Hands, Face and Ears. RIDGID Lijadora de husillo de contorno/correa oscilante, Ponceuse à bande/à cylindre oscillant, Oscillating Edge Belt / Spindle Sander, EB44241, EB4424

If any part is missing, bent, or broken in any way, or any electrical parts don’t work properly, turn the sander off and unplug the sander. Replace damaged, missing, or failed parts before using the sander again.

Disconnect the sander to reduce the risk of injury from accidental starting. Turn switch off, unplug sander and remove the switch key before changing the setup or sanding drum.

Maintain tools with care. Keep the sander clean for maximum and safest performance.

To reduce the risk of injury from jams, slips or thrown pieces:

• Use only recommended accesso-

ries.

• Use the correct spacer ring

insert. The opening between the sanding sleeve and insert must be

5/32 of an inch or less. (See page

15)

• All sanding drums, washers and

knobs are tight. No parts should have excessive play prior to operating unit.

• Keep work area clean. Cluttered work surfaces invite accidents. Floor must be clean and dry for stable footing.

Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands, Face and Ears

Dress for Safety

• Any power sander can throw foreign objects into the eyes. This can result in permanent eye damage. Always wear safety goggles, not glasses complying with ANSI Z87.1 (or in

Canada CSA Z94.3-99) shown on package. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses.

They are not safety glasses. Safety goggles are available at many local retail stores. Glasses or goggles not in compliance with ANSI or CSA could seriously hurt you when they break.

• For dusty operations, wear a dust mask along with safety goggles.

• Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry (rings, wrist watches). They can get caught and draw you into moving parts.

Know your sander. Read and understand the owner’s manual and labels affixed to the tool. Learn its application and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards.

Plan your work. Think through how you will hold and maneuver the workpiece against the sanding drum or belt.

Use the right tool. Don’t force tool or attachment to do a job it was not designed to do.

• Wear nonslip footwear.

• Tie back long hair.

To reduce the risk of injury from accidental contact with moving parts:

• Roll long sleeves above the elbow.

• Do not layout, assemble, or setup work on the sander while any parts are moving.

• Noise levels vary widely. To reduce the risk of possible hearing damage, wear ear plugs or muffs when using sander for hours at a time.

• Sanding operations are usually dusty. Wear a dust mask along with the safety goggles.

• Reduce the risk of accidental

starting. Make sure switch is “OFF” before plugging sander into a power outlet.

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