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W1737/W1738 Owner's Manual (Mfg. 10/09+)
SAFETY
Additional Safety Instructions for Sanders
1. PROTECTING YOUR LUNGS. Sanding operations create large amounts of fine dust. Some types
of dust may cause allergic reactions or respiratory problems. In addition to wearing a dust mask,
always use a dust collector and overhead air filter for maximum protection.
2. AVOIDING ENTANGLEMENT. Do not allow your fingers to get pinched between the board and the
conveyor belt during feeding. The grip of the conveyor belt may pull the operator’s hand into the
machineandcauseseriousinjuryordeath.Similarly,donotplacehands nearthesandingbelts
during operation.
3. AVOIDING SANDING HAZARDS. Know the limits of the sander. Do not sand stock thinner than 1⁄8"
or shorter than 14".
4. AVOIDING ENTANGLEMENT. Neverperformsandingoperationswiththe accessdoorsopen.
5. AVOIDING PROJECTILES. Alwaysinspectstockforstaples,nails, dirtorotherforeignobjects
before sanding. These items may cause damage to your sander or may even be thrown at a high
rate of speed from the sander at you.
6. AVOIDING PROJECTILES. Neverallowanyonetostanddirectly infrontorbehindthepathofthe
stockasitisbeingfedthroughthe sander.Thestockmaybeejectedatahighrateofspeedand
couldcauseseriousinjurytotheoperatoror bystanders.
7. SANDING CORRECTLY. Seek proper training/supervision before operating this sander. Do not
force stock into the sander during operation or overload the sanding drums beyond reasonable
limits.Also,onlysandnaturalwoodfiberthroughyoursander.Othermaterialsmaydamage your
machineandopenthepossibilityforoperatorinjury.Keeptheinternalcomponentsclean and
lubricated to ensure that the sander can perform the way it was intended.
8. USING DUST COLLECTION SYSTEMS.Neveroperatethesander withoutaworkingdustcollection
system.Thesanderisdesignedtoproperlydoits jobonlywhenwooddustisbeingevacuated.
The buildup of too much wood dust in the internal components will cause performance problems
andmayincreasethelikelihoodofoperatorinjury.
9. AVOIDING ENTANGLEMENT.Looseclothingorlonghaircreates thepotentialforoperatorinjury
because they can easily be caught in the moving parts of the machine. Roll up loose sleeves, tie
backlonghairandtakeanyothernecessary stepstoreducethishazard.
USE this and other machinery with caution and
respect, and always consider safety first, as it
applies to your individual working conditions.
Remember, no list of safety guidelines can
be complete, and every shop environment
is different. Failure to follow guidelines can
result in serious personal injury, damage to
equipment and/or poor work results.
READ and understand this
entire instruction manual
before using this machine.
Serious personal injury
may occur if safety and
operational information
is not understood and
followed. DO NOT risk your
safety by not reading!