Use and Care Manual

BELT SANDER SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING! Do not operate the power tool until you have read and understood the following instructions and
the warning labels.
12. Replacing the Sanding Belt. Replace the sanding
belt as soon as it becomes worn or torn. Torn sanding
belts can cause deep scratches that are difficult to re-
move. Ensure that the sanding belt is the correct size for
the machine. After changing a sanding belt, rotate the
belt to make sure it doesn’t hit any part of the tool.
13. Cleaning Your Sander. Clean and maintain your tool
periodically. When cleaning a tool, be careful not to dis-
assemble any portion of the tool. Internal wires may be
misplaced or pinched and safety guard return springs
may be improperly mounted. Certain cleaning agents
such as gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, ammonia, etc.
may damage plastic parts.
KICKBACK SAFETY
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 posi-
tion your body and arm to allow you to resist kickback
forces. Always use the auxiliary handle, if provided, for
maximum control over kickback or torque reaction dur-
ing start-up. The operator can control torque reactions
or kickback forces, if proper precautions 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 perma-
nent physical injury, particularly to the hands, arms and
shoulders. To reduce the risk of vibration-related inju-
ries:
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, dia-
betes, 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.
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