Additional Safety for Disc Sanders

Model W1828 (For Machines Mfg. Since 4/11)

SAFETY

DISC DIRECTION. Only sand on the downward- moving left side of the sanding disc. Sanding on the upward-moving right side of the sanding disc forces the operator to rely only on hands (rather than the table) for support, which increases the risk of workpiece "kick- out" and impact/abrasion injuries.

AVOIDING ENTANGLEMENT. Becoming entangled in the moving parts of this machine can cause pinching and crushing injuries. To avoid these hazards, DO NOT wear loose clothing, gloves, or jewelry, and tie back long hair. Keep all guards in place and secure.

HAND PLACEMENT. Rotating sandpaper can remove a large amount of flesh in a few seconds. Always keep hands away from the sandpaper during operation. Never intentionally touch moving sandpaper.

MINIMUM STOCK DIMENSION. Small workpieces can be aggressively pulled from your hands and present injury hazards. Always use a jig or other holding device when sanding small workpieces, and keep your hands and fingers at least 2" away from the sanding surface.

WORKPIECE SUPPORT. Workpiece kickback can occur with violent force if the workpiece is not properly supported during operation. Always sand with the workpiece firmly against the table or another support device.

SANDING DUST. Sanding creates large amounts of dust and flying chips that can lead to eye injury or respiratory illness. Reduce the risk of these hazards by always wearing approved eye and respiratory protection when using the sander.

WORKPIECE INSPECTION. Nails, staples, knots, or other imperfections in the workpiece can be dislodged and thrown from the sander at a high rate of speed into the operator or bystanders, or cause damage to sandpaper or sander. Never attempt to sand stock that has embedded foreign objects or questionable imperfections.

FEEDING WORKPIECE. Forcefully jamming the workpiece into the sanding surface could cause the workpiece to be aggressively grabbed and pull your hands into the sanding surface. Always firmly grasp the workpiece in both hands and ease it into the sandpaper slowly using light pressure.

SANDPAPER CONDITION. Sandpaper that is worn or damaged not only produces poor sanding results, but could fly apart, aggressively grab the workpiece, and throw debris at the operator. Always inspect the sandpaper before operation and replace it if worn or damaged.

IN-RUNNING NIP POINTS. The gap between the moving sandpaper and the fixed table/ support creates a pinch point for fingers or workpieces; the larger this gap is, the greater the risk of fingers or workpieces getting caught in it. Minimize this risk by adjusting the table no more than 1⁄16" away from the sandpaper.

WORKPIECE INTEGRITY. Only sand solid workpieces that can withstand the forces required for power sanding. Make sure the shape of the workpiece can be properly supported on the table; avoid sanding workpieces without flat bottom surfaces unless some type of jig is used to maintain support and control when the sanding force is applied.

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 complete—every shop environment is different. Failure to follow guidelines could result in serious personal injury, damage to equipment or poor work results.

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