LSF38 S180 E/R
WARNING Dust hazard
Some dust, fumes or other airborne material created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and
other constructions activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of such chemicals are:
Crystalline silica and cement and other masonry products.
Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated rubber.
Lead from lead based paints.
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, work in a well ventilated area, and work with ap-
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proved safety equipment, such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic
particles
Avoid inhaling dust or handling debris from the work process which can be harmful to your health
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Use dust extraction e.g. spot suction equipment and wear respiratory protective equipment when
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working with materials which produce airborne particles
Potentially explosive atmospheres can be caused by dust and fumes resulting from sanding or
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grinding. Always use dust extraction or suppression systems which are suitable for the material
being processed
WARNING Projectiles
During power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities sparks, chips, wheel
fragments or other particles may turn into projectiles and cause bodily injury by hitting the operator or
other persons.
Even small projectiles can injure your eyes and cause blindness.
Always wear impact-resistant eye and face protection when engaging in or working near the oper-
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ation, repair or maintenance of the tool or changing accessories on the tool
Use barriers to protect others from wheel fragments and grinding sparks
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Check that all others in the area are wearing impact-resistant eye and face protection
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WARNING Noise hazard
High sound levels may cause permanent hearing loss.
Use hearing protection in accordance with occupational health and safety regulations
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WARNING Vibration hazard
Exposure to vibration can damage the nerves and disable the blood supply of the hands and arms.
Repetitive work motions, awkward positions and exposure to vibration can be harmful to hands
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and arms. If numbness, tingling, pain or whitening of the skin occurs, stop using the tool and con-
sult a physician
Insert tools with a bent shank should not be used
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Use vibration dampened tools when available
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Minimize time of exposure to vibration
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WARNING Polymer hazard
The vanes in this product contain PTFE (a synthetic fluoropolymer). Due to wear, PTFE particles
might be present inside the product. If heated PTFE can produce fumes which may cause polymer
fume fever with flu-like symptoms, especially when smoking contaminated tobacco.
Health and Safety recommendations for PTFE must be followed when handling vanes and other com-
ponents:
Do not smoke when servicing this product
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PTFE-particles must not come in contact with open fire, glow or heat
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Motor components must be washed with cleaning fluid and not blown clear with an air line
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Wash your hands before commencing any other activity
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