Craftex CT174, User Manual

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MAKE SURE the sander is connected
to the matched and specific power
source instructed in the manual.
ALL GUARDS must be in place while
operating the sander to ensure
operator’s safety.
MAKE SURE before making any
adjustments, the switch is in the “OFF”
position and the cord is un-plugged from
the power source.
NEVER sand more than one work piece
at a time.
DO NOT wear loose clothing while
operating this sander.
KEEP YOUR WORK AREA CLEAN.
Cluttered areas and workbenches
increase the chance of accident.
NEVER LEAVE the sander unattended
while it is running.
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors
should be kept at a safe distance from
the work area.
DO NOT force the sander. It will do the
job better and will be safer at the
operating rate for which it is designed.
ALWAYS wear a dust mask and safety
glasses while operating the sander. The
use of dust collection system will
remove tiny dust particles produced by
the sander that can cause serious
health problems.
ALWAYS inspect stock for staples, nails
knots or any other foreign material
before sanding.
ALWAYS operate the sander in a well-
ventilated area and use a dust collection
system for dust removal.
ALWAYS hold the work-piece firmly
when sanding. When not using the
table, i.e. sanding free-hand, grip the
work piece with both hands.
USE THE STOP FENCE when
performing horizontal sanding on the
belt sander.
MAINTAIN AND SERVICE your sander
regularly as instructed in the user
manual.
MAKE SURE you have read and
understood all the safety instructions in
the manual and you are familiar with
your CT174 sander, before operating it.
If you fail to do so, serious injury could
occur.
WARNING
The safety instructions given above can not be complete because the environment in
every shop is different. Always consider safety first as it applies to your individual
working conditions.
C174 – 6”x 48” Belt & 9” Disc Sander
SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS