Additional Safety for Spindle Sanders
FEED RATE. Never jam a workpiece against the sanding surface. This can cause the workpiece to kick back or damage the machine. Firmly hold the workpiece and ease it against the spindle using light pressure. Allow the machine to do the work— do not force the workpiece.
AVOIDING ENTANGLEMENT. Keep loose cloth- ing articles such as sleeves, belts, or jewelry items away from the spindle. These items could get entangled in the spindle, resulting in serious personal injury. Never wear gloves when operat- ing the spindle sander.
RESPIRATOR USE. Always use a respirator that is approved for wood dust when using this machine to reduce the risk of short and long term respiratory illness. A dust collector is not an adequate substitute.
WORKPIECE HANDLING. Hold the workpiece with both hands to maintain good control while sanding (or use an appropriate holding jig). This will reduce the likelihood of losing control of the workpiece and having it thrown from the machine.
SANDING SLEEVES. Worn or damaged sanding sleeves can tear apart and become entangled in the spindle or be thrown from the machine, resulting in personal injury or property damage. Promptly replace sanding sleeves if they become worn or damaged.
FOREIGN MATERIAL. Do not use stock with 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. Proper dust collection reduces dust in the work area, which decreases the risk of
DIRECTION. To avoid the workpiece being thrown from the machine. Never sand tapered or pointed stock with the point facing the feed direction.
POWER DISCONNECT. Disconnect the machine from the power source before changing the sand- ing sleeve to avoid injuries in the event of an accidental startup.
TABLE INSERTS. Always use the table insert that fits closest to the diameter of the installed sanding drum. A pinch hazard exists from the gap between the table and the oscillating drum. Keeping this gap as small as possible reduces the risk of this hazard.
HAND PLACEMENT. Do not touch or place hands too close to sanding surfaces during opera- tion.
Model T26417/T26418 (Mfd. Since 11/13) |