Additional Safety Instructions for Sanders
1.POWER DISCONNECT. Do all inspec- tions, adjustments, and maintenance with the machine unplugged. Wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop.
2.INSPECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE. Check the machine for worn or damaged parts before each use. Replace worn parts and clean your machine regularly.
3.SANDING BELTS. DO NOT operate the sander if the sanding belt is damaged or badly worn. Pieces of sandpaper could be ejected from the sander, causing injury.
4.DUST COLLECTION. Never operate the sander without an adequate dust collection system in place and running.
5.TEST RUN. Turn the machine ON, check the tracking, feel for unusual vibrations, and listen for abnormal noises, before working on a workpiece.
6.HAND PLACEMENT. DO NOT place hands near, or in contact with, sanding belt during operation.
Using this machine pro- duces sawdust which may cause allergic reac- tions or respiratory problems. Always wear a respirator when oper- ating Model G0565.
7.SANDING DIRECTION. NEVER sand tapered or pointed stock with the point fac- ing the feed direction.
8.EXCESSIVE FORCE. DO NOT attempt to sand faster by applying extra pressure. Doing so greatly increases the chance of personal injury, mechanical damage, or damage to your workpiece.
9.SANDING TECHNIQUE. DO NOT jam the workpiece against the sanding belt. Firmly grasp the workpiece in both hands and ease it against the sanding belt with light pressure.
10.SANDING FRAGILE WORKPIECES. DO NOT sand a workpiece if you doubt its stability or integrity. Inspect all materi- als carefully for loose knots, cracks, and foreign objects like nails and staples.
11.GOOD HABITS. Develop good habits in your shop and safety will become second- nature to you. Habits – good and bad – are hard to break.
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.
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