Hazards caused by entanglement
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Suffocation, scalping or and/or cut wounds can
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occur if loose clothing, jewellery, necklaces, hair
or gloves are not kept away from the machine
and its accessories.
Hazards during operation
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When using the machine, the operator's hands
can be subject to hazards such as cuts, grazing
and heat. Wear suitable gloves to protect your
hands.
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The operator and maintenance personnel must
be physically capable of handling the size,
mass and power of the machine.
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Hold the machine correctly: be ready to coun-
teract any normal or sudden movements - have
both hands ready.
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Ensure that your body is balanced and that you
have a secure standing position.
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Release the start/stop control in case of a dis-
ruption to the electricity supply.
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Use only lubricants recommended by the manu-
facturer.
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Avoid direct contact with the movable grinding
disc to avoid squashing or cutting your hands or
other parts of the body. Always wear suitable
gloves to protect your hands.
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Check the sanding disc before every use. Do
not use if this is cracked, broken or has been
dropped.
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Avoid direct contact with the movable sanding
disc to avoid squashing or cutting your hands or
other parts of the body. Always wear suitable
gloves to protect your hands.
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Never use the machine without an abrasive
attachment.
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There is a risk of electrostatic discharge if the
machine is used on plastic and other non-
conductive materials.
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Dust and vapours created by the sanding and
sanding can cause a potentially explosive at-
mosphere. Always use a dust extraction or sup-
pression system suitable for the material being
worked.
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Risks due to repetitive movements
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When using a sanding machine for sanding
sheets or a polisher to perform work-related
activities, operators may experience uncomfort-
able sensations in their hands and arms, as well
as in the neck and shoulders or other parts of
the body.
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When using a sanding machine for sanding
sheets or a polisher, the operator should adopt
a comfortable posture whilst ensuring a secure
hold and avoiding awkward postures or posi-
tions in which it is difficult to maintain balance.
The operator should change positions during
the course of long-lasting tasks. This can be
helpful in the prevention of discomfort and
fatigue.
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If the operator notices symptoms such as persis-
tent or recurring illness, discomfort, throbbing,
pain, tingling, burning or stiffness, these indica-
tions should not be ignored.
In this case, the operator should consult a suitably
qualified physician.
Hazards caused by accessories
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Disconnect the sanding machine for sanding
sheets or the polisher from the power supply
before fitting or replacing the machine tools or
accessories.
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Avoid direct contact with the machine tool during
and after use, since this can have heated up or
have become sharp.
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Only machine tools which were designed by
the manufacturer for sanding machines with
sanding sheets and polishers may be used
for sanding machines for sanding sheets and
polishers.
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Cutting discs and machines for cutting may not
be used.
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Check whether the maximum operational speed
of the machine tool (buffs, sanding sheets, fibre
discs etc.) is higher than the rated speed of the
machine;
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Self-adhesive sanding discs must be applied
concentrically on the mounting plate.
PDEXS 150 B2