Any alteration or modification is a misuse and may result in a dangerous condition. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect the tools operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools. Develop a periodic maintenance schedule for your tool. Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool, may become hazardous when used on another tool. Service Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury. For example: internal wires may be misplaced or pinched, safety guard return springs may be improperly mounted. When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury. Certain cleaning agents such as gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, ammonia, etc. may damage plastic parts. Safety Rules for Orbital Sanders Unplug the sander before changing accessories. Accidental start-ups may occur if sander is plugged in while changing an accessory. Your tool is equipped with a dust canister, empty it frequently, after completion of sanding and before storing the sander. Be extremely careful of dust disposal, materials in fine particle form may be explosive. Do not throw sanding dust on an open fire. Combustion from mixture of varnishes, lacquers, polyurethane, oil or water with dust particles can occur if there is a static discharge, spark introduced in the box, or excessive heat. Always wear eye and respiratory protection for dusty applications and when sanding overhead. Sanding particles can be absorbed by your eyes and inhaled easily and may cause health complications. Use special precautions when sanding chemically pressure treated lumber, paint that may be lead based, or any other materials that may contain carcinogens. A suitable breathing respirator and protective clothing must be worn by all persons entering the work area. Work area should be sealed by plastic sheeting and persons not protected should be kept out until work area is thoroughly cleaned. Do not wet sand with this sander. Liquids entering the motor housing is an electrical shock hazard. Do not use sandpaper intended for larger sanding pads. Larger sandpaper will extend beyond the sanding pad causing snagging, tearing of the paper or kick-back. Extra paper extending beyond the sanding pad can also cause serious lacerations. -3 BM 2609140297 10-04 10/21/04 9:59 AM Page 4 BM 2609140297 10-04 10/21/04 9:59 AM Page 4 !WARNING Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: • Lead from lead-based paints, • Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and • 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, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles. -4 BM 2609140297 10-04 10/21/04 9:59 AM Page 5 Symbols IMPORTANT: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. Symbol Name Designation/Explanation V Volts Voltage (potential) A Amperes Current Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second) W Watt Power kg Kilograms Weight min Minutes Time s Seconds Time Diameter Size of drill bits, grinding wheels, etc. n0 No load speed Rotational speed, at no load .../min Revolutions or reciprocation per minute Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc. per minute 0 Off position Zero speed, zero torque... 1, 2, 3, ... Selector settings Speed, torque or position settings. I, II, III, Higher number means greater speed Infinitely variable selector with off Speed is increasing from 0 setting Arrow Action in the direction of arrow Alternating current Type or a characteristic of current Direct current Type or a characteristic of current Alternating or direct current Type or a characteristic of current Class II construction Designates Double Insulated Construction tools. Earthing terminal Grounding terminal Warning symbol Alerts user to warning messages Ni-Cad RBRC seal Designates Ni-Cad battery recycling program A0 A0 A0 A0 A A A This symbol designates that This symbol designates that this tool is listed to Canadian this tool is listed by Standards by Underwriters Underwriters Laboratories. Laboratories. This symbol des...