Do not let anyone use the device if he or she is not familiar with it or has not read the instructions and advice. Electrical power tools are dangerous when they are used by inexperienced people. e) Look after the device carefully. Check that moving parts are working properly and move freely. Check for any parts that are broken or damaged enough to detrimentally affect the functioning of the device. Have damaged parts repaired before you use the device. Many accidents have their origins in poorly maintained electrical power tools. f) Use the electrical power tool, accessories, inserted tools etc. in accordance 8 GB/IE III PARKSIDE General safety advice for electrical power tools / Preparing for use with these instructions and advice, and the stipulations drawn up for this particular type of device. In doing this, take into account the working conditions and the task in hand. The use of electrical power tools for purposes other than those intended can lead to dangerous situations. A Safety advice relating specifically to delta sanders ■ Securely support the workpiece. Use clamps or a vice to grip the workpiece firmly. This is much safer than holding it in your hand. ■ Never support yourself by placing your hands near or in front of the device or the workpiece surface. A slip can result in injury. ■ If a dangerous situation arises, pull the mains plug immediately out of the mains socket. ■ Always work with the mains lead leading away from the rear of the device. ■ DANGER OF FIRE FROM FLYING SPARKS! Abrading metal creates flying sparks. For this reason, always make sure that nobody is placed in any danger and that there are no inflammable materials near the working area. ■ g Warning! noxious fumes! Any harmful / noxious dusts generated from sanding represent a risk to the health of the person operating the device and to anyone near the work area. fSliA Wear protective glasses and a dust mask! ■ When sanding wood and in particular when working on materials that give rise to dusts that are hazardous to health, the sander must be connected to a suitable external dust extraction device. ■ Ensure that there is adequate ventilation when working on plastic, paint, varnish etc. ■ Do not soak the materials or the surface you are about to work on with liquids containing solvents. ■ Do not abrade moistened materials or damp surfaces. ■ Avoid sanding paints containing lead or other substances hazardous to health. ■ Do not work on materials containing asbestos. Asbestos is a known carcinogen. ■ Avoid contact with the moving sanding sheet. ■ Operate the device only with an attached sanding sheet. ■ Never use the device for a purpose for which it was not intended nor with non-original parts / accessories. The use of tools or accessories other than those recommended in the operating instructions could lead to you suffering an injury. ■ Switch the device off and allow it to come to a standstill before you put it down. ■ Always keep the device clean, dry and free of oil or grease. • Have you understood everything? ■ Once you have made yourself familiar with the instructions and advice, the functioning and handling of your device, you are finally in a position to start work. Observing the manufacturer's instructions and advice will maximise your safety while working with the device. • Preparing for use A CAUTION! Make sure that the device is switched off before you connect it to the mains supply. Note: Always switch on the delta sander before bringing it into contact with the workpiece material. Switching on the device: □ Move the ON / OFF switch [T] forwards into setting "I". Switching off the device: □ Move the ON / OFF switch |T] backwards into setting "0". Selecting the oscillation speed: You can preselect the oscillation speed you require using the oscillation speed setting wheel |~2~|. You can also change the speed whilst you are working. Ill PARKSIDE GB/IE 9 Preparing for use The way to determine the optimum oscillation speed for your task is to carry out a practical test. Setting 1 = lowest oscillation speed / Setting max. = highest oscillation speed • Vacuum dust extraction A|WArNING!| DANGER OF FIRE! There is the danger of fire when working with electrical devices that have a dust box or can be connected to a vacuum cleaner. Under certain conditions the wood dust in the dust extraction bag (or in the vacuum's dust bag) may ignite, e.g. as a result of flying sparks generated when abrading metals or metal objects left in wood. This can happen particularly if the wood dust is mixed with paint residue or other chemicals and the abraded particles are hot from prolonged abrasion. Therefore you must empty the device's dust collection box and the vacuum cleaner's dust bag before taking a break or stopping work and always avoid overheating of the abraded particles and the device. Wear a dust mask! external vacuum extraction [7] or the reducer piece |~8~1. Removal: □ Pull the hose...