Additional Safety Instructions for Edge Sanders
SAFETY
MODEL W1688
EDGE SANDER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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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, and always consider safety first, as it applies to your individual working conditions. Remember, no list of safety guidelines can be complete and every shop environment is different. Failure to follow guidelines can result in serious personal injury, damage to equipment and/or poor work results.
1.Be aware of sanding belt rotation when sanding. Always brace workpiece against the rotation of the sanding spindle.
2.Keep fingertips away from the moving sanding belt.
3.Never use excessive force when sanding. Doing this greatly increases the chances of personal injury and motor overload.
4.Always feed the work against the direction of rotation.
5.Even if you have a reliable method of dust collection, use a dust mask or respirator when sanding, as well as eye and ear protection.
6.If there is any doubt as to the stability or integrity of the material to be sanded, do not sand it.
7.Do not operate sander with a damaged or badly worn sanding belt or rollers.
8.Sanding dust from some woods may be toxic or cause an allergic reaction. Be sure to wear an appropriate respirator when working around sawdust. Make sure there is adequate ventilation or a constant source of fresh air. The sawdust from some species of wood can be toxic to some people. Be sure to research the dangers of the specific species of wood you are working with.