Power Sanders

Read through the following topics to learn more about minimising the dangers associated with power sanders:

1 Checking the power cable
2 Checking sander status
3 Basic health protection
4 Isolating power when making changes

1 - Checking the power cable Always check the condition of the plug and power cable before use and have them replaced by a specialist if defective. Be careful that you do not let the cable become trapped or abraded during use.

2 - Checking sander status Make sure the sander is switched off before inserting the plug into the socket.

3 - Basic health protection It is important to protect yourself from health hazards which might occur during sanding by using a dust mask, protective goggles, and where indicated by the manufacturer, ear defenders.

4 - Isolating power when making changes Before any work on the sander itself (such as swapping sanding sheets), pull the plug from the socket. This reduces the chance of someone inadvertently switching the power back on.