Dymo 31-250 Additional Safety Rules For Drum Sanders, Hold the Work Firmly when sanding

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ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES

FOR DRUM SANDERS

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.

1.DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL UNTIL it is assembled and installed according to the instructions.

2.OBTAIN ADVICE from your supervisor, instructor, or another qualified person if you are not familiar with the operation of this tool.

3.FOLLOW ALL WIRING CODES and recommended electrical connections.

4.COVER POWER TAKE-OFF SHAFT when not using accessories. Unguarded rotating shafts can create an entanglement hazard which can result in injury.

5. USE A DUST COLLECTION SYSTEM with this tool.

6.CAUTION: THIS MACHINE IS DESIGNED TO SAND WOOD or wood-like products only. Sanding or grinding metal could result in fire, injury, and/or damage to the product.

7.CHECK THE TABLE BELT TRACKING to prevent belt run-off.

8.CHECK BELTS FOR WEAR and for tension.

9.CLEAR THE SANDING AREA and infeed/ outfeed tables of all objects (tools, scrap pieces, etc.) prior to starting tool.

10.DO NOT sand pieces of material that are shorter than 7" in length or thinner than 1/32".

11.SUPPORT ALL SANDING WORKPIECES with a table or additional support at table height. Curved work on an outer sanding drum is the only exception.

12.DRESS PROPERLY. DO NOT WEAR LOOSE CLOTHING OR JEWELRY. CONTAIN LONG HAIR. KEEP YOUR HAIR, CLOTHING, AND GLOVES AWAY FROM MOVING PARTS. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

13.PREVENT THE WORKPIECE FROM CONTACTING THE SANDING BELT before starting the tool.

14.AVOID AWKWARD HAND POSITIONS. A sudden slip could cause a hand to contact the sanding belt.

15.NEVER WEAR GLOVES or hold the work with a rag when sanding.

16.HOLD THE WORK FIRMLY when sanding.

17.SAND with the grain of the wood

18.FEED WORK against the drum rotation.

19.NEVER perform layout, assembly, or set-up work on the tables when the tool is operating.

20.DISCONNECT THE TOOL from the power source before installing or removing accessories, before adjusting or changing set-ups, or when making repairs.

21.DISCONNECT THE TOOL from the power source, and clean the table/work area before leaving the tool. LOCK THE SWITCH IN THE “OFF” POSITION to prevent unauthorized use.

22.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding the safe and proper operation of power tools (i.e. a safety video) is available from the Power Tool Institute, 1300 Sumner Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115-2851 (www.powertoolinstitute.com). Information is also available from the National Safety Council, 1121 Spring Lake Drive, Itasca, IL 60143-3201. Please refer to the American National Standards Institute ANSI 01.1 Safety Requirements for Woodworking Machines and the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA 1910.213 Regulations.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Refer to them often and use them to instruct others.

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Contents 18 x 36 Drum Sander Safety Guidelines Definitions Important Safety InstructionsStay ALERT, Watch What YOU are Doing Additional Safety Rules For Drum Sanders Hold the Work Firmly when sandingPower Connections Unpacking and Cleaning ForewordCarton Contents Drum Sander PartsAttaching Legs AssemblyAttaching the Handwheel Attaching and Leveling Feed Table Attaching Thickness ScaleOperating Controls and Adjustments Locking the Drum Switch in the OFF PositionTable FEED/SPEED Switch Starting and Stopping the MachineChecking and Adjusting Feed Belt Tracking and Tension Disconnect Machine from Power SourceRaising and Lowering Feed Table TrackingChecking and Adjusting Table Parallel to Drum Setting the Height ScaleChanging Drum SPEEDS/REPLACING Drive Belt Table Height AT this TimeRemoving and Replacing Drum Sanding Belt To relieve tension on the belt. Replace or change the beltRemoving and Replacing Feed Belt Dust CollectionFrequently Asked Questions When do I Change the Drum SPEED?What is Recommended for Dust Collection What Factors Affect Sanding OPERATIONS?What Causes Burn Marks What are the Maximum and Minimum Sanding Stock SIZES?HOW do I Sand Multiple BOARDS? HOW do I Sand the Edges of BOARDS?HOW do I Sand Glued BOARDS? HOW do I Sand Boards Wider than 18?HOW do I GET STARTED? Tips for Increasing Sanding Belt LifeTension on Timing Belt Table Movement Troubleshooting GuideChecking the Table Support Plate Checking Lock NUT Adjustment Lock NUT AdjustmentMaintenance Brush Inspection and ReplacementDrum Motor Overload Protection Feed Belt Motor Overload ProtectionPage Page Accessories PARTS, Service or Warranty AssistanceCanadian PORTER-CABLE Delta Service Centers
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