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ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES
FOR BELT & DISC SANDERS
SAFETY
Safety is a combination of operator common sense and alertness at all times when the sander is being used.
WARNING
For your own safety, do not attempt to operate the belt and disc sander until it is completely assembled and
installed according to the instructions and until you have read and understand the following.
1.
STABILITY OF MACHINE:
There may be a tendency for the machine to
tip over or move during certain operations,
due to this, the sander must be bolted down.
2.
LOCATION:
The machine should be positioned so the
operator or a casual observer are not forced
to stand in line with the sanding belt or disc.
This machine is intended for indoor use only.
3.
KICKBACK:
When sanding on the disc, always apply the
workpiece left of centre of the disc. Applying
the workpiece to the right side could cause it
to fly up (kickback) which could be
dangerous.
4.
PROTECTION: eyes, hands, face, ears and
body:
(a)
Always wear safety goggles (not glasses)
that comply to a recognised standard.
Wear a face mask if the operation is
dusty. Wear ear plugs or muffs during
extended periods of operation. Do not
wear gloves, jewellery or watches. Roll
long sleeves above the elbow. Tie back
long hair.
(b)
Do not sand pieces of material too small
to hold comfortably by hand.
(c)
Avoid awkward hand positions, where a
sudden slip could cause a hand to move
into the sanding disc or belt.
(d)
Never stand on the machine.
(e)
Never turn your sander “ON” before
clearing the belt table and worktable of
all objects.
(f)
Make sure the sanding belt runs in the
right direction (directional arrow on
inside of belt). Always have it adjusted
correctly so that the belt does not run off
the rollers.
(g)
Hold the work firmly when sanding on the
belt and against the worktable when
sanding on the disc.
(h)
Always adjust the worktable to within a
maximum of 2mm off the sanding disc or
belt.
(i)
When sanding a large piece of material,
provide additional support at table
height.
(j)
Never leave when the machine is on, wait
until the machine has come to a complete
stop.
(k)
Do not perform assembly or adjustment
work on the table while the sander is
operating.
(l)
Turn sander “OFF” and remove plug from
power supply before removing any
accessories.
5.
If any part of this belt and disc sander breaks,
bends, or fails in any way, or any electrical
component fails to perform properly, or if any
part is missing, turn off power switch, remove
plug from the power supply and replace
damaged, missing and/or failed parts before
resuming operation.
6.
Do not sand with the workpiece unsupported.
Support it with the backstop or worktable. The
only exception is curved work performed on
the outer end of the belt (idler roller).
7.
THINK SAFETY:
Safety is a combination of operator common
sense and alertness at all times when the
sander is in operation.
CAUTION:
This Belt and Disc Sander is designed solely for
wood, plastic and nonferrous metals only. Any other
materials will cause damage to the product or risk
of fire.