1 operating manual
1 folder with «Safety Instructions»
1 operating tool
2.6 Use according to intended purpose
The orbital disk sander is exclusively intended for the
dry smooth surface finishing of wood, paints,
lacquers, filler, plaster and metal.
Any other use than described above is not
permissible. The manufacturer cannot be held liable
for any damage arising from such other use.
So as to use the machine as intended, comply with
the operating, maintenance and repair instructions
specified by Mafell.
2.7 Residual risks
Danger
Even if used in accordance with its
intended purpose and despite
conforming with the safety
instructions, residual risks caused
by the intended use will always
remain.
- Touching the abrasive grid or the grinding disk
during grinding.
- Touching live parts with the housing open and the
mains plug not removed.
- Hearing can be impaired when working for long
periods without ear protectors.
- - Emission of harmful wood dusts when working for
long periods without extraction.
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Safety instructions
Danger
Always observe the following safety
instructions and the safety
regulations applicable in the
respective country of use!
General instructions:
- Children and adolescents must not operate this
machine. This rule does not apply to young
persons receiving training and being supervised by
an expert.
- Never work without the protection devices
prescribed for the respective operating sequence
and do not make any changes to the machine that
could impair safety.
- When operating the machine outdoors, use of an
earth-leakage circuit-breaker is recommended.
- Damaged cables or plugs must be immediately
replaced. Replacement may only be carried out by
Mafell or an authorised MAFELL service workshop
in order to avoid safety hazards.
- Avoid sharp bends in the cable. Especially when
transporting and storing the machine, do not wind
the cable around the machine.
Instructions on the use of personal protective
equipment:
- Always wear ear protectors during work.
- Dust arising during work is often hazardous (e.g.
when processing oak and beech wood, mineral
materials, metal or coats of paint containing lead or
other harmful substances) and should not enter the
body. Do not touch or inhale the dust. Use a dust
extraction and in addition wear a dust protection
mask. Remove any deposited dust thoroughly, e.g.
by vacuuming it with a special vacuum cleaner.
Please also observe these instructions when
changing the filter bag
Instructions on operation:
- Do not reach with your hands into the oscillation
range of the abrasive grid or its mounting. With
your other hand, support the supplementary
handle or the motor casing.
- Never support the workpiece in your hand or over
your leg. Secure the workpiece against a sturdy
support.
- Whenever possible, secure the workpiece against
slipping, e.g. with screw clamps.
- Provide for an unobstructed and slip-proof location
with adequate lighting.
- Only use abrasive grids with the dimensions
specified in these operating instructions.
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