Makita SL 7000 Manuel D'instructions page 4

10. Position the cord clear
accessory. If you lose control, the cord may be cut
or sagge and your hand or arm may be pulled into
the spinning accesory.
11. Never lay the power tool down untill the
accessory has come to a complete stop. The
spinning accessory may grab the surface and pull
the power tool out of your control.
12. Do not run the power tool while carrying it at
your side. Accidental contact with the spinning
accessory could snag your clothing, polling the
accessory into your body.
13. Regularly clean the power tool's air vents. The
motor's fan will draw the dust inside the housing
and excessive accumulation of powdered metal
may cause electrical hazards.
14. Do not operate the power tool near flammable
materials. Sparks could ignite these materials.
15. Do not use accessories that require liquid coo-
lants. Using water or other liquid coolant may result
in electrocution or shock.
KICKBACK AND RELATE WARNINGS
Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or sagge
rotation wheel, backing pad, brush or any other acces-
sory. Pinching or snagging causes rapid stalling of the
rotating accessory which in turn causes the uncontrol-
led power tool to be forced in the direction opposite of
the accessory's rotation at the point of the binding.
For example, if an abrasive wheel is sagge or pinched
by the workpiece, the edge of the wheel that is entering
into the pinch point can dig into the surface of the mate-
rial causing the wheel to climb out or kick out. The
wheel may either jump toward or away from the
operator, depending on direction of the wheel's move-
ment at the point of pinching. Abrasive wheels may also
break under these conditions.
Kickback is the result of power tool misuse and/or
incorrect operating procedures or conditions and can
be avoided by taking proper precautions as given be-
low.
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Maintain a firm grip on the power tool and
position your body and arm to allow you to resist
kickback forces. Always use auxiliary handle, if
provided, for maximum control over kickback or
torque reaction during star-up. The operator can
control torque reactions or kickback forces, if proper
precautions as given below.
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Never place your hand near the rotating acces-
sory. Accessory may kickback over your hand.
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Do not position your body in the area where
power tool will move if kickback occurs. Kickback
will propel the tool in direction opposite to the wheel's
movement at the point of snagging.
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of the spinning
Use special care when working corners, sharp
edges etc. Avoid bounching and snagging the
accessory. Corners, sharp edges or bouncing have a
tendency to snag the rotating accessory and causes
loss of control or kickback.
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Do not attach a saw chain woodcarving blade ot
toothed saw blade. Such blades create frequent
kickback and loss of control.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT!
The sanding of materials may cause irreparable dam-
age to the health of the operator.
produced can cause respiratory diseases, therefore we
strongly recommend using all due precautions to avoid
all risks, in particular the use of approved dust masks
and suction cleaners fitted with fine-dust filters.
The sanding of surfaces coated with lead paint must be
carried out exclusively by qualified staff.
Our sanders are designed and produced for use on
plasterwork, gypsum and other wall facings; we strongly
advise against using the sanders to remove reinforced
concrete.
WARNING!
The electric motor may cut off in the event of excessive
strain. In this case, we recommend switching the
machine off and then rapidly on again.
Handle
The tool's handle (A) has been designed to ensure
optimal hold at all times, and allows awkward, far away
places to be reached more easily than using a classic
sander. Unlike other similar products, the downward
position of the electric motor considerably reduces the
strain to which the machine is put.
In this way, the upper block of the backing plate will
weigh less.
The operator's hand may slide along the aluminium
tube, settling on the handiest, most suitable position.
The handle may be held with either the right or the left
hand.
Finally, the balancing head allows the abrasive disc to
be adapted to the wall to be sanded, without the risk of
scratching or staining.
Starting up and stopping.
Connect the cable to the power supply, checking that
the power corresponds to the voltage indicated on the
motor plate.
Hold firmly onto the sander and switch it on (3).
Unlike other models, the switch is easy to reach, provid-
ing a further element of safety.
The switch is designed to prevent accidental start-up.
To switch the sander off, simply press the rear of the
switch lightly and replace it in its housing.
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Inhaling the dust