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Do not overreach . Keep proper footing and balance at all times .
This enables better
control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
Dress properly . Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery . Keep your hair, clothing and
gloves away from moving parts .
Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in
moving parts.
If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities,
ensure these are connected and properly used .
Use of dust collection can reduce dust-
related hazards.
Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become complacent
and ignore tool safety principles .
A careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction
of a second.
Power tool use and care
Do not force the power tool . Use the correct power tool for your application .
The correct
power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off .
Any power tool that
cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or remove the battery pack, if
detachable, from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories,
or storing power tools .
Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the
power tool accidentally.
Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar
with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool .
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
Maintain power tools and accessories . Check for misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s
operation . If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use .
Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean .
Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting
edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc . in accordance with these instructions,
taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed .
Use of the
power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease .
Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the tool
in unexpected situations.
Service
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.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS
Unplug the sander before changing accessories .
Accidental start-ups may occur if sander
is plugged in while changing an accessory.
Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable
platform .
Holding the work by hand or against your body is unstable and may lead to loss of
control.
