Clarke Woodworker CDS300, Operating & Maintenance Manual

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ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS for DISC SANDERS
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ALWAYS place the sander on a solid wood workbench which will not
move under load.
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ALWAYS wear safety goggles as protection against flying grit and/or
sawdust. In many cases, a full face shield is even better protection. A
dust mask is also recommended to keep saw dust out of your lungs.
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ALWAYS clear the work table of all objects except the workpiece (tools,
scraps, rulers etc.) before switching on the sander.
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ALWAYS keep your fingers well away from the disc.
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ALWAYS switch off the sander, and make sure the disc has come to a
complete stop before clearing sawdust from the table.
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ALWAYS make sure there are no nails or foreign objects in the part of
the workpiece to be sanded.
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ALWAYS set up the machine and make all adjustments with the power
OFF, and disconnected from the supply.
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ALWAYS use the correct type and size of sanding disc for each
operation.
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ALWAYS maintain a gap of 1.5 - 2mm MAX. between the sanding Disc
and the table.
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ALWAYS take great care if sanding non-ferrous metals. Dust from some
materials can be extremely dangerous.....toxic or explosive.
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NEVER operate the machine with the guards or table removed. They
must all be in place and securely fastened when performing any
operation
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NEVER sand any material that does not have a flat surface on which
to bear.
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NEVER force the work into the disc....Hold it FIRMLY and press it gently
into the disc, on the DOWNWARD direction side.
NOTE: The disc spins in an ANTICLOCKWISE direction. The workpiece
should ALWAYS be sanded on the LEFT HAND HALF of the disc.
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