against your body leaves
it unstable and may lead to loss of control.
3. ALWAYS wear ear protectors when using the tool
for extended periods.
Prolonged exposure to high intensity
noise can cause hearing loss.
4
.
NEVER
touch the tool bit with bare hands after
operation.
5.
ALWAYS
securely grip the Belt Sander.
6. NEVER touch moving parts.
NEVER
place your hands,
fi
ngers or other body parts
near the tool’s moving parts.
7. NEVER operate without all guards in place.
NEVER
operate this tool without all guards or safety
features in place and in proper working order. If
maintenance or servicing requires the removal of a
guard or safety feature, be sure to replace the guard
or safety feature before resuming operation of the
tool.
8. Use right tool.
Don’t force small tool or attachment to do the job of a
heavy-duty tool.
Don’t use tool for purpose not intended —for
example— don’t use circular saw for cutting tree
limbs or logs.
9. NEVER use a power tool for applications other
than those speci
fi
ed.
NEVER
use a power tool for applications other than
those speci
fi
ed in the Instruction Manual.
10. Handle tool correctly.
Operate the tool according to the instructions
provided herein. Do not drop or throw the tool.
Never
allow the tool to be operated by children, individuals
unfamiliar with its operation or unauthorized
personnel.
11. Keep all screws, bolts and covers tightly in
place.
Keep all screws, bolts, and plates tightly mounted.
Check their condition periodically.
12. Do not use power tools if the plastic housing or
handle is cracked.
Cracks in the tool’s housing or handle can lead to
electric shock. Such tools should not be used until
repaired.
13. Sanding belt and accessories must be securely
mounted to the tool.
Prevent potential injuries to yourself or others.
Sanding belt and accessories which have been
mounted to the tool should be secure and tight.
14. Keep motor air vent clean.
The tool’s motor air vent must be kept clean so that
air can freely
fl
ow at all times. Check for dust build-up
frequently.
15. NEVER use a tool which is defective or operating
abnormally.
If the tool appears to be operating unusually, making
strange noises, or otherwise appears defective, stop
using it immediately and arrange for repairs by a
metabo HPT authorized service center.
16. NEVER leave tool running unattended. Turn
power o
ff
.
Don’t leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.
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