INTENDED USE
The machine is intended for sanding and cutting on wood, plasterboard, soft plastics
and metals.
SPECIAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, because the belt may contact its own
cord. Cutting a "live" wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" and
could give the operator an electric shock.
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Contact with or inhalation of harmful / toxic dusts arising from
sanding painted surfaces, woods and metals can endanger the health
of operator and bystanders.
WARNING
1. Take special care to guard against these dusts, including the following:
• All persons entering the work area must wear an approved mask specially
designed for protection against harmful / toxic dusts, in addition to using the dust
extraction facility, and keeping work area well ventilated.
• Children and pregnant women must not enter the work area.
• Do not eat; drink or smoke in the work area. Any pre - 1960 building may have paint
containing lead on wood or metal surfaces. If you suspect work-piece contains
lead seek professional advice.
2. Some wood and wood type products especially MDF (Medium Density
Fibreboard) can produce dust that can be hazardous to your health. We
recommend the use of an approved face mask with replaceable filters when
using this machine in addition to using the dust extraction facility.
3. Hold the machine correctly using two hands and adopt a stable stance, make
sure that the mains cable is prevented from coming into contact with the
machine or getting caught up on other objects preventing completion of the
sanding pass.
4. This tool is intended to remove surface material using an abrasive medium.
5. Ensure that you have removed foreign objects such as nails and screws from
the work-piece before commencing sanding.
6. Do not use it for wet sanding, for dry sanding only.
7. Where possible, secure smaller work-pieces to prevent them from moving
under the sander.
8. Do not force the sander, let the tool do the work at a reasonable speed.
Overloading will occur if too much pressure is applied and the motor slows,
resulting in inefficient sanding and possible damage to the sander motor.
9. Do not use the dust collection box when sanding metal. The hot metal