American Sanders Super 7R Edger - Manual (Page 5)

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Clarke ® American Sanders Operator’s Manual (EN) - Super 7R - 5 -
14. Regularly clean the power tools air vents. The motor’s fan will draw the dust inside the housing and excessive accumulation may cause
electrical hazards.
15. Do not operate the power tool near flammable materials. Sparks could ignite these materials.
16. Do not use excessively oversized sanding disc paper. Follow manufacturer’s recommendations when selecting sanding paper.
Larger sanding paper extending beyond the sanding pad presents a laceration hazard and may cause snagging, tearing of the disc or
kickback.
Kickback and Related Warnings
Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or snagged rotating wheel, backing pad, brush or any other accessory. Pinching or snagging causes
rapid stalling of the rotating backing pad which in turn causes uncontrolled power tool to be forced in the opposite direction of the backing pad’s
rotation at the point of the binding.
For example, if an abrasive wheel is snagged or pinched by the work piece, the edge of the wheel that is entering into the pinch point can dig into
the surface of the material causing the wheel to climb out or kick out. The wheel may either jump toward or away from the operator, depending on
direction of the wheel’s movement at the point of pinching. Abrasive wheels may also break under these conditions.
Kickback is the result of power tool misuse and incorrect operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking proper precautions as
given below.
1. Maintain a firm grip on the power tool and position your body and arms to allow you to resist kickback forces. Always use auxiliary
handles, if provided for maximum control over kickback or torque reactions during start up. The operator can control torque reactions
or kickback forces, if proper precautions are taken.
2. Never place your hand near the rotating accessory. Accessory may kickback over your hand.
3. Do not position your body in the area where power tool will move if kickback occurs. Kickback will propel the tool in the direction
opposite to the wheel’s movement at the point of the snagging.
4. Use special care when working corners, sharp edges etc. Avoid bouncing and snagging the accessory. Corners, sharp edges or
bouncing have a tendency to snag the rotating accessory and cause loss of control or kickback.
Additional Rules For Safe Operation
1. Empty the dust bag or dust collection receiver frequently. Do not leave residue in dust bag or dust collection receiver unattended.
Always empty in a non-combustible metal container. Sanding wood or varnish produces dust that can self ignite and cause injury or
damage. Follow this precaution for storage.
2. Set all exposed nails. Sweep loose abrasive away from work area. Do not strike metal pipes, ect., with sanding paper. Striking metal
or abrasive particles with sanding paper produces sparks that could ignite the sanding dust which can cause injury or damage.
3. Do not operate a partially assemble power tool. Keep all adjustments within manufacturer’s specifications. Keep all fasteners tight.
Operating a partially assembled power tool could result in injury to the operator or bystander and could cause damage to the equipment or
surroundings.
4. Do not attempt to change the sanding paper while the power tool is running. The sanding pad can snag clothing and cause injury to
limbs and moving sanding paper can cause abrasions.
5. The power tool should only be used on an electrical system (mains) that is rated for the electrical requirements of the power tool as
shown on the nameplate. Use only on an earthing (grounded) system. Do not service the power tool if it is energized or connected
to an electrical circuit. Improper use could cause fire or electric shock.