General Safety Instructions - Festool LEX 3 77/2,5 Manual De Instrucciones Original

Original operating manual
1 Symbols
Sym- Significance
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Warning of general danger
Read instruction manual!
Wear ear protection.
Wear protective goggles.
Wear a dust mask.
Do not dispose of as domestic waste.
2 Safety instructions
2.1

General safety instructions

General safety regulations
Warning! Before setting up, using, repairing
and servicing this compressed air tool or re-
placing accessory parts, you must have read and
understood all safety instructions and informa-
tion. Ignoring warning notes and instructions may
result in serious injuries.
– Only trained and qualified persons are permitted
to set up, adjust and operate this compressed air
tool. Persons without the relevant qualifications
and training are more likely to cause accidents.
– This compressed air tool may not be modified.
Modifications may reduce the effectiveness of
safety devices and pose a greater risk to operat-
ing personnel.
– Keep all of the attached documents and pass on
the documentation if the machine changes own-
ership.
– Never use a damaged compressed air tool.
– Regularly inspect compressed air tool. The com-
pressed air tool must be marked with clearly leg-
ible rated values and markings. Replacement
signs can be ordered from the manufacturer.
Danger from ejected parts
– In the event the workpiece, accessory or machine
parts break parts may be ejected at high speed.
– Wear impact-resistant protective goggles.
– Wear a helmet when doing overhead work. Also
assess the risks for other people.
– Secure the workpiece. Use clamping devices or a
vice to hold the workpiece firmly.
Risk of getting caught
– Wear suitable protective clothing! Do not wear
loose clothing or jewellery. They can be caught by
moving parts. Wear a hair net if you have long
hair.
Risks during operation
– Wear protective gloves.
– Operating and maintenance personnel must be
physically strong enough to handle the size,
weight and power of the machine.
– Hold the machine correctly. Prepare to counter-
act normal or sudden movements - hold the ma-
chine with both hands.
– Avoid abnormal posture. Ensure secure stance
and keep your balance at all times.
– Enable the command device for starting and
shutting down in case of an interruption to the
energy supply.
– The machine can only be operated with abrasives
which were developed for this purpose.
– Use only lubricants recommended by the manu-
facturer.
– Check sanding pad before each use. Do not use
the sanding pad if it is torn, broken or has fallen.
– Avoid direct contact with the sanding pad. Wear
suitable gloves as protection.
– Never use without an abrasive.
– Risk of an electrostatic discharge if the com-
pressed air tool is used on plastic and other non-
conductible materials.
– Potentially explosive atmosphere: If explosive or
self-igniting dust is produced during sanding of
certain materials, the processing instructions of
the material manufacturer must be observed un-
der all circumstances.
Risk through repeated movements
– The use of the compressed air tool may cause
unpleasant sensations in the hands and arms of
the operator, as well as in the neck and shoulder
area or other body parts.
– Adopt a comfortable posture. Change posture if
working continuously.
– If symptoms such as malaise, complaints, throb-
bing, pain, tingling, numbness, burning or stiff-
ness occur inform your employer and consult a
doctor.
Risk as a result of accessory parts
– Disconnect the compressed air hose from the
compressed air supply. In the event of non-use of
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