Personal safety, Tool use and care – Harbor Freight Tools 6" Air Dual Action Sander 68152 User Manual
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Item 68152
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personal Safety
1.
Stay alert. Watch what you are
doing and use common sense when
operating the tool. Do not use the
tool while tired or under the influence
of drugs, alcohol, or medication.
A moment of inattention while operating the
tool increases the risk of injury to persons.
2.
Dress properly. Do not wear
loose clothing or jewelry. contain
long hair. Keep hair, clothing, and
gloves away from moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair
increases the risk of injury to persons as
a result of being caught in moving parts.
3.
Avoid unintentional starting. Be sure
the switch is off before connecting to
the air supply. Do not carry the tool with
your finger on the switch or connect the
tool to the air supply with the switch on.
4.
Remove adjusting keys and wrenches
before turning the tool on. A wrench or a
key that is left attached to a rotating part of
the tool increases the risk of personal injury.
5.
Do not overreach. Keep proper
footing and balance at all times.
Proper footing and balance enables better
control of the tool in unexpected situations.
6.
Use safety equipment.
A dust mask, non-skid safety
shoes and a hard hat must be
used for the applicable conditions.
7.
Always wear eye protection.
Wear ANSI-approved
safety goggles.
8.
Always wear hearing protection
when using the tool.
Prolonged exposure to high
intensity noise is able to cause
hearing loss.
Tool Use and care
1. Use clamps or another practical way
to secure and support the workpiece
to a stable platform. Holding the work
by hand or against the body is unstable
and is able to lead to loss of control.
2.
Do not force the tool. Use the correct
tool for the application. The correct tool
will do the job better and safer at the
rate for which the tool is designed.
3.
Do not use the tool if the switch does
not turn the tool on or off. Any tool
that cannot be controlled with the switch
is dangerous and must be repaired.
4.
Disconnect the tool from the air source
before making any adjustments,
changing accessories, or storing the tool.
Such preventive safety measures reduce
the risk of starting the tool unintentionally.
Turn off and detach the air supply, safely
discharge any residual air pressure, and
release the throttle and/or turn the switch to
its off position before leaving the work area.
5.
Store the tool when it is idle out of reach
of children and other untrained persons.
A tool is dangerous in the
hands of untrained users.
6.
check for misalignment or binding
of moving parts, breakage of parts,
and any other condition that affects
the tool’s operation. If damaged,
have the tool serviced before using.
Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained tools. There is a risk of
bursting if the tool is damaged.
7.
Use only accessories that are identified
by the manufacturer for the specific
tool model. Use of an accessory not
intended for use with the specific tool model,
increases the risk of injury to persons.