Use According To Intended Purpose; Residual Risks; Safety Instructions - Mafell UVA 115 E Manual De Instrucciones Original

2.7 Use according to intended purpose

The orbital sander is exclusively intended for dry
surface finishing work with timber, coatings of paint
and varnish, filler and plaster as well as with metal.
Any other use than described above is not
permissible. The manufacturer cannot be held liable
for any damage arising from such other use.
So as to use the machine as intended, comply with
the operating, maintenance and repair instructions
specified by Mafell.

2.8 Residual risks

Danger
Even if used in accordance with its
intended purpose and despite
conforming with the safety
instructions, residual risks caused
by the intended use will always
remain.
- Touching the sanding paper or the oscillating plate
when sanding.
- Touching live parts with the housing open and the
mains plug not removed.
- Hearing can be impaired when working for long
periods without ear protectors.
- Emission of harmful wood dusts during longer
operation without extraction.
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Safety instructions

Danger
Always observe the following safety
instructions and the safety
regulations applicable in the
respective country of use!
General instructions:
- Children and adolescents must not operate this
machine. This rule does not apply to young
persons receiving training and being supervised by
an expert.
- Never work without the protection devices
prescribed for the respective operating sequence
and do not make any changes to the machine that
could impair safety.
- When operating the machine outdoors, use of an
earth-leakage circuit-breaker is recommended.
- Damaged cables or plugs must be immediately
replaced.
- Avoid sharp bends in the cable. Especially when
transporting and storing the machine, do not wind
the cable around the machine.
Instructions on the use of personal protective
equipment:
- Always wear ear protectors during work.
- Always where a dust mark during work.
- The dust arising during work is often hazardous
(e.g. when processing oak or beech wood, rocks,
metal or paint coats containing lead or other
harmful substances) and should not enter the
body. Do not touch or inhale the dust. Use a dust
extraction and in addition wear a dust protection
mask. Remove any deposited dust thoroughly, e.g.
by vacuuming it with a special vacuum cleaner.
Also observe this when replacing the filter bag.
Instructions on operation:
- Do not reach with your hands into the oscillating
range of the sanding paper or its retainer. With
your other hand, support the supplementary
handle or the motor casing.
- Never support the workpiece in your hand or over
your leg. Secure the workpiece against a sturdy
support.
- Whenever possible, secure the workpiece against
slipping, e.g. with screw clamps.
- Provide for an unobstructed and slip-proof location
with sufficient lighting.
- Only use sanding paper with the dimensions stated
in these operating instructions.
Instructions on service and maintenance:
- Regularly cleaning the machine, especially the
adjusting devices and guides, constitutes an
important safety factor.
- Only original MAFELL spare parts and accessories
may be used. Otherwise the manufacturer will not
accept any warranty claims and cannot be held
liable.
Only connect the machine with the
mains when it is switched off.
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