ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES
FOR ABRASIVE FINISHING MACHINES
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
1.DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE until it is completely assembled and installed according to the instructions. A machine incorrectly assembled can cause serious injury.
2.OBTAIN ADVICE from your supervisor, instructor, or another qualified person if you are not thoroughly familiar with the operation of this machine. Knowledge is safety.
3.FOLLOW ALL WIRING CODES and recommended electrical connections to prevent shock or electrocu- tion.
4.NEVER TURN THE MACHINE “ON” before clearing the table/work area of all objects (tools, scraps of wood, etc.). Flying debris is dangerous.
5. NEVER TURN THE MACHINE “ON” with the work- piece contacting the abrasive surface. Kickback can occur.
6.SECURE THE MACHINE to a supporting surface. Vibra- tion can cause the machine to slide, walk, or tip over.
7.COVER THE POWER
8.USE A DUST COLLECTION SYSTEM. Some types of wood are known to cause disease or other health problems.
9.CLEAN THE MACHINE and dust collector thoroughly when processing different types of workpieces (wood, steel, or aluminum). Combining wood and metal dust can create an explosion or fire hazard. DO NOT SAND OR POLISH MAGNESIUM. Fire will result.
10.PREVENT THE WORKPIECE from contacting the sanding belt before starting the tool. Loss of control of the workpiece is dangerous.
11.AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND POSITIONS. A sudden slip could cause a hand to move into the abrasive disc or belt.
12.MAINTAIN A MAXIMUM CLEARANCE OF 1/16" be- tween the table and the abrasive disc. The workpiece could be drawn into the space between the abrasive disc and the table.
13.SUPPORT THE WORKPIECE firmly with a miter gauge, backstop, or work table when sanding with a belt. Hold the workpiece firmly. Loss of control of the workpiece can result in injury.
14.AVOID KICKBACK by sanding in accordance with the directional arrows. Feed the workpiece against the downward rotation side of the disc or the forward rotation of the belt. Loss of control of the workpiece can result in injury.
15.DO NOT SAND very small or very thin workpieces that cannot be safely controlled. Loss of control of the workpiece can result in injury.
16.PROPERLY SUPPORT LONG OR WIDE WORK- PIECES. Loss of control of the workpiece is dan- gerous.
17.NEVER PERFORM LAYOUT, ASSEMBLY, OR
18.TURN 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. Someone else might accidentally start the machine and cause injury to themselves.
19.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
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Refer to them often
and use them to instruct others.
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