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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR DRYWALL SAND
ERS
SAFETY WARNINGS COMMON FOR SANDING OP
ERATIONS
This power tool is intended to function as a sand-
er. Read all safety warnings, instructions, illus-
power tool.
injury.
This power tool is not recommended for grind-
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ations. Operations for which the power tool was not
designed may create a hazard and cause personal
injury.
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manufacturer. Just because the accessory can be
attached to your power tool, it does not assure safe
operation.
least equal to the maximum speed marked on
the power tool. Accessories running faster than
The outside diameter and the thickness of your
your power tool. Incorrectly sized accessories can-
not be adequately guarded or controlled.
Threaded mounting of accessories must match
the grinder spindle thread. For accessories
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Accessories that do not match the mounting
hardware of the power tool will run out of balance,
vibrate excessively and may cause loss of control.
Do not use a damaged accessory. Before each
loose or cracked wires. If the power tool or ac-
cessory is dropped, inspect for damage or install
an undamaged accessory. After inspecting and
installing an accessory, position yourself and
accessory and run the power tool at maximum no
load speed for one minute. Damaged accessories
will normally break apart during this test time.
Wear personal protective equipment. Depend-
ing on application, use face shield, safety gog-
gles or safety glasses. As appropriate, wear dust
mask, hearing protectors, gloves and shop apron
fragments. The eye protection must be capable of
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tions. The dust mask or respirator must be capable
Prolonged exposure to high intensity noise may
cause hearing loss.
area. Anyone entering the work area must wear
personal protective equipment.
cause injury beyond the immediate area of opera-
tion.
only, when performing an operation where the
cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring or
its own cord. A cutting accessory contacting a "live"
wire may make exposed metal parts of the power
tool "live" and could give the operator an electric
shock.
Position the cord clear of the spinning accessory.
If you lose control, the cord may be cut or snagged
and your hand or arm may be pulled into the spinning
accessory.
Never lay the power tool down until the acces-
sory has come to a complete stop. The spinning
accessory may grab the surface and pull the power
tool out of your control.
Do not run the power tool while carrying it at
your side. Accidental contact with the spinning ac-
cessory could snag your clothing, pulling the acces-
sory into your body.
Regularly clean the power tool’s air vents. The
motor’s fan will draw the dust inside the housing
and excessive accumulation of powdered metal may
cause electrical hazards.
materials. Sparks could ignite these materials.
Do not use accessories that require liquid cool-
ants. Using water or other liquid coolants may result
in electrocution or shock.
KICKBACK AND RELATED WARNINGS
Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or
snagged rotating wheel, backing pad, brush or any
other accessory. Pinching or snagging causes rap-
id stalling of the rotating accessory which in turn
causes the uncontrolled power tool to be forced in
the direction opposite of the accessory’s rotation
at the point of the binding.
or incorrect operating procedures or conditions
and can be avoided by taking proper precautions
as given below
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torque reaction during start-up. The operator can
control torque reactions or kickback forces, if proper
precautions are taken.
Never place your hand near the rotating accesso-
ry. The accessory may kickback over your hand.
Kickback
will propel the tool in the direction opposite to the
wheel’s movement at the point of snagging.
Use special care when working corners, sharp
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cessory. Corners, sharp edges or bouncing have a
tendency to snag the rotating accessory and cause
loss of control or kickback.
SAFETY WARNINGS SPECIFIC FOR SANDING OP
ERATIONS
sanding disc paper. Follow the manufacturers’
recommendations when selecting sanding pa-
