Clarke®American Sanders B-2 (CE) Operator's Manual FORM NO. 70162B - 3 -
DANGERmeans: Severe bodily injury or death can occur to youor other personnel if the DAN-
GER statementsfound on thismachine or inthis Operator'sManual are
ignoredorarenotadheredto. ReadandobserveallDANGER statements
foundin this Operator'sManualandonyourmachine.
WARNINGmeans: Injury can occur to you or to other personnel if the WARNING statements
foundonyourmachineorinthisOperator'sManualareignored or are not
adheredto. Readandobserveall WARNING statements found in this
Operator'sManualandonyourmachine.
CAUTIONmeans: Damage can occur to the machine or to other property if the CAUTION state-
mentsfoundonyourmachineorinthisOperator'sManualareignoredorare
notadheredto. Readand observe all CAUTION statementsfoundinthis
Operator'sManualandonyourmachine.
DANGER: FailuretoreadtheOperator'sManualbeforeoperatingorservicingthissandingequipment
could result in injury to the operator or to bystanders and could cause damage to the
equipment. Read and observe all safety statements found in this manual and on the
sanding equipment. Make sure all labels, decals, warnings, cautions and instructions are
fastened to the equipment. Replace any that are damaged or missing. You must have
training in the operation of this equipment before using it. If the operator is unable to
read this manual, have it explained fully before they attempt to use this equip-
ment.
DANGER: Sanding/finishingwoodfloorscancreateanenvironmentthatcanbeexplosive. The
followingsafetyproceduresmustbeadheredto:
• Cigarette lighters, pilot lights and any other source of ignition can create an explosion
when active during a sanding session. All sources of ignition should be extinguished or
removedentirelyifpossiblefromtheworkarea.
• Workareasthatarepoorlyventilatedcancreateanexplosiveenvironmentwhencertain
combustible materials are in the atmosphere, i.e., solvents, thinners, alcohol, fuels,
certain finishes, wood dust and other combustible materials. Floor sanding equipment
cancause flammable material and vapors toburn. Readthemanufacturer'slabelonall
chemicals used to determine combustibility. Keep the work area well ventilated.
• Spontaneouscombustion or an explosioncan occur whenworking with sandingdust.
The sanding dust can self-ignite and cause injury or damage. Sanding dust should be
disposed of properly. Always empty the sanding dust into a metal container that is
locatedoutside ofanybuilding(s).
• Remove the contents of the dust bag when the bag is 1/3 full. Remove the contents of
the dust bag each time you finish using the equipment. Never leave a dust bag unat-
tended with sanding dust in it.
• Do not empty the contents of the dust bag into a fire.
• Hitting a nail while sanding can cause sparks and create an explosion or fire. Always
usea hammer andpunch tocountersink allnails beforesanding floors.
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