Skil BB9504-00 Owner's Manual page 6

WARNING
DO NOT WEAR:
Loose fitting gloves
Necktie
Loose clothing
Jewelry
DO:
TIE BACK LONG HAIR
ROLL LONG SLEEVES ABOVE ELBOWS
a. If any part of your belt/disc sander is missing, malfunctioning, has been damaged or
broken (such as the motor switch, or other operating control, a safety device or the power
cord), cease operating immediately until the particular part is properly repaired or replaced.
b. Never place your fingers in a position where they could contact the sand paper or other
cutting tool if the workpiece should unexpectedly shift or your hand should slip.
c. To prevent the workpiece from being torn from your hands, spinning on the table,
shattering the tool, or being thrown, always support your work so it won't shift or bind on
the tool.
d. Never move the table support while the tool is running.
e. Before starting the operation, jog the motor switch to make sure the sanding belt or other
cutting tool does not wobble or cause vibration.
f. If a workpiece overhangs the table such that it will fall or tip if not held, provide auxiliary
support.
g. Use fixtures for unusual operations to adequately hold, guide and position the workpiece.
h. Turn the motor switch "OFF" and unplug from power source when not in operation.
i. Always support workpiece with the miter guide, work support or worktable.
j. Keep fingers away from pinch points between the belt/disc and the housing.
k. Maintain 1/16" (1.6 mm) maximum clearance between table/stops and sanding belt or
disc.
l. Maintain proper adjustment of sanding belt tension and alignment.
m. Avoid kickback (workpiece thrown at you) - Do not use right half of disc or work on left side
of workpiece stop when belt-sanding.
n. To avoid injury from thrown workpiece or tool contact, DO NOT perform layout, assembly,
or setup work on the table while the tool is rotating.
o. Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.
p. Unplug the sander before making belt/wheel changes, adjustments or repairs.
DIRECTION OF FEED FOR DRUM SANDING
WARNING
THINK SAFETY
SAFETY IS A COMBINATION OF OPERATOR COMMON SENSE AND ALERTNESS AT ALL
TIMES WHEN THE SANDER IS BEING USED.
WARNING
second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.
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TO AVOID BEING PULLED INTO THE SPINNING TOOL—
Feed workpiece into a sanding drum or other approved accessory, against
the direction of rotation.
Do not allow familiarity (gained from frequent use of your sander) to
become commonplace. Always remember that a careless fraction of a