Specific To Sanding Machines - Axminster AS408 User Manual

Belt & disc sander

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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,

Once the sander is mounted, carry out any setting operations, (mitre, tilt..?), and remove all

tools used in the setting operations (if any) and place safely out of the way. If you are

working long lengths of material arrange for extra support beyond the boundary of the

machine, and check you have sufficient room to manoeuvre the material through all the

operations you will wish to carry out.

It is good practice to leave the machine unplugged until work is about to commence, also

make sure to unplug the machine when it is not in use. Always disconnect by pulling on the

plug body and not the cable.

After fitting a new sanding disc, it is good practice to lightly sand across the left side of the

disc with a reasonable sized (20mm x 50mm) piece of timber to make sure the sanding disc

is correctly 'seated' on the disc. The sanding action will press the sanding disc firmly back

against the disc itself.

It is not good practice to wear gloves whilst sanding as one tends to lose the 'feel' of the

workpiece/sander contact, but obviously this removes the safety barrier between your

fingers and the sanding surface. Remain focused and exercise caution whilst sanding.

DO NOT sand very small pieces of work with bare hands; try to construct some form of

holder.

MAKE SURE you are comfortable before you start work, balanced, not reaching etc.

If the work you are carrying out is liable to generate excessive grit or dust or chips, wear the

appropriate safety clothing, goggles, masks etc., If the work operation appears to be exces-

sively noisy, wear ear-defenders. If you wear your hair in a long style, wearing a cap, safety

helmet, hairnet, even a sweatband, will minimise the possibility of your hair being caught up

in the rotating parts of the machine, likewise, consideration should be given to the removal

of rings and wristwatches, if these are liable to be a 'snag' hazard.

DO NOT work with cutting/abrasive tools of any description if you are tired, your attention is

wandering or you are being subjected to distraction. A deep graze, a lost fingertip or worse,

is not worth it!

DO NOT use the machine within the designated safety areas of flammable liquid stores or

in areas where there may be volatile gases. There are very expensive, very specialised

machines for working in these areas, THIS IS NOT ONE OF THEM.

CHECK that sanding surfaces are still sufficiently abrasive to carry out the work you intend.

Sanding belt cleaning sticks are an efficient method of prolonging the life of the belts and

discs, and will also maintain their operating performance.