Special Safety Instructions - EDM 08752 Manual De Instrucciones

Cordless angle grinder
Safety Warnings
WARNING
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding,
drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals
known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
- lead from lead-based paints,
- crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry
products, and - arsenic
chemically-treated lumber.

Special safety instructions

• WARNING. Contact with or inhalation of harmful / toxic
dusts arising from sanding lead-based painted surfaces,
woods and metals can endanger the health of operator and
by standers.
• All persons entering the work area must wear an approved
mask specially designed for protection against harmful /
toxic dusts, in addition to using the dust extraction facility,
and keeping work area well ventilated.
• Children and pregnant women must not enter the work
area.
• Do not eat, drink or smoke in the work area.
• Any pre 1960 building may have paint containing lead on
wood or metal surfaces. If you suspect
workpiece contains lead seek professional advice.
• Some wood and wood type products especially MDF
(Medium Density Fiberboard) can produce dust
that can be hazardous to your health. We recommend the
use of an approved face mask with
replaceable filters when using this machine in addition to
using the dust extraction facility.
• This tool is designed for single handed operation. Adopt a
stable distance and make sure that the
mains cable is prevented from coming into contact with the
machine or getting caught up on other
objects preventing completion of the sanding pass.
• Ensure that you have removed foreign objects such as nails
and screws from the workpiece before
commencing sanding.
• Don't use it for wet sanding, for dry sanding only.
• Do not scrape wet or dampened materials (e.g. wallpaper) or
on moist surfaces. Penetration of water
into the machine increases the risk of an electric shock.
• Hold power tools by their insulated gripping surfaces when
performing an operation where the cutting
tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with
a "live" wire will make exposed metal
parts of the tool "live" and shock the operator.
• Where possible, secure smaller workpieces to prevent them
from moving under the tool.
• Do not force the tool; let the tool do the work at a reasonable
speed. Overloading will occur if too
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and chromium from
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how
often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to
these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with
approved safety equipment, such as
those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out
microscopic particles.
much pressure is applied and the motor slows resulting in
inefficient sanding and possible damage to
the motor.
• Only use application accessories in good condition. Do not
use them if they are torn or worn.
• Do not touch the moving sanding sheet.
• Do not treat the
solvent-containing fluids. Materials being heated by the
scraping can cause toxic vapors to develop.
• Exercise extreme caution when handling the scraper
accessory. The accessory is very sharp; danger of
injury.
• Keep your hands away from the cutting area. Do not reach
under the material being cut.
The tool must be used only for its prescribed purpose. Any
use other than those mentioned in this Manual will be
considered a case of misuse. The user and not the
manufacturer shall be liable for any damage or injury
resulting from such cases of misuse.
To use this tool properly, you must observe the safety
regulations, the assembly instructions and the operating
instructions to be found in this Manual. All persons who use
and service the machine have to be acquainted with this
Manual and must be informed about its potential hazards.
Children and frail people must not use this tool. Children
should be supervised at all times if they are in the area in
which the tool is being used. It is also imperative that you
observe the accident prevention regulations in force in your
area. The same applies for general rules of occupational
health and safety.
The manufacturer shall not be liable for any changes made to
the tool nor for any damage resulting from such changes.
Even when the tool is used as prescribed it is not possible to
eliminate all residual risk factors. The following hazards may
arise in connection with the tool's construction and design:
• Damage to the lungs if an effective dust mask is not worn.
• Damage to hearing if effective hearing protection is not
worn. Hand-arm vibration syndrome if its use is not
adequately managed.
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