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additionaU safety
disc sander
instructions
for bett and
- Safety is a combination of operator common sense and
alertness at aft times when the sander is being used.
WARNING:
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, DO NOT
ATTEMPT
TO OPERATE
YOUR BELT AND DISC
SANDER UNTIL IT IS COMPLETELY
ASSEMBLED
AND INSTALLED ACCORDING
TO THE INSTRUC-
TIONS .... AND UNTIL YOU HAVE READ AND UN-
DERSTOOD THE FOLLOWING:
Page
1. General Safety Instructions for Power Tools.
2
2. Getting to Know Your Sander ...........
11
3. Basic Operation .......................
13
4. Maintenance ..........................
16
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Stability of Machine
If there is any tendency for the machine to tip over
or move during certain operations such as when
sanding long heavy boards, the sander should be
bolted down.
6. Location
The machine should be positioned so neither the
operator nor a casual observer is forced to stand
in line with the sanding belt or disc. This machine
is intended for indoor use only.
7,
8_
Kickback
When sanding on the Disc, always apply the work-
piece left of center to the left side of the disc. Ap-
plying the workpiece to the right side could cause
it to fly up (kickback) which could be hazardous.
When sanding on the sanding belt, never apply
the end of a workpiece to the idler pulley which
can result in a kickback.
Protection: Eyes, Hands, Face, Ears and Body
a.
Always
wear safety goggles
(not glasses)
that comply with ANSI Z87.1. Wear face shield
if operation is dusty. Wear ear plugs or muffs
during extended periods of operation. Do not
wear gloves, jewelry or watches.
Roll long
sleeves above the elbow. Tie back long hair.
b.
Do not sand pieces of material too small to
hold by hand.
c.
Avoid
awkward
hand
positions,
where
a
sudden
slip could cause
a hand to move
into sanding disc or belt.
d.
Never climb on the machine.
e.
Never turn your Sander "ON" before clear-
ing the
belt
table
and
worktable
of all
objects.
f.
Make sure
the sanding
belt runs
in the
right
direction
(directional
arrow
on
back
side
of
belt).
Always
have
the
tracking
adjusted
correctfy
so that
the
belt
does
not run off the pulleys.
g.
Hold the work firmly when sanding
on the
belt and against the worktable when sanding
on the disc.
h.
Always
adjust
the
worktable
to
within
a
maximum
of 1/16-inch of the sanding
disc
or belt.
i.
When
sanding
a large piece
of material,
provide
additional
support
at tabfe height.
j.
Never leave the machine work area when
the power is on, before the machine
has
come to a complete
stop, or without
re-
moving and storing the switch key.
k.
Do not perform layout,
assembly
or setup
work
on
the
table
while
the
sander
is
operating.
1. Turn sander "OFF" and remove plug from
power
supply
outlet
before
installing
or
removing an accessory.
m. Use only RECOMMENDED
ACCESSORIES
listed on page 19.
n.
Always keep guards in place when operating
sander.
o.
Tighten
securely
all work supports
before
sanding.
g,
If any part of this Belt and Disc Sander should
break, bend, or fail in any way or any electrical
component
fail to perform properly, or if any is
missing, shut off power switch, remove power sup-
ply cord from power supply and replace damaged
missing
and/or
failed
parts
before
resuming
operation.
10. Do not sand with the workpiece unsupported. Sup-
port it with the backstop or worktable. The only
exception is curved work performed on outer end
of belt (idler pulley).
11, To avoid entanglement in spindle, do not operate
sander with sanding plate and/or guard removed.
CAUTRON: This Belt and Disc Sander is designed
to sand wood or wood like products only. Attempts
to sand or grind other materials could result in fire,
injury or damage to the product.
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