SAFETY
W1730 Oscillating Edge Sander
Additional Safety for Oscillating Edge Sanders
READ MANUAL. This manual contains proper operating and safety procedures for this machine.
WORKPIECE PRESSURE. Do not jam the workpiece against the sanding surfaces. Firmly grasp the workpiece in both hands and ease it against the belt/spindle using light pressure.
CLOTHING. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry while operating this machine. Roll up or button sleeves at the cuff, and tie back long hair.
HAND PLACEMENT. Do not place hands near, or in contact with, sanding surfaces during operation.
WORKPIECE HANDLING. Grip the workpiece with both hands, or the workpiece may be thrown from machine and cause serious personal injury.
MAINTENANCE. Perform machine inspections and maintenance promptly as required.
UNATTENDED MACHINE. Never leave the machine running unattended.
SANDING BELTS/DRUMS. Replace sanding belts and drums promptly as needed.
WORKPIECE QUANTITY. Never sand more than one piece of stock at a time.
FOREIGN MATERIAL. Always inspect stock for nails, staples, knots, and other imperfections that could be dislodged and thrown from the machine during sanding operations.
DUST COLLECTION. Never operate the sander without an adequate dust collection system in place and running.
DIRECTION. Never sand tapered or pointed stock with the point facing the feed direction, or the workpiece may be thrown from machine and cause serious personal injury.
POWER DISCONNECT. Disconnect the machine from the power source before changing the sanding belt or sleeve.
TEST RUN. Test run the machine before starting any work.
READ and understand this entire instruction manual before using this machine. Serious personal injury may occur if safety and operational information is not understood and fol- lowed. DO NOT risk your safety by not reading!
Use this and other machinery with caution and respect. Always consider safety first, as it applies to your individual working conditions. No list of safety guidelines can be