WEN 946 7 Inch Variable Speed Polisher / Sander - Manual (Page 5)

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General Instructions for all Power Tools
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS!!!
• Know your power tool. Read the operator’s manual carefully. learn the application and
limitations as well as specific potential hazards related to this tool.
• Keep guards in place and in working order. Never operate the tool with any guard or cover
removed. make sure all guards are operating properly before each use.
• Remove adjusting keys & wrenches. form a habit of checking to see keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.
• Keep work area clean. Cluttered work areas and work benches invite accidents.
• do not use in dangerous environments. do not use power tools near gasoline or other flammable
liquids, in damp or wet locations or expose them to rain. Keep work area well lighted.
• Keep children and visitors away. all visitors should wear aNSI-Z87.1 approved safety glasses and
be kept a safe distance from work area.
• make workshop childproof with padlocks, master switches, or by removing starter keys.
• don’t force the tool. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
• use the right tool. do not force the tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.
• Wear proper apparel. do not wear loose clothing, neckties, or jewelry that can get caught in the
tool’s moving parts and cause personal injury. Non-slip footwear is recommended when working
outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
• always wear aNSI-Z87.1 approved safety glasses with side shields. Everyday eyeglasses have
only impact-resistant lenses; they are NOt safety glasses.
• Secure work. use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical. It’s safer than using your hand
and it frees both hands to operate the tool.
• do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
• maintain tools with care. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance. follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
• disconnect all tools. When not in use, before servicing, or when changing attachments, blades,
bits, cutters, etc…, all tools should be disconnected from power source.
• Reduce the risk of unintentional starting. be sure switch is off when plugging in.