OPERATOR SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

 

WARNING

AVERTISSEMENT

ADVERTENCIA

 

DANGER means:

Severe bodily injury or death can occur to you or other personnel if the

 

 

 

 

 

DANGER statements found on this machine or in this Owner's Manual are

 

 

 

ignored or are not adhered to. Read and observe all DANGER statements

 

 

 

found in this Owner's Manual and on your machine.

 

 

WARNING means:

Injury can occur to you or to other personnel if the WARNING statements

 

 

 

found on your machine or in this Owner's Manual are ignored or are not

 

 

 

adhered to. Read and observe all WARNING statements found in this Owner's

 

 

 

Manual and on your machine.

 

 

 

CAUTION means:

Damage can occur to the machine or to other property if the CAUTION state-

 

 

 

ments found on your machine or in this Owner's Manual are ignored or are not

 

 

 

adhered to. Read and observe all CAUTION statements found in this Owner's

 

 

 

Manual and on your machine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DANGER: Failure to read the Owner's Manual prior to operating or attempting any service or maintenance procedure to your American Sanders Technology machine could result in injury to you or to other personnel; damage to the machine or to other property could occur as well. You must have training in the operation of this machine before using it. If you cannot read English, have this manual explained fully before attempting to operate this machine.

DANGER: Sanding/finishing wood floors can create an environment that can be explosive. The following safety procedures must be adhered to:

Cigarettes, cigars, pipes, lighters, pilot lights and any other source of ignition can create an explosion when active during a sanding session. All sources of ignition should be extinguished or removed entirely from the work area.

Work areas that are poorly ventilated can create an explosive environment when certain combustible materials are in the atmosphere, i.e., solvents, thinners, alcohol, fuels, certain finishes, wood dust and other combustible materials. Floor sanding machines can cause flammable material and vapors to burn. Read the manufacturer's label on all chemicals used to determine combustibility. Keep the work area well ventilated.

Spontaneous combustion or an explosion can occur when working with sanding dust. The sanding dust can ignite and cause injury or damage. Sanding dust should be disposed of properly. Always empty the sanding dust into a metal container that is located outside of any building.

Remove the contents of the dust bag when the bag is 1/3 full. Remove the contents of the dust bag each time you finish using the machine. Never leave a dust bag unattended with sanding dust in it.

Do not empty the contents of the dust bag into a fire.

Hitting a nail while sanding can cause sparks and create an explosion or fire. Always countersink all nails before sanding floors.

DANGER: Operating a machine that is not completely or fully assembled could result in injury or property damage. Do not operate this machine until it is completely assembled. Keep all fasteners tight. Keep adjustments according to machine specifications.

DANGER: Electrocution could occur if the machine is used on a power circuit that repeatedly trips or is undersized. Have a licensed electrician check the fuse, circuit breaker or power supply.

AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY Classic 12 Belt Sander Operator's Manual

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