Additional Safety Rules For Sanders - GMC ROS150 Manual Del Usuario

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 tools
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 and in the
manner intended for the particular type of power
tool, 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
a. Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair
person using only identical replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is
maintained.

Additional safety rules for sanders

Remove the plug from the socket before carrying out any
adjustment, servicing or maintenance.
• Fully unwind cable drum extensions to avoid potential
overheating.
• When an extension cable is required, you must ensure it
has the right ampere rating for your power tool and is in a
safe electrical condition.
• Ensure your mains supply voltage is the same as your
tool rating plate voltage.
• Your tool is double insulated for additional protection
against a possible electrical insulation failure within the
tool.
• Always check walls, floors and ceilings to avoid hidden
power cables and pipes.
• After long working periods external metal parts and
accessories could be hot.
• Do not force the sander; let the tool do the work at a
reasonable speed. Overloading will occur if too much
pressure is applied and the motor slows resulting in
inefficient sanding and possible damage to the sander
motor.
• When sanding wood, always connect the dust extraction
filter.
• Take special care to guard against harmful and toxic
dusts when sanding lead-based painted surfaces, woods
and metals, including the following:
- All persons entering the work area must wear a mask
specially designed for protection against toxic dust and
fumes such as those arising from the sanding of lead
paint .
- Children and pregnant women must not enter the work
area.
- Do not eat, drink or smoke in the work area.
• Before using the sander with metal always remove the
extraction filter from the outlet as sparks may ignite the
dust or the internal bag.
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