Sanding Tool Safety; Additional Safety For Burnisher Drum Sanders - GMC GDS115 Manual Del Usuario

Sanding Tool Safety

WARNING: Hold the power tool by insulated handles or gripping surfaces
only, because the sanding belt/sheet may contact its own cord. Cutting a "live"
wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool 'live' and could give the
operator an electric shock.
WARNING: Use clamps or another practical way to secure the workpiece to a
stable platform. Holding the workpiece by hand or against the body makes it
unstable and may lead to loss of control.
a. ALWAYS wear appropriate protective equipment, including a dust mask with
a minimum FFP2 rating, eye protection and ear defenders
GB
b. Ensure all people in the vicinity of the work area are also equipped with
suitable personal protective equipment
c. Take special care when sanding some woods (such as beech, oak,
mahogany and teak), as the dust produced is toxic and can cause extreme
reactions
d. NEVER use to process any materials containing asbestos. Consult a
qualified professional, if you are uncertain whether an object contains
asbestos
e. DO NOT sand magnesium or alloys containing a high percentage of
magnesium
f. Be aware of paint finishes or treatments that may have been applied to the
material that is being sanded. Many treatments can create dust that is toxic,
or otherwise harmful. If working on a building constructed prior to 1960, there
is an increased chance of encountering lead-based paints
g. The dust produced when sanding lead-based paints is particularly hazardous
to children, pregnant women, and people with high blood pressure. DO
NOT allow these people near to the work area, even if wearing appropriate
personal protective equipment
h. Whenever possible, use a vacuum dust extraction system to control dust and
waste
i. Be especially careful when using a machine for both wood and metal
sanding. Sparks from metal can easily ignite wood dust. ALWAYS clean your
machine thoroughly to reduce the risk of fire
j. Empty the dust bag or container (where applicable) frequently during
use, before taking breaks and after completion of sanding. Dust may
be an explosion hazard. DO NOT throw sanding dust into an open fire.
Spontaneous combustion may occur when oil or water particles come into
contact with dust particles. Dispose of waste materials carefully and in
accordance with local laws and regulations.
k. Work surfaces and sandpaper can become very hot during use. If there is
evidence of burning (smoke or ash), from the work surface, stop and allow
the material to cool. DO NOT touch work surface or sandpaper until they
have had time to cool
l. DO NOT touch the moving sandpaper
m. ALWAYS switch off before you put the sander down
n. DO NOT use for wet sanding. Liquids entering the motor housing can cause
severe electric shocks
262029_Z1MANPRO1.indd 8
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
o. ALWAYS unplug the sander from the mains power supply before changing or
p. Even when this tool is used as prescribed it is not possible to eliminate all

Additional safety for burnisher drum sanders

• Reset the guard if the work angle or the position of the person operating
• The maximum speed of the cutting/grinding disc or other accessory must
• Do not use any form of spacers or adapters in an attempt to make an
• Ensure the cutting/grinding disc or accessory is fitted correctly and securely
• All discs and accessories must be checked before installation. If a disc is
• Do not allow discs to become wet or contaminated with oil. If you suspect
• Do not attempt to cut or grind magnesium or any alloy that has high
• Hold the machine appropriately to ensure that debris produced does not land
• Do not operate the spindle lock while the sander is running
• Discs will continue to rotate for some time after the machine has been
• A sanding wheel or disc will gradually wear down during use, reducing its
8
replacing sandpaper
residual risk factors. If you are in any doubt as to safe use of this tool, do not
use it
the machine changes. Seek professional guidance if you are unsure how to
operate the guards or any other safety features of the machine correctly
always be higher than the maximum speed of the machine on which they are
mounted
incorrectly sized disc fit your machine
before use. Run the machine with the disc or accessory fitted, but without
load, for a reasonable time before attempting to cut/grind. If excessive
vibration occurs, stop the machine, investigate and correct the cause before
use. Seek professional guidance if you are in doubt about how to operate the
machine safely
damaged in any way, by being chipped, fractured, warped or misshapen, DO
NOT USE AND DISCARD. If you are unsure about whether a disc is safe to
operate, DO NOT USE AND DISCARD
that a disc has degraded in storage, or if you are unsure about whether its
expiry date has passed, DO NOT USE AND DISCARD
magnesium content
on skin or clothing
switched off. Allow the moving parts to stop completely without interference.
Do not try to stop the machine by holding an object against the disc. NEVER
place the sander down until the disc has completely stopped moving
size. If a wheel or disc becomes too small to work with easily, stop using it
and replace it with a new disc
26/06/2014 09:09