This tool is not intended for use in a fl ammable or explosive atmosphere.
Do not use this tool in a fl ammable or explosive atmosphere.
Explosions and fi re can cause injury.
Sanding metals creates sparks that can ignite fl ammable materials and vapors.
Only sand metals if the area is free of combustible or explosive materials
or vapors.
Explosions and fi re can cause injury.
Backing pads rotating at excessive speed can burst.
Check the speed printed on the backing pad. This speed must be greater
than the nameplate speed of the sander. Do not exceed rated operating
air pressure.
Bursting backing pads can cause injury or death.
Sanders are not guarded for use with grinding wheels or cut off wheels.
Never mount a grinding wheel or cutoff wheel on a sander.
Unguarded grinding wheels and cut off wheels can cause injury.
Sanders can generate unexpected movement.
Keep a fi rm grip on the tool at all times. Be sure your body position
allows you to have control of the tool at all times. Make sure your footing
is secure. When possible, secure the work piece in a vice or with clamps.
Unexpected tool movement can cause injury.
Using excessive force on a tool makes it hard to control.
Do not force tool.
Hard to control tool can cause injury.
Taping or wiring the throttle valve in the "ON" position will prevent the tool
from shutting off if the tool should jam or malfunction or if anything unexpected
happens.
Do not wire or tape down the "On-Off" valve of any power tool.
Tools that are prevented from shutting off can cause injury.
Poorly maintained and lubricated tools can fail unexpectedly.
Keep tool properly lubricated and in good repair at all times. Use only
Snap-on IM6 Air Motor Oil. See the tool's information sheet to fi nd out
what other greases and oils to use. Do not drop the end of the hose
on the fl oor where it will pick up dirt and transport it into the tool. See
information sheet for any additional maintenance requirements.
Unexpected tool failures can cause injury.
Backing pads, sanding discs and related equipment in poor shape or not the
proper ones for the tool can cause the tool to malfunction. Backing pads not
properly tightened can spin off. Sanding disc not properly attached can spin off.
Dust collection equipment not properly attached can come off.
Be certain that all backing pads, sanding discs and related equipment are
in good shape, the proper ones for the type and size of tool being used,
and are securely fastened.
Backing pads and sanding discs that spin off can cause injury. Dust collection
equipment that comes off can cause injury.
Sanding discs mounted off-center can expose an excessive portion of the edge
and cause vibration.
Make sure the sanding disc is mounted concentrically on the backing
pad.
Excessively exposed portions of the sanding disc can cause injury. Excessive
vibration can cause injury.
Air hoses can come loose from power tools and whip.
Inspect and do not use tools with loose or damaged air hoses or fi ttings.
Whipping air hoses can cause injury.
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