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Take care of your tools. l. Keep your tools clean
and sharp for safe and effi cient work. Fol-
low the maintenance instructions and tips on
changing tools. Check the compressed-air
hose regularly and if it becomes damaged,
have it replaced by an approved specialist.
Keep handles dry and free of oil and grease.
Disconnect the compressed-air hose from m.
the compressed-air supply. If the pneumatic
tool is idle, prior to maintenance and when
changing tools such as saw blades, drill bits,
cutting tools.
Remember to remove keys. n. Check that the
key and adjustment tools have been removed
before switching the tool on.
Avoid unintentional starting. o. Do not carry a
pneumatic tool that is connected to a com-
pressed-air supply with your fi nger on the
trigger. When connecting the compressed-air
hose to a compressed-air supply, make sure
that the switch is not activated.
Stay alert. p. Keep your eyes on your work. Use
common sense. Do not use the pneumatic
tool if you are not able to concentrate properly.
Operating and maintenance personnel must
be physically strong enough to handle the size,
weight and power of the machine.
Check the pneumatic tool for possible dam-q.
age. Before continuing to use the pneumatic
tool, carefully examine safety devices and
slightly damaged components and make sure
that they function correctly and as specifi ed.
Check whether moving components function
correctly and do not seize, and whether any
components are damaged.
All components must be fi tted correctly and
meet all requirements to ensure that the
pneumatic tool operates correctly.
Damaged safety devices and parts should be
repaired or replaced by an authorised service
centre unless otherwise specifi ed in the oper-
ating instructions. Damaged switches must be
replaced by an authorised service centre.
Do not use pneumatic tools with faulty switch-
es (machine cannot be switched on or off).
Caution! r. Only use accessories and auxiliary
devices that are listed in the operating manu-
al or that are recommended by the manufac-
turer (catalogue).
Using other tools or accessories can pose a
risk of injury.
Have your pneumatic tool repaired by a qual-s.
ifi ed specialist. This pneumatic tool corre-
sponds to the relevant safety regulations. Re-
pairs should only be carried out by a qualifi ed
specialist. The operator is otherwise at risk
of an accident.
Only trained and qualifi ed persons are per-t.
mitted to set up, adjust and operate this air
tool. Persons without the relevant qualifi ca-
tions and training are more likely to cause ac-
cidents.
This air tool may not be modifi ed. u. Modifi ca-
tions may reduce the effectiveness of safety
devices and pose a greater risk to operating
personnel.
Hold the machine correctly.v. Prepare to coun-
teract normal or sudden movements - hold
the machine with both hands.
2.2 Machine-related safety instructions
- The manufacturer’s handling and processing
instructions must be observed without fail if
explosive or self-igniting dusts are likely to oc-
cur during sanding.
- If dust dangerous to health is produced during
sanding, the machine should be connected to
an appropriate extraction device and the safety
regulations that apply to the working material
should be observed.
- The operating pressure should not exceed 6.5 bar.
- The machine should only be operated with sand-
paper. Grinding wheels and parting grinder discs
are not permitted.
- Only work with correctly processed compressed air.
Using the Festool service unit VE guarantees this.
- Only use original Festool accessories.
- Wear suitable protection such as ear protection,
safety goggles, a dust mask for work which gen-
erates dust, and protective gloves when working
with raw materials and when changing tools.
- The permissible rotational speed of the acces-
sory must be at least as high as the maximum
speed specifi ed on the machine. Accessories
that rotate faster than the permissible level can
rupture.
- Proceed with caution in unfamiliar surround-
ings that may contain electricity or other supply
cables that harbour hidden dangers. Make sure
that there are no electrical cables, gas pipelines
or similar that, if damaged, could pose a hazard
when the machine is used.
2.3 Residual risks
In spite of compliance with all relevant design
regulations, dangers may still present them-
selves when the machine is operated, e.g.:
• Workpiece parts being thrown off,
• Parts of damaged tools being thrown off,
• Noise emission,
