Purpose Of Use; Work Area Safety - Beta 1897 Notice D'utilisation Et Instructions

OPERATION MANUAL AND INSTRUCTIONS ISTRUZIONI PER L'USO
OPERATION MANUAL AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR BENCH SANDER MANUFACTURED BY:
BETA UTENSILI S.P.A.
Via A. Volta 18,
20845 Sovico (MB)
ITALY
Original documentation drawn up in ITALIAN.
CAUTION
IMPORTANT! READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE USING THE
SANDER. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE SAFETY STANDARDS AND
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
Store the safety instructions with care and hand them over to the users.

PURPOSE OF USE

- The bench sander can be used for the following purposes:
• Sanding surfaces of objects made from several materials: metal, glass, ceramic, wood etc.
• Type of grit to use: red corundum, glass microspheres, garnet
• Must be connected to a vacuum cleaning system
- The bench sander must not be used for the following operations:
• Use on people or animals
• Use on materials which can generate an explosive environment in the cabin
• Use in environments containing potentially explosive atmospheres
• Use in damp or wet environments; exposure to rain or snow
• Use for any applications other than stated ones

WORK AREA SAFETY

Use the sander in a dry area, avoiding humidity.
Clean and collect any grit residues from the floor (slipping hazard).
Connect a vacuum cleaner to the sander.
Do not operate the sander in environments containing potentially explosive atmospheres, because sparks may be
generated which can ignite the dust or fumes.
Avoid contact with live equipment, as electric shocks may be caused.
Keep children and bystanders away from your workplace while operating the sander. Other people may distract you.
Do not use the sander near flammable material.
PERSONNEL SAFETY
- Stay alert; watch what you are doing. Do not use the sander while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
- Do not point the air flow to yourself or other people. Compressed air can cause serious injury.
- Always use the following personal protective equipment:
• eye protection
• protective gloves against physical agents
• protective workwear
• safety shoes
- Always use the sander with a vacuum cleaner.
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