Additional Safety Rules For Belt Sanders; Know Your Product - SPARKY PROFESSIONAL MBS 976 Notice Originale

5. SERVICE
a) 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 rules
for belt sanders
▪ Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces,
because the belt may contact its own cord. Cut-
ting a "live" wire may make exposed metal parts of the
power tool "live" and shock the operator.
▪ Always wear eye and ear protection and use a
dust mask. The dust and abrasive particles separat-
ed during operation may seriously injure your health.
▪ Always remove the plug from the mains socket
before making any adjustments or maintenance,
including changing the sanding belt.
▪ While operating the machine, always hold it firmly
with both hands and provide for a secure stance.
The power tool is guided more securely with both
hands.
▪ Use the machine for dry sanding only. Penetration
of water into the machine increases the risk of an elec-
tric shock.
▪ Do not use worn, torn or heavily clogged sand-
ing belts. Damaged sanding belts can tear apart, be
thrown from the machine and injure somebody.
▪ Fully unwind cable drum extensions to avoid potential
overheating.
▪ When an extension cable is required, you must en-
sure that it has the right ampere rating for your power
tool and is in safe electrical condition.
▪ The outer metal parts and the bits may get hot after
continuous operation. Do not touch the bit or the work
piece immediately after operation - they may be ex-
tremely hot and you may get serious burns.
▪ After long working periods external metal parts and
accessories could be hot.
▪ If possible, always use clamps or a vice to hold your
work.
▪ Apply the machine to the workpiece only when
switched on and switch the machine off only after it
has been lifted away from the workpiece.
▪ Always switch off before you put the sander down.
▪ Apply slight pressure during operation. The machine
own weight is sufficient for good sanding perfor-
mance. Excessive increase of pressure does not in-
crease sanding capacity, but causes motor overheat-
ing and belt wear.
▪ The dust, separated while processing materials, con-
taining quartz (SiO ) is dangerous to your health. Do
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not process materials containing asbestos.
▪ When sanding wood, always connect the dust bag or
use a dust extraction system.
▪ Before using the sander with metal, always remove
the dust bag from the outlet as sparks may ignite the
dust or the bag.
▪ Do not touch the moving sanding belt.
▪ Ensure that you have removed foreign objects such as
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nails and screws from the work before commencing
sanding.
▪ Rags, cloths, cord, string and the like should never be
left around the work area.
▪ Before using the tool on an actual work piece, switch
on and let it run for a while. Operate the tool at least
200 mm away from your face and body.
WARNING: Before connecting a tool to a
power source (mains socket power point receptacle,
outlet, etc.) be sure that the voltage supply is the same
as that specified on the nameplate of the tool. A power
source with a voltage greater than that specified for the
tool can result in serious injury to the user, as well as
damage to the tool.
▪ A power source with a voltage greater than that speci-
fied for the tool can result in serious injury to the user,
as well as damage to the tool.
▪ If in doubt, do not plug in the tool.
▪ Using a power source with a voltage less than the
nameplate rating is harmful to the motor.
▪ The tool must be used only for its prescribed purpose.
Any use other than those mentioned in this Manual
will be considered a case of misuse. The user and not
the manufacturer shall be liable for any damage or in-
jury resulting from such cases of misuse.
▪ To use this tool properly, you must observe the safety
regulations, the assembly instructions and the oper-
ating instructions to be found in this Manual. All per-
sons who use and service the machine have to be
acquainted with this Manual and must be informed
about its potential hazards. Children and frail people
must not use this tool. Children should be supervised
at all times if they are in the area in which the tool is
being used. It is also imperative that you observe the
accident prevention regulations in force in your area.
The same applies for general rules of occupational
health and safety.
▪ The manufacturer shall not be liable for any changes
made to the tool nor for any damage resulting from
such changes.
Even when the tool is used as prescribed it is not pos-
sible to eliminate all residual risk factors. The following
hazards may arise in connection with the tool's construc-
tion and design:
▪ Damage to the lungs if an effective dust mask is not
worn.
▪ Damage to hearing if effective earmuffs are not worn.
▪ SPARKY power tools must not be used outdoors in
rainy weather, or in moist environment (after rain) or in
close vicinity with easily flammable liquids and gases.
The working place should be well lit.

Know your product

Before using the power tool, familiarize yourself with all
the operating features and safety requirements.
Use the tool and accessories only for the applications
intended. All other applications are expressly ruled out.
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