f. Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or
excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature
above 130 °C may cause explosion.
g. Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the
battery pack or tool outside the temperature range
specified in the instructions. Charging improperly or at
temperatures outside the specified range may damage the
battery and increase the risk of fire.
6. Service
a. Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair
person using only identical replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is
maintained.
b. Never service damaged battery packs. Service of
battery packs should only be performed by the
manufacturer or authorized service providers.
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Additional power tool safety warnings
Warning! Warning! Additional safety warnings
for belt sanders.
Always use proper eye protection and a respirator
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when sanding.
Use clamps or another practical way to secure and
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support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding
the workpiece by hand or against your body leaves it
unstable and may lead to loss of control.
Sanding of lead-based paint is not recommended. See
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Sanding Lead Based Paint for additional information
before sanding paint.
Clean your tool out periodically.
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Do not wet sand with this sander. Liquids may enter the
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motor housing and cause damage to the belt sander.
Static shocks are possible in dry areas or when the
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relative humidity of the air is low. This is only temporary
and does not affect the use of the belt sander. To reduce
the frequency of static shocks, add moisture to the air
with a console, or installed humidifier.
Empty dust bag frequently, especially when sanding resin
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coated surfaces such as polyurethane, varnish, shellac,
etc. Dispose of coated dust particles according to the
finish manufacturer's guidelines, or place in a metal can
with a tight-fitting metal lid. Remove coated dust particles
from the premises daily. The accumulation of fine sanding
dust particles may self ignite and cause fire.
Warning! Do not use dust bag or vacuum when sanding
metal. Sparks could ignite flammable material inside.
Warning! Fire hazard. Collected sanding dust from sanding
surface coatings (polyurethane, linseed oil, etc.) can
self-ignite in sander dust bag or elsewhere and cause fire. To
reduce risk, empty bag frequently and strictly follow sander
manual and coating manufacturer's instructions.
(Original instructions)
Warning! Fire hazard. When sanding wood that could
contain nails, or when sanding metal surfaces, do not use the
dust bag or a vacuum cleaner because sparks are generated.
Wear safety glasses and a dust mask. Due to the danger
of fire, do not use your belt sander to sand magnesium
surfaces. Do not use for wet sanding.
Do not operate this tool for long periods of time. Vibration
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caused by the operating action of this tool may cause
permanent injury to fingers, hands, and arms. Use gloves
to provide extra cushion, take frequent rest periods, and
limit daily time of use.
Sanding of lead-based paint, chemically pressure treated
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lumber or other materials that may contain carcinogens
is not recommended. Sanding of these materials should
only be performed by a professional.
ALWAYS disconnect tool from the power source
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before changing abrasive belts. Such preventive
safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power
tool accidentally.
ALWAYS maintain a firm grip with both hands on the belt
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sander handles to prevent loss of control.
ALWAYS keep fingers away from the moving belt
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and areas where the belt enters the housing to avoid
severe abrasion.
Do not operate belt sander without all guards and covers
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securely in place.
To avoid injury, do not use this tool in a stand that would
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invert it for use as a stationary belt sander. This tool is not
made for that application.
Specific Safety Warnings and Instructions: Sanders
Sanding Lead-Based Paint
Sanding of lead-based paint is NOT RECOMMENDED due to
the difficulty of controlling the contaminated dust. The greatest
danger of lead poisoning is to children and pregnant women.
Since it is difficult to identify whether or not a paint contains
lead without a chemical analysis, we recommend the following
precautions when sanding any paint:
Personal Safety
No children or pregnant women should enter the work
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area where the paint sanding is being done until all
clean-up is completed.
A dust mask or respirator should be worn by all persons
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entering the work area. The filter should be replaced daily
or whenever the wearer has difficulty breathing.
Note: Only those dust masks suitable for working with lead
paint dust and fumes should be used. Ordinary painting masks
do not offer this protection. See your local hardware dealer for
the proper (NIOSH approved) mask.
NO EATING, DRINKING or SMOKING should be done
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in the work area to prevent ingesting contaminated paint
particles. Workers should wash and clean up BEFORE
eating, drinking or smoking.
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