G2406 Safety Information
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• Always wear impact-resistant eye and face pro-
tection when involved with or near the opera-
tion, repair or maintenance of the tool or
changing accessories on the tool.
• Be sure all others in the area are wearing im-
pact-resistant eye and face protection.
• Daily measure the speed of a rotary sander or
polisher with a tachometer to make sure that it
is not greater than the RPM marked on the
backing pad, drum or abrasive.
• Ensure that the backing pad / abrasive is se-
curely clamped to the sander using the tools
provided.
• Ensure that the workpiece is securely fixed.
Accessory hazards
• Always shut off air supply, relieve hose of air
pressure and disconnect tool from air supply
when changing accessories.
• Use only recommended sizes and types of abra-
sives.
• Never use a backing pad, drum or abrasive with
a permitted speed lower than the air sander
speed.
• Never mount a grinding or cutting-off wheel on
a sander. A grinding wheel that bursts can
cause very serious injury or death when not
properly guarded.
• Use only coated abrasive sanding discs or
sheets properly secured to the backing pad pro-
vided with the air sander. Ensure that self-fix-
ing sanding discs are mounted concentrically.
Operating hazards
• Operators and maintenance personnel must be
physically able to handle the bulk, weight and
power of the tool.
• Hold the tool correctly: be ready to counteract
normal or sudden movements – have both
hands available.
• You can be cut, pinched or burned if you come
into contact with the sanding pad, abrasive or
the work surface. Avoid contact and wear suit-
able gloves to protect hands.
• Inspect backing pad before each use. Do not
use if cracked or broken, or if it has been
dropped.
• Never run the tool unless the abrasive is ap-
plied to the workpiece.
• There is a risk of electrostatic discharge if used
on plastic and other non-conductive materials.
• When using a tool that is designed to have a
guard, the guard should be in place to offer
protection from grinding swarf and other de-
bris.
Repetitive motion hazards
• When using a power tool to perform work-re-
lated activities, the operator might experience
discomfort in the hands, arms, shoulders, neck,
or other parts of the body.
• Adopt a comfortable posture whilst maintain-
ing secure footing and avoiding awkward or
off-balance postures. Changing posture during
extended tasks can help avoid discomfort and
fatigue.
• Do not ignore symptoms such as persistent or
recurring discomfort, pain, throbbing, aching,
tingling, numbness, burning sensation, or stiff-
ness. Stop using the tool, tell your employer
and consult a physician.
Noise and Vibration hazards
• High sound levels can cause permanent hearing
loss and other problems such as tinnitus. Use
hearing protection as recommended by your
employer or occupational health and safety reg-
ulations.
• Exposure to vibration can cause disabling dam-
age to the nerves and blood supply of the hands
and arms. Wear warm clothing and keep your
hands warm and dry. If numbness, tingling,
pain or whitening of the skin occurs, stop using
tool, tell your employer and consult a physi-
cian.
• Hold the tool in a light but safe grip because
the risk from vibration is generally greater
when the grip force is higher. Where possible
support the weight of the tool with a balancer.
• To prevent unnecessary increases in noise and
vibration levels:
• Operate and maintain the tool, and select,
maintain and replace the accessories and
consumables, in accordance with this in-
struction manual;
• Use damping materials to prevent work-
pieces from “ringing.”
