Additional Safety for Wide Belt Sanders
1.INFEED/OUTFEED AREA. When feeding the workpiece into the machine, keep clear of kickback path.
2.WORKPIECE FEEDING. Never force the workpiece into the sander, and feed only one workpiece at a time.
3.CLOTHING. Roll up or button sleeves, tie all loose clothing or hair so it will keep clear of entanglement hazards.
4.NARROW WORKPIECES. Never sand workpieces narrower than 3⁄16''.
5.THIN WORKPIECES. Never sand workpieces thinner than 3⁄16''.
6.SHORT WORKPIECES. Never sand workpieces shorter than 11''.
7.HANDS. Never place hands near, or in con- tact with, sanding drums or conveyor belt during operation.
8.MAINTENANCE. Perform machine inspec- tions and maintenance service at the appro- priate time intervals.
9.POWER AND AIR DISCONNECT. Unless specifically stated in the manual, always disconnect the power source and air from the machine when performing maintenance, adjustments, or assembly. Always read and follow specific safety instructions for each section.
10.UNATTENDED MACHINE. Never leave the machine running unattended.
11.SANDPAPER. Replace sanding belt when it becomes worn or damaged.
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 suf- ficient amount of time becoming familiar with 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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