Safety Notes - Westfalia WABF18 Originalanleitung

Please note the included General Safety Notes and the
following safety notes to avoid malfunctions, damage or
physical injury.
Please also observe the safety notes in the manuals
for battery and charger.
▪ Please read this manual carefully and use the unit only
according to this manual.
▪ When using the tool, use safety equipment including safety glasses and ear
protection. If operating the tool causes discomfort in any way, stop
immediately and review your method of use.
▪ Dispose of used packaging material carefully or store it out of the reach of
children. There is a danger of suffocation!
▪ Persons with limited physical, sensorial or mental abilities are not allowed to
use the unit, unless they are supervised and briefed for their safety by a
qualified person.
▪ Only use the appliance for dry sanding. Do not work on damp materials or
damp surfaces. The sander is not suitable for wet sanding. Do not use the
appliance for any other purpose.
▪ Always wear protective goggles and a dust mask when sanding. Wear suitable
clothing. Take off jewellery and tie up long hair before working. Wear ear
protection.
▪ Use the dust extraction adapter for all sanding work, especially when working
on materials that produce dust that is hazardous to health.
▪ Ensure adequate ventilation when working on plastics, paints, varnishes, etc.
Materials containing asbestos must not be processed. Harmful/toxic dusts are
produced when sanding e.g. lead-containing paints, some types of wood and
metals. Dust and chips produced can be hazardous to health, flammable or
explosive. Take suitable protective measures.
▪ Secure the workpiece against slipping away.
▪ Always hold the tool firmly on the insulated gripping surface during work.
▪ Always guide the tool switched on against the workpiece. Lift the unit off the
workpiece after machining and only then switch it off.
▪ Always remove the battery from the unit during breaks, before carrying out
any work on the unit (e.g. changing the abrasive belt) and when not in use.
▪ The unit is designed for use up to 2000 m above sea level.
▪ Do not use the unit if it is not working correctly or has been damaged by
falling. Do not disassemble the unit or attempt to repair it yourself.

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