Wen HA5932, Instruction Manual

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WARNING!

Extreme caution required when sanding paint.

 The dust residue may contain LEAD, which is 

poisonous. Exposure to even low levels of lead can cause irreversible brain and nervous system damage, to 

which young and unborn children are particularly vulnerable. Any pre-1960s building may have paint containing 

lead on wood or metal surfaces that has since been covered with additional layers of paint. Lead-based paints 

should only be removed by a professional and should not be removed using a sander. If you suspect that paint 

on surfaces contains lead, please seek professional advice.

WARNING!

Use a face mask and dust collection.

 Some wood and wood type products, such as MDF (Me-

dium Density Fiberboard), can produce dust that can be hazardous to your health. We recommend the use of a 

dust extraction system and an approved face mask with replaceable filters when using this machine.

SPECIFIC RULES FOR YOUR SPINDLE SANDER

REDUCING KICKBACK

Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or snagged 

rotating wheel, backing pad, brush or any other accesso-

ry. Pinching or snagging causes rapid stalling of the ro-

tating accessory, which in turn causes the uncontrolled 

power tool to be forced in the direction opposite of the 

accessory’s rotation at the point of binding.

Kickback is the result of power tool misuse and/or in-

correct operating procedures or conditions and can be 

avoided by taking the proper precautions as given below.

1. Maintain a firm grip on the power tool and position 

your body and arm to allow you to resist kickback forces. 

Always use auxiliary handle, if provided, for maximum 

control over kickback or torque reaction during start-up. 

The operator can control kickback forces, if proper pre-

cautions are taken.

2. Never place your hand near the rotating accessory. 

The accessory may kick back over your hand.

3. Do not position your body in the area where the power 

tool will move if kickback occurs. Kickback will propel 

the tool in the direction opposite to the wheel’s move-

ment at the point of snagging.

4. Use special care when working corners, sharp edges, 

etc. Avoid bouncing and snagging the accessory. Cor-

ners, sharp edges or bouncing have a tendency to snag 

the rotating accessory and cause loss of control or kick-

back

VIBRATION SAFETY

This tool vibrates during use. Repeated or long-

term exposure to vibration may cause temporary 

or permanent physical injury, particularly to the 

hands, arms and shoulders. To reduce the risk of 

vibration-related injuries:

1. First, be examined by a doctor and then have 

regular medical check-ups to ensure medical 

problems are not being caused or worsened from 

using this tool. People who are pregnant, have 

impaired blood circulation to the hand, past hand 

injuries, nervous system disorders, diabetes, or 

Raynaud’s disease should NOT use this tool.

2. If you feel any symptoms related to vibration 

(such as tingling, numbness, and white or blue 

fingers), stop working and seek medical advice as 

soon as possible.

3. Do not smoke during use. Nicotine reduces the 

blood supply to the hands and fingers, increasing 

the risk of vibration-related injury.

4. Wear suitable work gloves to reduce the effects 

of vibration.

5. Hold the tool firmly enough to keep safe control 

of it, but NOT too tightly. The risk associated with 

vibration is increased when the gripping force is 

high. Let the tool do the work.

6. Take vibration-free breaks during each day of 

work.