General Safety; Intended Use - Festool BS 75 Notice D'utilisation D'origine

Belt sander
Technical data
Sanding width
Belt length
Wattage
Belt speed
no-load
rated load
Weight of machine
Degree of protection
The specifi ed illustrations can be found at the
beginning of the operating instructions.
Graphical symbols
Caution. Danger!
Read the operating instructions/notes
Wear ear protection!
Wear a dust mask!
Wear protective goggles!
1 Before starting up, please observe the
following
1.1

General Safety

WARNING!
instructions, illustrations and specifications
provided with this power tool. Failure to follow
all instructions listed below may result in electric
shock, fi re and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future
reference.
The term „power tool" in the warnings refers
to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or
battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
- Hold the power tool by insulated gripping sur-
faces, because the sanding surface 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.
Harmful/toxic dusts can occur during your work
(e.g. lead-containing paint, some types of wood
and metal). Contact with these dusts, especially
inhaling them, can represent a hazard for operat-
ing personnel or persons in the vicinity. Comply
with the safety regulations that apply in your coun-
try. Connect the electric power tool to a suitable
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BS 75/BS 75 E
75 mm
533 mm
800/1,010 W
315/200 – 380 m/min
265/150 – 320 m/min
3.8 kg
Read all safety warnings,
extraction system.
To protect your health, wear a P2 protec-
tive mask.
- Before doing any work to the machine, fi rst re-
move the plug from the mains.
- Only insert plug when machine is switched off.
- Use the machine only for dry sanding.
- Materials containing asbestos are not to be
/II worked.
- Always connect to a dust bag or external dust
extraction device.
- When sanding take care the cable does not come
into contact with the sanding belt.
- The damaged cord must be exchanged imme-
diately by a specialist.
- Repairs should only be carried out by qualifi ed
personnel.
- Use only original spare parts.
- Only for AS/NZS: The tool shall always be sup-
plied via residual current device with a rated
residual current of 30 mA or less.
1.2

Intended use

All-purpose sander for sanding wood, plastics,
metals and building materials; using the appro-
priate sanding belts, surfaces, edges, lippings
and rebates can be rough or fi ne sanded; with
the Type BS 75 E - Set, using the sanding frame,
high-grade workpiece surfaces such as veneers
etc., can be sanded.
The operation and application of the sander can
be extended with the accessories listed.
Generally accepted accident prevention regula-
tion and the enclosed »Safety Instructions« for
the avoidance of accidents when working with the
electric tools, must be complied with.
The manufacturer is not liable for damages
caused by unauthorized changes or the use of
external accessories with the machine.
The user is liable for damage and injury
resulting from incorrect usage!
1.3 Metalworking
The following precautions are to be taken when
processing metals for safety reasons:
- Connect a residual current operated device in
series before the tool.