Additional Safety For Wide Belt Sanders
1.INFEED/OUTFEED AREA: DO NOT stand
2.WORKPIECE FEEDING: DO NOT jam the workpiece into the machine and never feed more than one workpiece at a time.
3.CLOTHING: DO NOT wear loose clothing while operating this machine. Roll up or button sleeves at the cuff.
4.NARROW WORKPIECES: DO NOT sand workpieces narrower than 1⁄8''.
5.THIN WORKPIECES: DO NOT sand workpieces thinner than 1⁄8''.
6.SHORT WORKPIECES: DO NOT sand workpieces shorter than 9''.
7.HANDS: DO NOT place hands near, or in contact with, sanding drums or conveyor belt during operation.
8.MAINTENANCE: Perform machine inspections and maintenance service at the appropriate time intervals. See Section 7: Maintenance.
9.POWER DISCONNECT: Unless specifi- cally stated in the manual, always discon- nect the power source from the machine when performing maintenance, adjust- ments, or assembly. Always read and fol-
low specific safety instructions for each section.
10.UNATTENDED MACHINE: Never leave the machine running unattended.
11.SANDPAPER: Replace sanding belt when it becomes worn.
12.FOREIGN MATERIAL: Always inspect workpiece for nails, staples, knots, and other imperfections that could be dis- lodged and thrown from the machine dur- ing sanding operations.
13.DUST COLLECTION: Never operate the sander without an adequate dust collec- tion system in place and running.
14.ALLERGIES: Certain woods may cause an allergic reaction in people and animals, especially when exposed to fine dust. Make sure you know what type of wood dust you will be exposed to and always wear an approved respirator.
15.ACCESS DOORS: Never perform sanding operations when the side access doors are open.
16.UNDERSTAND INSTRUCTIONS: Never allow unsupervised or untrained personnel to operate the machine. Make sure any instructions you give in regards to machine operation are approved, correct, safe, and clearly understood.
Unfamiliarity with this manual could result in serious personal injury. Spend a suffi- cient amount of time becoming familiar the contents of this manual, including all the safety warnings.
No list of safety guidelines can be com- plete. Operating this machinery may require additional safety precautions spe- cific to your shop environment. Failure to use reasonable caution while operating this machine could result in serious per- sonal injury.
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