[. . . ] Any other use or modification to the device shall be considered as improper use and could give rise to considerable dangers. The manufacturer will not accept liability for loss or damage arising from improper use. Check that all the items and accessories are present immediately after unpacking the device: 1 Belt sander PBS 900 A1 1 Sanding belt Introduction / General safety advice for electrical power tools Load over the whole of the period of working. The PBS 900 A1 belt sander has full-wave electronics with additional control electronics, soft start with inrush current limiting. [. . . ] 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. Check for any parts that are broken or damaged enough to detrimentally affect the functioning of the device. Many accidents have their origins in poorly maintained electrical power tools. Carefully maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to jam and are easier to control. In accordance 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. 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. The belt sander is designed for the dry sanding of large surfaces of wood, plastic, metal and plaster and painted surfaces. Sanding paints containing lead, some types of wood and metal for example may give rise to hazardous or poisonous dusts and represents a risk to the health of the person operating the device and to anyone near the work area. Never support yourself by placing your hands near or in front of the device or the workpiece surface. 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. After sanding, lift the device from the workpiece before switching it off. When working always hold the device securely with both hands (see Fig. Switch the device off and allow it to come to a complete standstill before you put it down. When taking a break from your work, before carrying out any tasks on the device itself (e. Changing the sanding belt) and when you are not using the device, always pull the mains plug out of the mains socket. ½ Hold the device by the insulated handle surfaces as the sanding belt could strike the device's own mains lead. Damaging a live wire could result in the metal parts of the device also becoming live and could lead to an electric shock. [. . . ] The appliance has been manufactured with care and meticulously examined before delivery. In the event of a warranty claim, please make contact by telephone with our Service Department. The warranty covers only claims for material and maufacturing defects, but not for transport damage, for wearing parts or for damage to fragile components, e. In accordance with European Directive 2002 / 96 / EC (covering waste electrical and electronic equipment) and its transposition into national legislation, worn out electrical power tools must be collected separately and taken for environmentally compatible recycling. [. . . ]