reaction torques or kickbacks if suitable precautionary measures are
taken.
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, etc.
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.
Special safety instructions for fine sanding
Do not use excessively large sanding discs when fine sanding.
Observe the specifications of the manufacturer when selecting
abrasive discs. A sanding disc that is too large and protrudes over the
sanding pad represents a cutting injury hazard and can cause catching,
disc tears or kickbacks.
Additional warning notes
If potentially explosive or self-igniting dust is produced during
sanding, the processing instructions of the material manufacturer
must be observed under all circumstances.
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. Comply with the safety
regulations that apply in your country. Connect the electric power tool
to a suitable extraction system. To protect your health, wear a P2
protective mask.
Do not work with materials containing asbestos.
Modifications of the tool are prohibited.
Switch the machine off if it stops for whatever reason. This way you
avoid that it starts suddenly and not under supervision.
While working, lead the line cord / extension cord and the extraction
hose to the back away from the machine.
Power tools have to be inspected by a specialist in regular intervals.
Do not touch rotating parts.
For further safety instructions, please refer to the enclosure!
Electrical Connection
First, check the correspondence between voltage and frequency against
the data mentioned on the identification plate. Voltage differences from
+ 6% to – 10% are allowed. The ELS 225.1 is made in protection class I.
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