-4- G1531 Edge Sander
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1144..MMAAIINNTTAAIINNTTOOOOLLSSWWIITTHHCCAARREE..Keep
tools sharp and clean for best and safest
performance. Follow instructions for lubri-
cating and changing accessories.
1155..DDIISSCCOONNNNEECCTTTTOOOOLLSSbefore servicing
and changing accessories, such as blades,
bits, cutters, and the like.
1166..RREEDDUUCCEETTHHEERRIISSKKOOFFUUNNIINNTTEENNTTIIOONNAALL
SSTTAARRTTIINNGG..Make sure switch is in off posi-
tion before plugging in.
1177..UUSSEERREECCOOMMMMEENNDDEEDDAACCCCEESSSSOORRIIEESS..
Consult the owner’s manual for recom-
mended accessories. The use of improper
accessories may cause risk of injury.
1188..CCHHEECCKKDDAAMMAAGGEEDDPPAARRTTSS..Before further
use of the tool, a guard or other part that is
damaged should be carefully checked to
determine that it will operate properly and
perform its intended function. Check for
alignment of moving parts, binding of mov-
ing parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and
any other conditions that may affect its oper-
ation. A guard or other part that is damaged
should be properly repaired or replaced.
1199..DDIIRREECCTTIIOONNOOFFFFEEEEDD..Feed work into a
blade or cutter against the direction of rota-
tion of the blade or cutter only.
2200..NNEEVVEERRLLEEAAVVEETTOOOOLLRRUUNNNNIINNGGUUNNAATT--
TTEENNDDEEDD..TTUURRNNPPOOWWEERROOFFFF..Don’t leave
tool until it comes to a complete stop.
99..UUSSEEPPRROOPPEERREEXXTTEENNSSIIOONNCCOORRDD. Make
sure your extension cord is in good condi-
tion. When using an extension cord, be
sure it is rated Hard Service (grade S) or
better. Conductor size must be 16 A.W.G.
for cords up to 100 feet in length. An under-
sized cord will cause a drop in line voltage
resulting in loss of power and overheating.
Your extension cord must also contain a
ground wire and plug pin. Always repair or
replace extension cords if they become
damaged. Minimum Gage for extension
cord: 1166AA..WW..GG..5500fftt
1166AA..WW..GG..110000fftt
1144AA..WW..GG..220000fftt
1122AA..WW..GG..330000fftt
1100..WWEEAARRPPRROOPPEERRAAPPPPAARREELL..Do not wear
loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings,
bracelets, or other jewelry which may get
caught in moving parts. Non-slip footwear
is recommended. Wear protective hair cov-
ering to contain long hair.
1111..AALLWWAAYYSSUUSSEESSAAFFEETTYYGGLLAASSSSEESS..Also
use face or dust mask if cutting operation is
dusty. Everyday eyeglasses only have
impact resistant lenses, they are NOT safe-
ty glasses.
1122..SSEECCUURREEWWOORRKK..Use clamps or a vise to
hold work when practical. It’s safer than
using your hand and frees both hands to
operate tool.
1133..DDOONN’’TTOOVVEERRRREEAACCHH..Keep proper footing
and balance at all times.
