05
Specific to Sanding Machines
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 excessively 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.
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.
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