BEFORE USING THE SANDER
WARNING: To avoid mistakes that could cause serious, permanent
injury, do not plug the sander in until the following steps are
completed.
-Assembly and alignement
-Learn the use and fuction of the ON-OFF switch backstop, belt
tracking knob, belt function lever, work table and work tilt lock knob.
-Review of the maintenance methods for this sander.
BEFORE EACH USE:
Inspect your sander.
DISCONNECT THE SANDER
. To avoid injury from accidental
starting, unplug the sander, turn the switch off and remove the switch
key before changing the setup, sanding disc or belt or adjusting
anything.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS
. Check for:
-Alignment of moving parts,
-Binding of moving parts,
-Broken parts,
-Worn parts that cause a gap larger than 1/16" between work
support and sanding surface.
-Sanding belt narrower than 4 inches. Narrower belts uncover parts
that could trap your fingers.
-Worn or damaged electric cords
-Stable mounting and any other conditions that may affect the way
the sander works.
If any part is missing, bent, or broken in any way, or any electrical
parts don't work properly, turn the sander off and unplug the sander.
REPLACE damaged, missing, or failed parts before using the sander
again.
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE
Keep the sander clean for best and safest performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating.
REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES
from tool before
turning it on.
To avoid injury from jams, slips or thrown pieces.
-USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
. Consult this
Instruction manual for recommended accessories. Follow the
instructions that come with the accessories. The use of improper
accessories may cause risk of injury to persons.
-Adjust any work support to clear the sanding surface by no more
than 1/16 of an inch. When checking clearance between the belt and
work support, press the belt flat against the metal beneath it.
-Make sure all clamps and locks are tight and no parts have
excessive play.
KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN
Cluttered areas and benches invite
accidents. Floors must not be slippery.
To avoid fire damage, never use the sander near flammable liquids
vapors or gases.
PLAN AHEAD TO PROTECT YOUR EYES, HAND, FACE, EARS
KNOW YOUR SANDER
. Read and understand the instruction
manual and labels affixed to the tool. Learn its applications and
limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to this
tool.
To avoid injury from accidental contact with moving parts:
-KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE
and in working order.
Don't do layout, assembly, or setup work on the sander while any
parts are moving.
AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING
Make sure switch is "OFF" before
plugging sander into a power outlet.
Plan your work.
USE THE RIGHT TOOL
Don't force tool or attachment to do a job it
was not designed to do.
CAUTION
: This machine is not designed for heavy deburring
ope-rations. When finishing metals, sparks or hot fragments could
cause a fire. To avoid this:
-Disconnect any dust collecting hose from the sander.
-Remove all traces of wood dust from inside the sander.
-Remove all traces of metal dust from inside the sander before
sanding wood again.
DRESS FOR SAFETY
Any power sander can throw foreign objects into the eyes. This can
cause permanent eye damage. Wear safety glasses. Everyday
eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses. They are not safety
glasses. Safety glasses are available.
-Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry (rings, wrist
watches). They can get caught and draw you into moving parts.
-Wear nonslip footwear.
-Tie back long hair.
-Roll long sleeves above the elbow.
-Noise levels vary widely. To avoid possible hearing damage, wear
ear plugs or muffs when using sander for hours at a time.
-Sanding operations are usually dusty. Wear a dustmask along with
the safety glasses.
INSPECT YOUR WORKPIECE
Make sure there are no nails or foreign objects in the part of the
workpiece to be sanded.
Plan your work to avoid THROWBACKS when the workpiece
catches on the sanding belt or disc and is torn from your hands.
-Make sure there's no debris between the workpieces, and its
supports.
-When sanding irregularly shaped workpieces, plan your work
support so it will not slip and be pulled from your hands.
-Use extra caution with large, very small or awkward workpieces.
BASIC OPERATION
