[. . . ] Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energising power tools that have the switch on invites accidents. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations. If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. [. . . ] Clean work equipment soaked in oils, for example sanding pad or polishing felt, with water and allow to dry. Swarf in the filter bag or filter of the mobile dust extractor may self-ignite in unfavourable conditions such as flying sparks when grinding metals. Particular danger exists if the swarf is mixed with paint, polyurethane residue or other chemical materials and the grinding material is hot after long periods of work. If the power tool is dropped or falls, check for damage to the machine and sanding pad. Broken sanding pads and damaged machines can cause injuries and machine instability. Foreign pads are not suitable for the speed of the sander and may break. Various dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals known (to the State of California) to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: • lead from lead-based paints, • crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and • arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber. The risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles. Machine-related safety instructions – Dust that is harmful to your health may be produced as you work (e. 9 Intended use The sanders are designed for sanding wood, plastic, stone, composites, paint/varnish, filler and similar materials as directed. To guarantee electrical safety, the machine must not be damp or operated in a damp environment. Functional description The pictures for the functional description are on a fold-out page at the beginning of the instruction manual. While reading the manual you can fold out the page for comparison and quick reference. [1-1] [1-2] [1-3] [1-4] On/Off switch Plug it-connection Speed control Extractor connector [1-5] [1-6] [1-7] [1-8] [1-9] Sanding pad Protector Long-life dust bag Dust bag adapter Handle (insulated gripping surface) Accessories shown or described are sometimes not included in the scope of delivery. Risk of accident  The mains voltage and the frequency of the power source must correspond with the specifications on the machine's name plate. ρµ In North America, only Festool machines with the voltage specifications 120 V/60 Hz may be used. ρ© In case of a power failure or if the mains connector is removed, move the on/off switch immediately to the Off position. WARNING Risk of injury, electric shock  Always pull the mains plug out of the socket before performing any type of work on the machine!This enables you to optimise the sanding speed to suit the material (see chapter Working with the machine). Replacing the sanding pad [3] An optimal work result can only be achieved using original accessories and consumables. [. . . ] Accessories Use only original Festool accessories and Festool consumable material intended for this machine. Using accessories and consumable material from other suppliers will most likely affect the quality of your results and limit warranty claims. Machine wear or your own personal workload may increase depending on the application. Protect yourself and your machine, and preserve your warranty claims by always using original Festool accessories and Festool consumable material! [. . . ]