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mains lead or plug presents a serious danger to
life from electric shock.
J Have repairs carried out only by an electrician or
the relevant service centre.
J Do not operate the device if it is damp and do not
use it in a damp environment.
J If you use the device outdoors, always connect
it through a residual current device with a maxi-
mum trip current of 30 mA.
J If using an extension lead always use one that is
approved for outdoor use.
J Do not use the tool in rain or in wet conditions.
J Always work with the mains lead
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leading
away from the rear of the device.
To avoid the danger of injury, burning
and damage to health:
mDanger of fire from flying sparks!
J Warning! Be aware that persons operating the
tool or in its vicinity may be at risk of being in
contact with or inhaling dusts.
Take all the necessary safety precautions in
relation to dusts. Working with this tool can give
rise to dusts that may be hazardous to health,
inflammable or explosive.
Harmful or poisonous dusts can, for example,
arise from sanding paints containing lead, or
from certain types of hardwoods or metals.
Some dusts are classed as carcinogenic. Wear
a breathing mask and use a suitable dust / chip
vacuum extraction device.
J Warning! Keep your working area clean.
Mixtures of materials can be particularly danger-
ous. Light metal dust, for example, may burn or
explode.
J When sanding wood and in particular when
working on materials that give rise to dusts that
are hazardous to health, the sander must be
connected to a suitable external dust extraction
device.
J
Wear protective glasses, hearing
protection, dust protection masks and
protective gloves.
J Ensure that there is adequate ventilation when
working on plastic, paint, varnish etc.
J Avoid sanding paints containing lead or other
substances hazardous to health.
J Do not sand any material containing asbestos.
J Firmly support the workpiece (in a clamp or vice)
unless its own weight is enough to keep it in
place.
J Avoid contact with the moving sanding belt.
J Operate the tool only with an attached sanding
sheet.
J Do not abrade moistened materials or damp
surfaces.
Proper procedure and handling:
J Never use the tool for a purpose for which it was
not intended nor with non-original parts / acces-
sories.
J Always switch on the device before placing it
against the workpiece. After abrading, lift the
device from the workpiece before switching it off.
J When working always hold the device securely
with both hands. Always keep proper footing and
balance.
J Allow the device to come to a complete standstill
and switch it off before you put it down.
J When taking a break from your work, before
carrying out any tasks on the device itself (e.g.
changing the sanding belt) and when you are not
using the device, always pull the mains plug out
of the mains socket.
J Always keep the device clean, dry and free of oil
or grease.
J Remain alert at all times! Always watch what you
are doing and proceed with caution.
Do not use the device if you cannot concentrate
or you are feeling unwell.
L Operation
L Switching on and off
Caution! Before connecting to the electricity supply,
ensure that the palm detail sander is switched off.
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