ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR
BELT / DISC SANDERS
WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
1.DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE 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 machine.
3.FOLLOW ALL WIRING CODES and recommended electrical connections.
4.DUST GENERATED by certain woods and wood products can be Injurious to your health. always operate all tools in
5.THIS MACHINE can be used for processing wood and metal products. however, combining both wood dust and metal filings can create a fire hazard. make certain that the dust collector is free of wood dust deposits before processing metal products.
6.ANY TENDENCY for the machine to tip over or move during certain operations (especially when sanding long or heavy boards, etc.,) requires that the machine must be securely fastened to a supporting surface.
7.MAKE SURE the sanding belt runs in the proper direction. Sanding belt must travel down at the front of the machine.
8.BE CERTAIN the sanding belt is tracking correctly to prevent the belt from runnning off of the pulleys.
9.MAKE SURE the sanding belt or disc is not torn or loose.
10.HOLD the work firmly when sanding.
11.SUPPORT workpiece firmly with the miter gage, backstop or work table when sanding with the belt. NOTE: The only exception to this is working with a curved workpiece on the top wheel of belt.
12.AVOID kickback by sanding in accordance with directional arrows. Sand on downward side of disc. Sanding on the upward side could cause the workpiece to fly up and cause an injury.
13.ALWAYS maintain a maximum clearance of 1/16" or less between the table and the sanding belt or disc.
14.NEVER wear gloves or hold the work with a rag when sanding.
15.SAND with the grain of the work.
16.DO NOT sand pieces of material that are too small to be safely supported.
17.AVOID awkward hand positions where a sudden slip could cause a hand to move into the sanding belt or disc.
18.WHEN sanding a large workpiece, provide an additional support at table height.
19.NEVER force the work. Slowing or stalling the motor will cause overheating.
20.WHEN sanding metal, friction will cause the metal to heat. Stop long enough to let the metal cool.
21.WHEN sanding metal never use a steady stream of water on the workpiece. Dip the workpiece in water to cool it.
22.DO NOT sand or polish magnesium. This action will cause a fire hazard.
23.ALWAYS remove scrap pieces and other objects from the belt and disc tables before turning the machine “ON.”
24.NEVER perform layout, assembly, or
25.ALWAYS turn the machine “OFF” and disconnect the cord from the power source before installing or removing accessories.
26.NEVER leave the machine work area when the power is “ON” or before the machine has come to a complete stop.
27.ALWAYS wear eye protection when operating the sander.
28.TURN THE MACHINE “OFF” AND DISCONNECT THE MACHINE from the power source before installing or removing accessories, before adjusting or changing
29TURN THE MACHINE “OFF”, disconnect the machine from the power source, and clean the table/work area before leaving the machine. LOCK THE SWITCH IN THE “OFF” POSITION to prevent unauthorized use.
30.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding the safe and proper operation of this tool is available from the Power Tool Institute, 1300 Summer Avenue, Cleveland, OH
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Refer to them often
and use them to instruct others.
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