Additionsl Safety Instructions For Belt And Disc Sander - Craftsman 113.225930 Owner's Manual

Safety is a combination of operator common sense and
alertness at all times when the finishing machine is being
used.
WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, NO NOT
ATTEMPT TO OPERATE YOUR FINISHING
MACHINE UNTIL IT IS COMPLETELY ASSEM-
BLED AND INSTALLED ACCORDING TO THE
iNSTRUCTIONS . .. AND UNTIL YOU HAVE
READ AND UNDERSTOOD THE FOLLOWING.
PAGE
t. General Safety Instructions For Power Tools .... 2
2. Getting To Know Your Sander ............. 18
3. Basic Machine Operation ................. 21
4. Maintenance ......................... 23
5. Stability Of Machine
tf there is any tendency for the machine to tip over or
move during certain operations such as when finishing
long heavy boards, the sander should be bolted down.
6. Location
The machine should be positioned so neither the opera-
tor nor a casual observer is forced to stand in line with
the abrasive belt or disc. This machine i:s intended for
indoor use only.
7. Kickback
When finishing on the Disc, always apply the workpiece
to the "Down Side" of the disc. Applying the work-
piece to the "Up Side" could cause it to fly up
(kickback) which could be hazardous.
8. Protection: Eyes, Hands, Face, Ears, Body
a. Wear safety goggles that comply with ANSI Z87.1-
1968, and a face shield if operation is dusty. Wear
ear plugs or muffs during extended periods of opera-
tion.
b. Do not finish 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 the abrasive disc or
belt.
d, Never climb on the machine.
e, Never turn your Sander "'ON" before clearing the
table(s) or work surface(s) of all objects (tools,
scraps of wood, etc.) except for the workpiece and
related feed or support devices for the operation
planned.
g,
h.
Make sure the abrasive belt runs in the right direction°
Atwayshave the tracking adjusted correctly so that the
belt does not run off the pulleys.
Hold the work firmly when finishing on the abrasive
belt and against the worktable when finishing on the
disc.
Always adjust the worktable to withh_ !/16 i_ of the
abrasive disc or belt.
k.
When finishing a large piece of material, make sure it
is supported at table height,
Never leave the machine work area with the power on,
before the machine has come to a complete stop, or
without removing and storing the switch key.
Never operate the machine with protective cover on
the unused shaft end of the motor removed.
9,
If any part of this bett 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 supply cord from power supply
and replace damaged missing and/or failed parts before
resuming operation.
10. Read and follow the instructions appearing on label on
the front edge of the sanding table,
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11, Do not hand hotd the workpiece. Support it with the
backstop or worktab}e. The only exception is curved
work performed on outer end of belt (idler pultey),
12, Do not get fingers near the in-running nip of dust trap
or section of belt where it enters the dust trap,
13. Think Safety,
CAUTION: This machine is not designed for heavy
deburring operations. When finishing ferrous met-
als, sparks will be generated and could cause a
fire. Disconnect any type of dust collecting hose
from the machine. Also remove all traces of wood
dust that may have accumulated inside the dust
traps in the machine.