Promaker PRO-LO180 User manual

1/4”Sheet Grip Sander 180W
User’s Manual
Model No.: PRO-LO180
English: 2 I Español:16

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SAFETY GUIDELINES -
DEFINITIONS
It is important for you to read
and understand this manual. The
information it contains relates to
protecting YOUR SAFETY and
PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The
symbols below are used to help
you recognize this information.
DANGER: Indicates an
imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a
potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
NOTICE: Used without the safety
alert symbol indicates potentially
failure to do so can result in property
damage.
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY
WARNINGS
WARNING: Read all safety
warnings and all instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in electric
shock, re and/or serious injury.
SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND
INSTRUCTIONS.
The term “power tool” in the
warnings refers to your mains-
operated (corded) power tool or
battery-operated (cordless) power
tool.
1) WORK AREA SAFETY
a) Keep work area clean and well
lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite
accidents.
b) Do not operate power tools
in explosive atmospheres, such
as in the presence of ammable
liquids, gases or dust. Power tools
create sparks which may ignite the
dust or fumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders
away while operating a power
tool. Distractions can cause you to
lose control.
2) ELECTRICAL SAFETY
a) Power tool plugs must match
the outlet. Never modify the plug
in any way. Do not use any adapter
plugs with earthed (grounded)
power tools. Unmodied plugs
and matching outlets will reduce risk
of electric shock.
b) Avoid body contact with
earthed or grounded surfaces
such as pipes, radiators, ranges
and refrigerators. There is an
increased risk of electric shock if
your body is earthed or grounded.

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c) Do not expose power tools
to rain or wet conditions. Water
entering a power tool will increase
the risk of electric shock.
d) Do not abuse the cord. Never
use the cord for carrying, pulling
or unplugging the power tool.
Keep cord away from heat, oil,
sharp edges or moving parts.
Damaged or entangled cords
increase the risk of electric shock.
e) When operating a power tool
outdoors, use an extension cord
suitable for outdoor use. Use
of a cord suitable for outdoor use
reduces the risk of electric shock.
f) If operating a power tool in a
damp location is unavoidable, use
a ground fault circuit interrupter
(GFCI) protected supply. Use of
a GFCI reduces the risk of electric
shock.
3) PERSONAL SAFETY
a) Stay alert, watch what you are
doing and use common sense
when operating a power tool. Do
not use a power tool while you
are tired or under the inuence
of drugs, alcohol or medication.
A moment of inattention while
operating power tools may result in
serious personal injury.
b) Use personal protective
equipment. Always wear eye
protection. Protective equipment
such as dust mask, nonskid safety
shoes,hard hat,orhearing protection
used for appropriate conditions will
reduce personal injuries.
c) Prevent unintentional starting.
Ensure the switch is in the off
position before connecting to
power source and/ or battery
pack, picking up or carrying the
tool. Carrying power tools with your
nger on the switch or energizing
power tools that have the switch on
invites accidents.
d) Remove any adjusting key or
wrench before turning the power
tool on. A wrench or a key left
attached to a rotating part of the
power tool may result in personal
injury.
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper
footing and balance at all times.
This enables better control of the
power tool in unexpected situations.
f) Dress properly. Do not wear
loose clothing or jewelry. Keep
your hair, clothing and gloves
away from moving parts. Loose
clothes, jewelry or long hair can be
caught in moving parts.
g) If devices are provided for the
connection of dust extraction and
collection facilities, ensure these
are connected and properly used.
Use of dust collection can reduce
dust-related hazards.

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4) POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
a) Do not force the power tool. Use
the correct power tool for your
application. The correct power tool
will do the job better and safer at the
rate for which it was designed.
b) Do not use the power tool if
the switch does not turn it on
and off. Any power tool that cannot
be controlled with the switch is
dangerous and must be repaired.
c) Disconnect the plug from
the power source and/or the
battery pack from the power tool
before making any adjustments,
changing accessories, or storing
power tools.
Such preventive safety measures
reduce the risk of starting the power
tool accidentally.
d) Store idle power tools out of
the reach of children and do not
allow persons unfamiliar with the
power tool or these instructions
to operate the power tool. Power
tools are dangerous in the hands of
untrained users.
e) Maintain power tools. Check
for misalignment or binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts
and any other condition that may
affect the power tool’s operation.
If damaged, have the power
tool repaired before use. Many
accidents are caused by poorly
maintained power tools.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and
clean. Properly maintained cutting
tools with sharp cutting edges are
less likely to bind and are easier to
control.
g) Use the power tool, accessories
and tool bits, etc. in accordance
with these instructions, taking
into account the working
conditions and the work to be
performed. Use of the power tool
for operations different from those
intended could result in a hazardous
situation.
5) SERVICE
Have your power tool serviced by
a qualied repair person using
only identical replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the
power tool is maintained.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
WARNING: ALWAYS use safety
glasses. Everyday eye glasses
are NOT safety glasses. A lso use
face or dust mask if operation is
dusty. ALWAYS WEAR CERTIFIED
SAFETY EQUIPMENT:
• ANSI Z87.1 eye protection
(CAN/CSA Z94.3)
• ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing
protection
•NIOSH/OSHA/MSHA respiratory
protection
• Sanding of lead-based paint is

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not recommended. See Sanding
Lead Based Paint for additional
information before sanding paint.
• Clean your tool out periodically.
WARNING: Some dust created
by power sanding, sawing,
grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities contains
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive
harm. Some examples of these
chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks
and cement and other masonry
products, and
• arsenic and chromium from
chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures
varies, depending on how often you
do this type of work. To reduce your
exposure to these chemicals: work
in a well ventilated area, and work
with approved safety equipment,
such as those dust masks that
are specially designed to lter out
microscopic particles.
• Avoid prolonged contact
with dust from power sanding,
sawing, grinding, drilling, and
other construction activities.
Wear protective clothing and
wash exposed areas with soap
and water. Allowing dust to get into
your mouth, eyes, or lay on the skin
may promote absorption of harmful
chemicals.
SYMBOLS
The label on your tool may include
the following symbols. The symbols
and their denitions are as follows:
V Volts
A Amperes
Hz Hertz
W Watts
min minutes
or AC alternating current
or DC direct current
no
no load speed
Class I Construction
(grounded)
Earthing terminal
Class II Construction
(double insulated)
Safety alert symbol
/Min or
rpm
Revolutions or
reciprocation per
minute
Read instruction
manual before use
Use proper
respiratory protection
Use proper eye
protection
Use proper hearing
protection

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When using an extension cord, be
sure to use one heavy enough to
carry the current your product will
draw. An undersized cord will cause
a drop in line voltage resulting in
loss of power and overheating. The
following table shows the correct
size to use depending on cord length
and nameplate ampere rating. If in
doubt, use the next heavier gage.
The smaller the gage number, the
heavier the cord.
Minimum Gage for Cord Sets
Volts Total Length of Cord in Feet
120V 0-25 26-50 51-100 101-150
(0-7,6m)(7,6-15,2m)(15,2-30,4m)(30,4-45,7m)
Ampere Rating
More Not more American Wire Gage
Than Than
0 -6 18 16 16 14
Functional Description
1. On/off switch
2. Palm grip
3. Dust bag assembly
4. Dust chute
5. Sandpaper clamp
6. Sandpaper clamping lever
7. Backing pad
8. Cooling vents
9. Sandpaper hole punch
10. Sandpaper
SAFETY WARNINGS AND
INSTRUCTIONS: SANDERS
• ALWAYS USE PROPER EYE AND
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION.
• Clean your tool out periodically.
• Do not operate the unit without the
dust collection bag assembled to
the unit.
• Empty dust bag frequently,
especially when sanding
resin coated surfaces such as
polyurethane, varnish, shellac,
etc. Dispose of coated dust
particles according to the nish
manufacturer’s guidelines, or place
in a metal can with a tight-tting
metal lid. Remove coated dust
particles from the premises daily.
The accumulation of ne sanding
dust particles may self ignite and
cause re.
OTHER IMPORTANT SAFETY
WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
SANDING
SANDING LEAD BASED PAINT
Sanding of lead based paint is

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NOT RECOMMENDED due to
the difculty of controlling the
contaminated dust. The greatest
danger of lead poisoning is to
children and pregnant women.
Since it is difcult to identify whether
or not a paint contains lead without
a chemical analysis, we recommend
the following precautions when
sanding any paint:
PERSONAL SAFETY
• No children or pregnant women
should enter the work area where
the paint sanding is being done until
all clean up is completed.
• A dust mask or respirator should
be worn by all persons entering
the work area. The lter should
be replaced daily or whenever the
wearer has difculty breathing.
• NOTE: Only those dust masks
suitable for working with lead paint
dust and fumes should be used.
Ordinary painting masks do not
offer this protection. See your local
hardware dealer for the proper
(NIOSH approved) mask.
• NO EATING, DRINKING or
SMOKING should be done in the
work area to prevent ingesting
contaminated paint particles.
Workers should wash and clean
up BEFORE eating, drinking or
smoking. Articles of food, drink, or
smoking should not be left in the
work area where dust would settle
on them.
ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
• Paint should be removed in such a
manner as to minimize the amount
of dust generated.
• Areas where paint removal is
occurring should be sealed with
plastic sheeting of 4 mils thickness.
• Sanding should be done in a
manner to reduce tracking of paint
dust outside the work area.
CLEANING AND DISPOSAL
• All surfaces in the work area
should be vacuumed and thoroughly
cleaned daily for the duration of the
sanding project. Vacuum lter bags
should be changed frequently.
• Plastic drop cloths should be
gathered up and disposed of along
with any dust chips or other removal
debris. They should be placed in
sealed refuse receptacles and
disposed of through regular trash
pick-up procedures. During clean
up, children and pregnant women
should be kept away from the
immediate work area.
• All toys, washable furniture and
utensils used by children should
be washed thoroughly before being
used again.
MOTOR
Be sure your power supply agrees

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with nameplate marking. 120 Volts
AC only means your tool will operate
on standard 60 Hz household
power. Do not operate AC tools on
DC. A rating of 120 volts AC/DC
means that you tool will operate on
standard 60 Hz AC or DC power.
This information is printed on the
nameplate. Lower voltage will cause
loss of power and can result in over-
heating. All PROMAKER® tools are
factory-tested; if this tool does not
operate, check the power supply
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:To reduce the risk of
injury, turn off and unplug the tool
before making any adjustments or
removing or installing attachments
or accessories.
INSTALLING THE DUST BAG
ASSEMBLY
1. Insert the dust bag assembly (3)
into the dust chute (4) (Fig. A).
NOTE: Make sure the assembly
tabs insert into the matching slots in
the dust chute.
2. Rotate the dust bag assembly
CLOCKWISE approximately 15° to
lock it into place.
NOTE: Remove and clean the dust
bag assembly periodically to remove
accumulated dust from the dust bag.
REMOVING & CLEANING THE
DUST BAG
1. Remove dust bag assembly (3)
by rotating the dust bag assembly
approximately 15° counter-
clockwise and pulling it out of the
dust chute.
2. Remove the dust bag (3a) from
the dust bag support (3b) by opening
the elasticized end of the dust bag
(3c) and sliding it off the dust bag
support (Fig. B).
3. Carefully shake the dust bag with
the elasticized opening pointing
downward to remove the sanding
dust.
NOTE: It is best to perform this
function outdoors over a trash can to

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prevent sanding dust from escaping
into the work area.
4. Once the sanding dust is removed
from the dust bag, reinstall the dust
bag onto the dust bag support.
5. Reinstall the dust bag assembly
into the dust chute as noted above.
INSTALLING SANDPAPER
WARNING: Unplug the sander
from the power source before
installing or changing the sandpaper.
1. Lift up and outward on the front
and rear sandpaper clamp levers (6)
at the front and rear of the backing
pad (7) (Fig. C).
2. Insert one end of the ¼ sheet
sandpaper (10) with grit side up into
the open front sandpaper clamp (5),
making sure it is aligned with the
backing pad. Lift the sandpaper
clamp lever up and inward to lock
the sandpaper into the clamp.
3. Wrap the sandpaper sheet around
the backing pad and insert it into the
open rear sandpaper clamp (Fig. 4).
NOTE: Make sure the sandpaper is
pulled tight over the backing pad for
proper sanding operation.
4. Lift the sandpaper clamp lever up
and inward to lock the sandpaper
into the clamp.
PUNCHING HOLES IN
SANDPAPER
The sandpaper must have 8 holes
punched in it to allow the sanding
dust to escape from the working
surface. The pattern of these holes
must match the hole pattern on
the sanding pad. If the sandpaper
you are using does not have the
holes punched, use the hole punch
supplied with the tool to pierce the
sandpaper in the correct locations.
1. Install the sandpaper as shown in
Fig. C.
2. Place the hole punch (9) on a
sturdy at surface (Fig. D).

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3. Align the corner of the sanding
pad (10) with the corner of the hole
punch. This will ensure the holes are
punched in the correct location.
4. When the sanding pad is correctly
aligned on the hole punch, press the
sanding pad rmly onto the hole
punch.
NOTE: The sharp pegs in the hole
punch will pierce the sandpaper in
the correct location.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury, let the tool work at its own
pace. Do not overload.
WARNING: Shock hazard. Under
no circumstances should this
product be used near water.
WARNING: Always wear safety
goggles or safety glasses with side
shields when operating your sander.
Failure to do so could result in
foreign objects being thrown into
your eyes resulting in possible
serious eye damage.
Always wear an appropriate dust
mask and hearing protection when
using your sander.
ON/OFF SWITCH
To turn the switch ON, press the
button marked on the ON/OFF
switch (1) (Fig. E).
To turn the switch OFF, press the
button marked on the ON/OFF
switch (2).
SANDING
Clamp or otherwise secure your
workpiece to prevent it from moving
under the sander while being
sanded.
WARNING: An unsecured
workpiece could be thrown toward
the operator causing injury.
Place the sander on the workpiece
so that the complete sandpaper
surface is in contact with the
workpiece. Turn the sander ON as
described above. Move the sander
slowly over workpiece making
successive passes in parallel lines,
circles, or crosswise movements.

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Because the orbital motion of the
sanding pad moves in tiny circles,
it is not necessary to move the
sander with the grain or in the same
direction for successive passes.
Upon completion of the sanding
operation, turn the sander OFF by
pressing on the opposite side of
the ON/OFF switch. Wait until the
sanding pad comes to a complete
stop before removing it from the
workpiece.
WARNING: Your sander should
only be turned ON when the entire
surface of the sanding pad is in
contact with the workpiece. Failure
to follow this sanding procedure
could result in loose sandpaper
which could result in possible injury.
NOTE: Hold the sander using the
grip on top of the sander. Be careful
NOT to cover the motor cooling
vents with your hand. Motor damage
may occur from over heating if the
cooling vents are covered.
DO NOT FORCE THE SANDER.
The weight of the sander usually
provides adequate pressure. Let
the sander and the sandpaper do
the work. Applying added pressure
will slow the motor, increase the
wear on the sandpaper and greatly
reduce the sander speed.
Motor damage may occur if
excessive downward pressure
is applied. It will also create an
inferior nish on sanded work. Any
nish or resin on wood will soften
from the frictional heat, causing the
sandpaper to become clogged very
quickly. Do not sand in one spot too
long as the sander’s rapid action
may remove too much material,
making the surface uneven.
Extended periods of sanding may
tend to overheat the motor. If this
occurs, turn sander OFF, wait
until the sanding pad comes to a
complete stop and remove it from
the workpiece. Check to make sure
your hand has not been covering
the cooling vents. Let the motor
cool before continuing the sanding

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operation.
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE
CAUSE
POSSIBLE
SOLUTION
Until will
not start
• Cord
not
plugged
in.
• Plug tool into a
working outlet.
• Circuit
fuse is
blown.
• Replace circuit fuse.
(If the product
repeatedly causes the
circuit fuse to blow,
discontinue use
immediately and have it
serviced at a
PROMAKER®service
center or authorized
servicer.)
• Circuit
break-
er is
tripped.
• Reset circuit breaker.
(If the product repeated-
ly causes the circuit
breaker to trip,
discontinue use
immediately and have it
serviced at a
PROMAKER®service
center or authorized
servicer.)
• Cord
or
switch is
dam-
aged.
• Have cord or switch
replaced at
PROMAKER® Service
Center or
Authorized Servicer
MAINTENANCE
Use only mild soap and damp cloth
to clean the tool. Never let any liquid
get inside the tool; never immerse
any part of the tool into a liquid.
IMPORTANT: To assure product
SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,
maintenance and adjustment (other
than those listed in this manual)
should be performed by authorized
service centers or other qualied
service personnel, always using
identical replacement parts.
ACCESSORIES
WARNING: Since accessories,
other than those offered by
PROMAKER®, have not been
tested with this product, use of such
accessories with this tool could be
hazardous. To reduce the risk of
injury, only PROMAKER®
recommended accessories should
be used with this product. A
complete line of accessories is
available from your PROMAKER®
Service Center or a PROMAKER®
Authorized Warranty Service
Center. Please visit our Web Site
www.promakertools.com for a
catalog or for the name of your
nearest supplier.

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WARRANTY
1. PROMAKER®,through its PX2
warranty for power tools, has the
following characteristics:
• It covers the products for 2 years
from the date of purchase against
any defect in its operation, for
faults in the materials or labor
used in its manufacture.
• Provides 2 years of free
maintenance service and labor
for replacement of consumables.
• Provides a trial period of
2 months where you can
exchange the tool for a higher
capacity one if the original does
not meet your requirement, by
paying the difference in price.
• All the attributes offered by the
warranty are valid presenting
the original purchase invoice.
2. For warranty service, please
contact the present the warranty
card and the original invoice for the
warranty service.
3. This Warranty DOES NOT
applies for:
• Transportation damages after sales.
• Services not provided by our
authorized service centers.
• Accessories and spare parts, if
any, provided in the package.
• Damage resulted from commercial
or industrial use, as this product is
intended for DIY use only.
•
EC DECLARATION OF
CONFORMITY
We hereby declare that the machine
described below complies with the
relevant basic safety Directives, both
in its basic design and construction
as well as in the version put into
circulation by us. This declaration
shall cease to be valid if the
machine is modied without our
prior approval.
Product: 1/4”Sheet Grip Sander
180W
Type: PRO-LO180

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PAUTAS DE SEGURIDAD/
DEFINICIONES
Es importante que lea y comprenda
este manual. La información
que contiene se relaciona con la
protección de SU SEGURIDAD y la
PREVENCIÓN DE PROBLEMAS.
Los símbolos que siguen se utilizan
para ayudarlo a reconocer esta
información.
PELIGRO: indica una situación
de peligro inminente que, si no se
evita, provocará la muerte o lesiones
graves.
ADVERTENCIA: indica una
situación de peligro potencial que, si
no se evita, provocará la muerte o
lesiones graves.
PRECAUCIÓN: indica una
situación de peligro potencial que, si
no se evita, provocará lesiones
leves o moderadas.
PRECAUCIÓN: utilizado sin el
símbolo de alerta de seguridad
indica una situación de peligro
potencial que, si no se evita, puede
provocar daños en la propiedad.
ADVERTENCIAS GENERALES
DE SEGURIDAD PARA
HERRAMIENTAS ELÉCTRICAS
ADVERTENCIA: Lea todas las
advertencias de seguridad e
instrucciones. El incumplimiento de
las advertencias e instrucciones
puede provocar descargas eléctricas,
incendios o lesiones graves
CONSERVE TODAS
LAS ADVERTENCIAS E
INSTRUCCIONES PARA
FUTURAS CONSULTAS.
El término “herramienta eléctrica”
incluido en las advertencias hace
referencia a las herramientas
eléctricas operadas con corriente
(con cable eléctrico) o a las
herramientas eléctricas operadas
con baterías (inalámbricas).
1) SEGURIDAD EN EL ÁREA DE
TRABAJO
a) Mantenga el área de trabajo
limpia y bien iluminada. Las áreas
abarrotadas y oscuras propician
accidentes.
b) No opere herramientas
eléctricas en atmósferas
explosivas, como ambientes
donde se encuentran líquidos,
gases o polvo inamables. Las
herramientas eléctricas originan
chispas que pueden encender el
polvo o los vapores.
c) Mantenga a los niños y
espectadores alejados de
la herramienta eléctrica en
funcionamiento. Las distracciones
pueden provocar la pérdida de
control.

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2) SEGURIDAD ELÉCTRICA
a) Los enchufes de la herramienta
eléctrica deben adaptarse al
tomacorriente. Nunca modique
el enchufe de ninguna manera. No
utilice ningún enchufe adaptador
con herramientas eléctricas con
conexión a tierra. Los enchufes no
modicados y que se adaptan a los
tomacorrientes reducirán el riesgo
de descarga eléctrica.
b) Evite el contacto corporal con
supercies puestas a tierra, como
por ejemplo tuberías, radiadores,
estufas y refrigeradores. Existe
mayor riesgo de descarga eléctrica
si su cuerpo está puesto a tierra.
c) No exponga las herramientas
eléctricas a la lluvia o a
condiciones de humedad. Si
ingresa agua a una herramienta
eléctrica, aumentará el riesgo de
descarga eléctrica.
d) No maltrate al cable. Nunca
utilice el cable para transportar,
tirar o desenchufar la herramienta
eléctrica. Mantenga el cable lejos
del calor, aceite, bordes alados
o piezas móviles. Los cables
dañados o enredados aumentan el
riesgo de descarga eléctrica.
e) Al operar una herramienta
eléctrica en el exterior, utilice
un cable prolongador adecuado
para tal uso. Utilice un cable
adecuado para uso en exteriores a
n de reducir el riesgo de descarga
eléctrica.
f) Si el uso de una herramienta
eléctrica en un lugar húmedo
es imposible de evitar, utilice
un suministro protegido con un
interruptor de circuito por falla a
tierra (GFCI). El uso de un GFCI
reduce el riesgo de descargas
eléctricas.
3) SEGURIDAD PERSONAL
a) Permanezca alerta, controle
lo que está haciendo y utilice el
sentido común cuando emplee
una herramienta eléctrica. No
utilice una herramienta eléctrica si
está cansado o bajo el efecto de
drogas, alcohol o medicamentos.
Un momento de descuido mientras
se opera una herramienta eléctrica
puede provocar lesiones personales
graves.
b) Utilice equipos de protección
personal. Siempre utilice
protección para los ojos. En las
condiciones adecuadas, el uso de
equipos de protección, como
máscaras para polvo, calzado de
seguridad antideslizante, cascos
o protección auditiva, reducirá las
lesiones personales.
c) Evite el encendido por
accidente. Asegúrese de que el
interruptor esté en la posición
de apagado antes de conectarlo
a la fuente de energía o paquete

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de baterías, o antes de levantar
o transportar la herramienta.
Transportar herramientas eléctricas
con el dedo apoyado en el interruptor
o enchufar herramientas eléctricas
con el interruptor en la posición
de encendido puede propiciar
accidentes.
d) Retire las llaves de ajuste
o llaves de tuercas antes de
encender la herramienta eléctrica.
Una llave de tuercas o una llave de
ajuste que se deje conectada a una
pieza giratoria de la herramienta
eléctrica pueden provocar lesiones
personales.
e) No se extralimite. Conserve el
equilibrio adecuado y manténgase
parado correctamente en todo
momento. Esto permite un mejor
control de la herramienta eléctrica
en situaciones inesperadas.
f) Use la vestimenta adecuada.
No use ropas holgadas ni joyas.
Mantenga el cabello, la ropa y los
guantes alejados de las piezas en
movimiento. Las ropas holgadas,
las joyas o el cabello largo pueden
quedar atrapados en las piezas en
movimiento.
g) Si se suministran dispositivos
para la conexión de accesorios
con nes de recolección y
extracción de polvo, asegúrese
de que estén conectados y que
se utilicen correctamente. El uso
de dispositivos de recolección de
polvo puede reducir los peligros
relacionados con el polvo.
4) USO Y MANTENIMIENTO DE
LA HERRAMIENTA ELÉCTRICA
a) No fuerce la herramienta
eléctrica. Utilice la herramienta
eléctrica correcta para el trabajo
que realizará. La herramienta
eléctrica correcta hará el trabajo
mejor y más seguro a la velocidad
para la que fue diseñada.
b) No utilice la herramienta
eléctrica si no puede encenderla
o apagarla con el interruptor.
Toda herramienta eléctrica que no
puede ser controlada mediante el
interruptor es peligrosa y debe ser
reparada.
c) Desconecte el enchufe de la
fuente de energía y/o el paquete
de baterías de la herramienta
eléctrica antes de realizar ajustes,
cambiar accesorios o almacenar
herramientas eléctricas. Estas
medidas de seguridad preventivas
reducen el riesgo de encender la
herramienta eléctrica en forma
accidental.
d) Guarde las herramientas
eléctricas que no están en uso
fuera del alcance de los niños y
no permita que otras personas
no familiarizadas con ella o con
estas instrucciones operen la
herramienta. Las herramientas
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manos de usuarios no entrenados.
e) Mantenimiento de las
herramientas eléctricas. Controle
que no haya piezas móviles mal
alineadas o trabadas, piezas
rotas y toda otra situación que
pueda afectar el funcionamiento
de las herramientas eléctricas.
Si encuentra daños, haga
reparar la herramienta eléctrica
antes de utilizarla. Se producen
muchos accidentes a causa de las
herramientas eléctricas que carecen
de un mantenimiento adecuado.
f) Mantenga las herramientas
de corte aladas y limpias.
Las herramientas de corte con
mantenimiento adecuado y con los
bordes de corte alados son menos
propensas a trabarse y son más
fáciles de controlar.
g) Utilice la herramienta eléctrica,
los accesorios y las brocas de la
herramienta, etc. de acuerdo con
estas instrucciones y teniendo en
cuenta las condiciones de trabajo
y el trabajo que debe realizarse. El
uso de la herramienta eléctrica para
operaciones diferentes de aquéllas
para las que fue diseñada podría
originar una situación peligrosa.
5) MANTENIMIENTO
Haga que una persona de
reparaciones calicada realice el
mantenimiento de su herramienta
eléctrica y utilice piezas de
repuesto idénticas solamente.
Esto garantizará la seguridad de la
herramienta eléctrica.
NORMAS DE SEGURIDAD
ESPECÍFICAS
ADVERTENCIA: USE SIEMPRE
LENTES DE SEGURIDAD. Los
anteojos de uso diario NO son
lentes de seguridad. Utilice
también máscaras faciales o para
polvo si el corte produce polvillo.
UTILICE SIEMPRE EQUIPOS DE
SEGURIDAD CERTIFICADOS:
• Protección auditiva según la norma
ANSI S12.6 (S3.19)
• Protección ocular según la norma
ANSI Z87.1(CAN/CSA Z94.3)
• Protección respiratoria según las
normas NIOSH/OSHA/MSHA
No se recomienda poner pintura
a base de plomo. Ver la pintura
a base de línea de pelado para
obtener información adicional antes
de poner la pintura.
Limpie su herramienta periódicamente.
ADVERTENCIA: parte del
polvo producido por las
herramientas eléctricas al lijar,
aserrar, esmerilar, taladrar y
realizar otras actividades de la
construcción, contiene productos
químicos reconocidos por el
Estado de California como
causantes de cáncer, defectos de
nacimiento u otros problemas
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productos químicos son:
• el plomo de las pinturas de base
plomo.
• la sílice cristalina de ladrillos,
el cemento y otros productos de
mampostería.
• el arsénico y el cromo de la madera
con tratamiento químico.
El riesgo derivado de estas
exposiciones varía según la
frecuencia con la que se realice
este tipo de trabajo. Para reducir
la exposición a estos productos
químicos: trabaje en áreas bien
ventiladas y trabaje con equipos
de seguridad aprobados, como las
máscaras para polvo especialmente
diseñadas para ltrar las partículas
microscópicas.
• Evite el contacto prolongado con
el polvo proveniente del lijado,
aserrado, amolado y taladrado
eléctrico y otras actividades de
construcción. Use vestimenta
protectora y lave todas las áreas
expuestas con agua y jabón. De
entrar polvo en sus ojos, boca, o
que este permanezca sobre su piel
puede promover la absorción de
químicos dañinos.
SÍMBOLOS
La etiqueta de su herramienta puede
incluir los siguientes símbolos. Los
símbolos y sus deniciones son los
siguientes:
V Voltios
A Amperios
Hz Hertz
W Vatios
min Minutos
or AC Corriente alterna
or DC Corriente directa
no
No velocidad sin
carga
Construcción Clase I
(mis à la terre)
Terminal a tierra
Construcción de
clase II
Símbolo de alerta
RPM o .../
min
Revoluciones o
minuto seguridad
Lea el manual de
instrucciones antes
del uso
Use protección
adecuada para las
vías respiratorias
Use protección
adecuada para los
ojos
Use protección
adecuada para los
oídos
Cuando use una extensión,
asegúrese de usar uno de un calibre
suciente como para cargar con la
corriente que requerirá su producto.
Una extensión de menor calibre
causará una caída en el voltaje de la
línea lo que resultará en pérdida de
potencia y sobrecalentamiento. El
siguiente cuadro muestra el tamaño
correcto a utilizar, dependiendo