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.
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 per- sonal injury. Never wear gloves when operating the spindle sander.
HAND PLACEMENT. Do not place hands near, or in contact with, sanding surfaces during opera- tion to avoid personal injury.
WORKPIECE HANDLING. Hold the workpiece with both hands to maintain control while sanding (or use an appropriate holding jig) to 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. Replace sanding sleeves as required.
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. Proper dust collection reduces dust in the work area, which decreases the risk of
DIRECTION. Never sand tapered or pointed stock with the point facing the feed direction to avoid the workpiece being thrown from the machine.
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.
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.
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.
Like all machinery there is potential danger when operating this machine. Accidents are frequently caused by lack of familiarity or failure to pay attention. Use this machine with respect and caution to decrease the risk of operator injury. If normal safety pre- cautions are overlooked or ignored, serious personal injury may occur.
No list of safety guidelines can be complete. Every shop environment is different. Always consider safety first, as it applies to your individual working conditions. Use this and other machinery with caution and respect. Failure to do so could result in serious per- sonal injury, damage to equipment, or poor work results.
Model G0739 (Mfg. Since 2/12) |