Harbor Freight Tools 40070 - Manual (Page 5)

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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
1. Maintain labels and nameplates on the Sander. These carry important information.
If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.
2. When using a handheld power tool, always maintain a firm grip on the tool
with both hands to resist starting torque.
3. Avoid unintentional starting. Make sure you are prepared to begin work before
plugging in the Sander.
4. WARNING! People with pacemakers should consult their physician(s) before
using this product. Electromagnetic fields in close proximity to a heart pacemaker
could cause interference to or failure of the pacemaker.
In addition, people with pacemakers should adhere to the following:
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Avoid operating power tools alone.
• If powered via a power cord be certain that the tool is properly grounded. A
ground fault interrupt (GFCI) system is also a good precaution. This inexpensive
device is a good safety measure because it prevents a sustained electrical shock.
• Properly maintain and inspect all tools before use to avoid electrical shock.
5. Never lay the tool down until it has come to a complete stop. Moving parts can
grab the surface and pull the tool out of your control.
6. Never leave the Sander unattended when it is plugged into an electrical outlet.
Turn off the tool, and unplug it from its electrical outlet before leaving.
7. WARNING! Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and
other construction activities, contain chemicals known (to the State of California) to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Some examples of these chemicals are:
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Lead from lead-based paints.
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement or other masonry products.
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.
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,
SERVICE
24. Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or
maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.
25. When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions
in the
“Inspection, Maintenance, And Cleaning” section of this manual. Use of
unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions may create a risk of
electric shock or injury.