– Do not leave any tool key inserted. Before
switching on check that key and adjustment tools
are removed.
– Avoid unintended start-up. Do not carry a com-
pressed air tool that is connected to a com-
pressed air supply with your finger on the trigger.
When connecting the compressed air hose to a
compressed air supply, make sure that the switch
is not activated.
– Be alert! Pay attention to what you are doing. Al-
ways work with care.
Do not use the compressed air tool if you are not
able to concentrate properly.
– Have your compressed air tool repaired by a
qualified specialist.This compressed air tool cor-
responds to the relevant safety regulations. Re-
pairs should only be carried out by a qualified
specialist. The operator is otherwise at risk of an
accident.
– Only work with correctly processed compressed
air.Using the Festool supply unit VE guarantees
this.
– If the compressed air tool is dropped or falls,
check for damage to the machine and sanding
pad. Remove the sanding pad for closer inspec-
tion. Repair damaged parts before using again.
Broken sanding pads and damaged machines
can cause injuries and machine instability.
– Clean work equipment soaked in oils, for exam-
ple sanding pad or polishing felt, with water and
allow to dry. Work equipment soaked in oil may
combust spontaneously.
– Always use anti-static hoses and an earthed ex-
traction system. The system components of-
fered by Festool satisfy these requirements. An
unearthed extractor system or hoses that are not
anti-static may cause electric shocks and severe
injuries.
Warning of general danger
Manual, read the instructions
Wear ear protection.
Wear eye protection.
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In spite of compliance with all relevant design reg-
ulations, dangers may still present themselves
when the machine is operated, e.g.:
– Workpiece parts being thrown off,
– Parts of damaged tools being thrown off,
– Noise emissions,
– Dust emissions.
Health hazard by dust
WARNING! Various dust created by power
sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other
construction activities contains chemicals
known (to the State of California) to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some ex-
amples of these chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and
other masonry products, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemically treated
lumber.
proved safety equipment, such as dust masks that
are specially designed to filter out microscopic par-
ticles. Wash hands after handling.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, USER MUST
READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
Symbols
Wear a dust mask.
Do not throw in the household waste.
n
no-load speed
0
.../min
revolutions per minute
-1
min
min
minutes
l
liter
Other risks
The risk from these exposures
varies, depending on how often
you do this type of work. To re-
duce your exposure to these
chemicals: work in a well ven-
tilated area, and work with ap-
WARNING