Additional Safety Instructions
For The Drum Sander
•DO NOT allow anyone to stand at the out- feed end when feeding your stock.
•DO NOT jam workpiece into the machine during operation. Firmly grasp the work- piece in both hands and ease it into the machine using light pressure.
•DO NOT wear loose clothing while operat- ing this machine. Roll up or button sleeves at the cuff.
•DO NOT sand any stock narrower than 1⁄8''.
•DO NOT attempt to sand thin stock by using a “dummy” board under your work- piece.
•DO NOT sand stock shorter than 9''.
•DO NOT place hands near, or in contact with, sanding drums during operation.
•DO NOT allow fingers to get pinched between board and conveyor belt during operation. This may pull the operator’s hand into the machine and cause serious injury or death!
•NEVER leave the machine running unat- tended.
•NEVER operate the sander without an adequate dust collection system in place and running.
•NEVER sand more than one piece of stock at a time.
•ANY PROBLEM, with the exception of conveyor belt tracking, that is concerned at all with any moving parts or accessories must be investigated and corrected with the power disconnected, and after all mov- ing parts have come to a complete stop. Never attempt to adjust conveyor belt tracking when the sanding drums are engaged.
•REPLACE sanding paper when it becomes worn.
•ALWAYS inspect board stock for nails, staples, knots, and other imperfections that could be dislodged and thrown from the machine during sanding operations.
•PERFORM machine inspections and maintenance service promptly when called for.
As with all power tools, there is danger associated with the G1066/G1066Z/G1079 Drum Sanders. Accidents are frequently caused by lack of familiarity or failure to pay attention. Use this tool with respect and caution to lessen the possibility of operator injury. If normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored serious personal injury may occur.
Operating this equipment has the potential for creating flying debris which can cause eye injury. Always wear safety glasses or goggles when operating equipment. Everyday glasses or reading glasses only have impact resistant lenses, they are not safety glasses. Be certain the safety glass- es you wear meet the appropriate standards of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
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