-8- model g0719 (mfg. since 10/10)
additional safety for Disc sanders
pOsitiOn taBLE COrrECtLy. make sure
the gap between the table and sanding disc
does not exceed 3⁄16"—too large of a gap
increases the risk of workpiece grab and pinch
injuries, while too small of a gap increases the
risk of sandpaper damage and restricts the
removal of dust during operation.
OnLy usE safE sanDpapEr DisCs. Never
use sanding discs that are damaged or torn; or if
the adhesive is not sticking firmly. if sandpaper
rips or comes off of the disc during operation,
the workpiece or your hands could become
entangled with the moving disc.
avOiD EntanGLEMEnt. tie back long hair
and remove any loose-fitting clothing or jewelry
that could be caught up in the sanding disc or
other moving machine parts.
BE aWarE Of Dust aLLErGiEs. Be aware
that cer tain woods may cause an allergic
reaction in people and animals, espec ially
when fine dust is created by sanding. make sure
you know what type of wood dust you will be
exposed to in case there is a possibility of an
allergic reaction.
prOtECt yOursELf frOM finE Dust.
this machine puts fine dust particles into the
air during operation. Wood dust is harmful to
respiratory systems and long term exposure
may lead to severe health problems. reduce
your risk by always using an adequate dust
collection system and wearing a Niosh-
approved respirator during machine o peration
and for a short time after.
avOiD finGEr inJuriEs. Never purposely
touch the moving sanding disc. take care to
keep fingers away from sanding disc during
operations. if the workpiece is small or difficult
to hold, use a workpiece holding fixture. sanding
abrasives can quickly remove large amounts of
skin!
avOiD WOrkpiECE GraB. support the
workpiece on the work table against the rotation
direction of the sanding disc. o therwise, the
sanding disc could grab the workpiece and pull
your hands into the moving disc.
avOiD kiCk BaCk. Avoid kickback by sanding
in acc ordance with direc tional arr ows and
keeping the guard in place. Always sand on
the downward side of the disc— pay close
attention to the direction of disc rotation to avoid
placing the workpiece against the upward side
of the disc. Avoid sanding with excessive force.
Always keep the sanding disc guard installed.
OnLy sanD safE WOrkpiECEs. if there
is any doubt about stability or integrity of the
material to be sanded, do not sand it. Never
attempt to sand any sort of cable, chain, or wire.
if you do, entanglement can occur and c ause
serious injury.
DisCOnnECt pOWEr WhEn sErviCinG.
disconnect the mac hine from power and allow
the disc to come to a complete stop before
service, maintenance, or adjustments. Avoid
pulling cord-connected machinery by the cord—
instead, grasp the plug when disconnecting it
from pow er.
no list of safety guidelines can be complete.
Every shop environment is different. always
consider safety first, as it applies to your
individual working conditions. use this and
other machinery with caution and respect.
failure to do so could result in serious per-
sonal injury, damage to equipment, or poor
work results.
Like all machinery there is potential danger
when operating this machine. accidents are
frequently c aused by lack of familiarity or
failure to pay attention. use this machine
with respect and caution to decrease the
risk of operator injury. if normal safety pre -
cautions are overlooked or ignored, serious
personal injury may occur.