the device. Many accidents have their origins
in poorly maintained electrical power tools.
f) Keep cutting tools clean and sharp.
Carefully maintained cutting tools with sharp
cutting edges are less likely to jam and are
easier to control.
g) Use the electrical power tool, accesso-
ries, inserted tools etc. in accordance
with these instructions and advice, and
the stipulations drawn up for this par-
ticular type of device. In doing this, take
into account the working conditions
and the task in hand. The use of electrical
power tools for purposes other than those in-
tended can lead to dangerous situations.
5. Service
a) Have your device repaired at the ser-
vice centre or by qualified specialist
personnel using original manufacturer
parts only. This will ensure that your device
remains safe to use.
Safety advice relating
specifically to random
orbital sanders
pOISONOUS DUSTS!
The working of materials that can produce
harmful / toxic dusts presents a health risk for
the operator and for people located in the
close vicinity.
A void sanding lead-based paints or
other materials that are hazardous to
health.
M aterial containing asbestos may not
be worked. Asbestos is considered to be a
carcinogen.
Wear safety glasses and a
dust protection mask!
S ecure the workpiece firmly. Use
clamps or a vice to firmly hold the workpiece.
This results in a safer grip than with your hand.
U nder no circumstances should you
place your hands next to or in front of
General safety advice for electrical power tools
the appliance or on the area to be
worked, you could be seriously injured if you
slip or stumble.
A lways run the power cable away
from the appliance to the rear.
E nsure that nobody is endangered by
flying sparks. Remove combustible materials
from the immediate vicinity. Flying sparks are
produced when metals are ground.
do not overheat. Always empty the dust
container before taking a break from work.
Grinding dust in the dust sack, microfilter, paper
sack (or in the filter sack or filter of the vacuum
cleaner) can ignite automatically under unfa-
vour-able conditions such as flying sparks when
metal is being ground. There is a par-ticular
hazard if the grinding dust is mixed with paint or
polyurethane residues or other chemical sub-
stances and the material being ground is hot
after being worked on for a prolonged period.
W hen working for extended periods
on wood and, in particular, materials
that produce dusts that are hazardous
to health, connect the appliance to an
appropriate external suction device.
p rovide for sufficient ventilation when
working plastics, varnishes and paints.
T he electric tool must only be used for
dry grinding. The penetration of water into
the electric device increases the risk of an elec-
tric shock.
I ntroduce the appliance to the work
piece with it switched on. On task com-
pletion, lift the appliance from the work piece
and then switch it off.
p ermit the switched off appliance to
come to a complete standstill before
putting it down.
T he appliance must always be kept
clean, dry and free of oil or grease.
K eep your workplace clean. Material
mixtures are particularly dangerous. Light metal
dust can burn or explode.
CAUTION! DANGER OF FIRE!
Ensure that the material being
ground and the grinder itself
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