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ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR DISC SANDERS & POLISHERS
1. ALWAYS disconnect the cord plug from the power circuit before
changing abrasive discs, pile fabric pad or lamb’s wool buff.
2. KEEP machine away from body while it is running.
3. MAKE SURE switch is in the “OFF” position before connecting tool to
power circuit.
4. NEVER use the spindle lock pin to stop the spindle from rotating.
5. MAKE SURE that discs, pads, etc., are in good condition, free of cracks
or chips and that RATED SPEED EXCEEDS THAT INDICATED ON THE TOOL
SPECIFICATION PLATE.
6. DO NOT install a grinding wheel on a sander or polisher. Grinding wheels
are hazardous if used without proper guarding.
7. USE PROPER SAFETY EQUIPMENT. Wear safety goggles to protect
your eyes and wear a protective mask to minimize breathing in the fine dust
created while sanding. NOTE: Some wood contains preservatives which can
be toxic. Take extra care to prevent inhalation and skin contact when working
with these materials.
8. SANDING OF LEAD BASED-PAINT IS NOT RECOMMENDED. Lead-
based paint should only be removed by a professional.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR PAINT REMOVAL
WARNING: Extreme care should be taken when removing paint. The
peelings, residue, and vapors of paint may contain lead, which is
poisonous. Exposure to even low levels of lead can cause irreversible
brain and nervous system damage; young and unborn children are
particularly vulnerable.
Before beginning any paint removal process you should determine whether
the paint you are removing contains lead. This can be done by your local
health department or by a professional who uses a paint analyzer to check for
lead.
LEAD-BASED PAINT SHOULD ONLY BE REMOVED BY A PROFESSIONAL.
Persons removing paint should follow these guidelines:
1. KEEP THE WORK AREA WELL VENTILATED. Open the windows and put
an exhaust fan in one of them. Be sure the fan is moving air from inside to
outside.
2. REMOVE OR COVER any carpets, rugs, furniture, clothing, cooking
utensils and air ducts.
3. PLACE DROP CLOTHS in the work area to catch any paint chips or
peelings. Wear protective clothing such as extra work shirts, overalls and hats.
4. WORK IN ONE ROOM AT A TIME. Furnishings should be removed or
placed in the center of the room and covered. Work areas should be sealed
off from the rest of the dwelling by sealing doorways with drop cloths.
5. CHILDREN, PREGNANT OR POTENTIALLY PREGNANT women and
nursing mothers should not be present in the work area until the work is done
and all cleanup is complete.
6. WEAR A DUST RESPIRATOR or a dual filter (dust and fume) respirator
mask which has been approved by the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA), the National Institute of Safety and Health (NIOSH), or
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