Table of Contents
Advertisement
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR 230V MACHINES
Good Working Practices/Safety
The following suggestions will enable you to observe good
working practices, keep yourself and fellow workers safe and
maintain your tools and equipment in good working order.
WARNING! KEEP TOOLS AND
EQUIPMENT OUT OF THE REACH OF
YOUNG CHILDREN!
Mains Powered Tools (General) /Disc & Belt Sander
Primary Precautions
These machines are supplied with a moulded 13 Amp. Plug
and 3 core power cable. Before using the tool inspect the
cable and the plug to make sure that neither are damaged. If
any damage is visible have the tool inspected/repaired by a
suitably qualified person. If it is necessary to replace the plug,
it is preferable to use an 'unbreakable' type that will resist
damage on site.
Only use a 13 Amp plug, make sure the cable clamp is
tightened securely. Fuse at 5 Amp. It is also good practice
to use switched outlets. If extension leads are to be used,
carry out the same safety checks on them, and ensure that
they are correctly rated to safely supply the current that is
required for your machine.
This machine is intended primarily for inside/workshop
usage.
Work Place/Environment
Always mount the machine on a flat, level stable surface.
There are several methods of achieving this, bolting the
machine directly to a 'good solid workbench' , bolting the
machine to a sturdy base board that can be clamped to the
'good solid workbench'; create an independent entity by
bolting the machine to its own stand.
However when you mount your machine, make sure it is
fastened down and stable before use.
Paper belts and discs do not respond well to wet or damp
conditions. In the worst case the adhesives holding the belt
and the abrasive fail completely, the belts fall apart and the
abrasive becomes a soggy mess against the edge of your
work piece.
Try to keep the machine in a reasonably dry, warm
environment. If this is not possible; or if the machine is to
remain unused for some time, at least remove the belt, put in
a 'plastic' bag (your partner will take a dim view of sawdust
trails) and store in a warm dry place.
I'm afraid I can offer no suggestions for the disc, unless you
have upgraded to some form of 'velcro' . fastening method, in
which case, do the same as with the belt.
(P.S. don't forget...don't leave the spare belts/discs in the
damp). Keep the work area as uncluttered as is practical, this
includes personnel as well as material.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES
SHOULD CHILDREN BE ALLOWED IN
WORK AREAS!
WARNING! THE SANDING DISC CANNOT
BE DECLUTCHED FROM THE BELT AND
VICE VERSA, BOTH FUNCTIONS ARE
ACTIVE WHEN THE MACHINE IS
RUNNING. REMEMBER THIS, AND DO
NOT LEAVE LOOSE OBJECTS OF ANY
DESCRIPTION, ON THE MACHINE IF IT IS
GOING TO BE USED!
4
Advertisement
Table of Contents
