User manual SKIL 3100-10

[. . . ] Tie back long hair or wear protective hair covering and roll long sleeves above the elbow. Rubber gloves and non-skid footwear are recommended when working outdoors. uSE SAFETY GOGGLES Use safety goggles (head protection). Wear safety goggles (must comply with ANSI Standard Z87. [. . . ] Do not use for sanding materials like transite, asbestos, paint or other hazardous materials that could create injurious dust. Particles are expelled from workpiece during sanding operations which can irritate eyes and lungs possibly causing injury. Always clamp or secure sander and fixture when bench mounted. Always use edge stop or guide when sanding short or small workpieces. Securely lock all adjustable parts so they cannot loosen while sanding. Fingers or clothing can be dragged into pulley and housing area. unplug the sander before changing accessories. Accidental start-ups may occur if sander is plugged in while changing an accessory. Avoid awkward hand positions where the belt could pull workpiece and your fingers into the belt or pulleys. Keep your fingers and clothing away from the belt. They could get cut or wedged between the pulley, belt and motor housing. properly adjust tracking of belt to avoid it overhanging the housing. A running belt overhanging its housing can cause severe lacerations. if belt frays , trim frayed ends to prevent distraction. Keep the cord to the side away from pulleys. The cord can be dragged into belt housing and become entangled with the pulleys. Water entering a power tool could result in electrical shock hazard. Double Insulation is a design concept used in electric power tools which eliminates the need for the three wire grounded power cord and grounded power supply system. it is a recognized and approved system by Underwriter's Laboratories , CSA and Federal OSHA authorities. IMPORTANT: Servicing of a tool with double insulation requires care and knowledge of the system and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. If your tool is equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other), this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. if the plug does not fit fully in the outlet , reverse the plug. [. . . ] Turn main power off on the X-Bench before using accessory power tools. â· Before making adjustments, make sure the sander switch is in the OFF position and the cord is unplugged. Keep hands and fingers away from moving belt. Plan your sanding application to utilize the center of the sanding belt. [. . . ]