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OPERATION MANUAL OPERATION MANUAL
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SAFETY GUIDELINES SAFETY GUIDELINES
Drywall Sander Specic SafetyService Always be Aware of Kickback!
• Have your tools and machinery serviced
at The ToolShed with ToolShed replace-
ment parts. This will ensure that the safety
of the power tool or machine is maintained.
A kickback is a sudden reaction to jamming or
catching of a rotating disc, a support plate, or
other accessory. Jamming or catching results
in a rapid standstill of the rotating accessory,
whereby, as a counter-reaction, an out-of-control
machine is accelerated around the jamming
point in a direction of rotation opposed to the
accessory.
• Always hold the machine rmly and posi-
tion your body and arms in such that you
can control any kickback force. Always use
the auxiliary handle, if included, to ensure
optimum control over kickbacks or reaction
torques during start-up.
• Never place your hands near rotating tools.
Tools can kick back over your hand.
• Never position your body in the area in
which the machine moves in the event of a
kickback. A kickback accelerates the machine
in the direction of rotation opposed to the
disc at the jamming point.
• Take extra care when working in corners, on
sharp edges, or awkward positions. Avoid
kickbacks and prevent the tool from seizing.
Corners, sharp edges or a jump back tend to
cause the rotating tool to catch, thus leading
to a loss of control or a kickback.
WARNING
WARNING
The warnings and precautions
discussed in this manual cannot cover
all possible conditions and situations
that may occur. It must be understood
by the operator that common sense
and caution are factors which cannot
be built into this product, but must be
supplied by the operator.
This machine is designed for sanding
drywalls, ceilings, interior or exterior
walls, as well as clearing oor residues,
paint coatings, adhesives, and loose
plaster, among other materials.
However, please note that this machine
is not suitable for processing objects
containing asbestos.
• It is not possible to cover every conceivable
situation you can face. Always exercise care
and use your common sense. If you get into
a situation where you feel unsafe, stop and
seek expert advise. Contact your dealer,
service agent, or an experienced user. Do not
attempt any task you feel unsure of!
• Do not let familiarity gained from the
frequent use of tools allow you to become
complacent and ignore tool safety prin-
ciples. A careless action can cause severe
injury within a fraction of a second.
• Do not use the drywall sander for work it was
not designed to do, such as rough grinding
or wire brushing. This may lead to accidents
or property damage.
• Only use identical replacement parts when
servicing this tool, contact your nearest
ToolShed for parts and advise.
• Any accessory used with this tool must have
the same maximum speed as the drywall
sander.
• Do not use the drywall sander if it or any
accessories appear damaged. Always check
each part of the drywall sander before each
use, including all pads and disks.
• Do not place the machine down unless it
has come to a complete stop. Otherwise,
you may lose control of the machine causing
harm or damage.
• Regularly clean any exhaust ports and vents
on the drywall sander to prevent over-
heating or electrical hazards.
• Always operate this tool with both hands
gripping the insulated handles properly to
ensure proper control of the drywall sander.
• Always ensure you are using the correct size
sanding paper. Too large of a disk can lead to
injury or cutting/damaging your workpiece.
• As a minimum Personal Protective Equip-
ment (PPE) requirement, always wear
industrial safety gloves, safety goggles, and
a protective dust mask.
• It is highly recommended that you do not
wear loose clothing, jewellery, or loose hair
while operating this tool.
• Ensure that persons standing near the
machine are at a safe distance from the work
area. All persons in the work area must wear
adequate PPE.
• Keep the power cable away from the tool's
moving parts and away from your own
person. If you lose control, the power cable
could be cut or become stuck and your hand
or arm could be drawn into the rotating parts.
• Never allow the machine to operate while
carrying it at your side. The rotating tool can
catch on your clothing by accident and cause
serious injuries.
• Harmful/toxic dusts can be produced 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 operating personnel
or persons in the vicinity. Connect the electric
power tool to a suitable extraction system.
To protect your health, wear a PPE dust mask.
Always Use Common Sense
