SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR YOUR BELT AND DISC SANDER
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR BELT AND DISC SANDER
Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing
how your belt disc sander works. Read this manual to understand this
sander.
BEFORE USING THE SANDER
WARNING:
To avoid mistakes that could cause serious, permanent
injury, do not plug sander in until the following is understand.
• Assembly and alignment.
• Learn the use and function of the ON-OFF switch, belt tracking, work
tables and work table tilt lock knobs.
• Review and understanding of all safety instructions and operating
procedures in this manual.
• Review of the maintenance methods for this sander.
WHEN INSTALLING OR MOVING THE SANDER
AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT
. Use the sander in a dry,
indoor place protected from rain. Keep work area well lighted. Place
the sander so neither the user nor bystander are forced to stand in line
with the abrasive belt or disc.
To avoid injury from unexpected sander movement:
• Always unplug the sander before moving it.
• Put the sander on a firm level surface where there is plenty of room
for handing and properly supporting the workpiece.
• Support the sander so it does not rock.
• Bolt the sander to a work surface.
•
NEVER
STAND
ON
TOOL
. Serious injury could occur if the tool tips.
Do not store anything above or near the tool where anyone might
stand on the tool to reach them.
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
• Work parts that cause a gap larger than 1/16’’ between work support
and sanding surface.
• Sanding belt narrower than 1”. 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.
REMOVE
ADJUSTING
KEYS
AND
WRENCHES from tool before
turning it on.
To avoid injury from jams, slips or thrown pieces:
• USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. The use of improper
accessories may cause risk of injury to person.
• Adjust any work support to clear the sanding surface by no more
1/16”.
• Make sure all lock handles are tight and no parts have excessive
play.
• KEEP
WORK
AREA
CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite
accidents. Floor must not be slippery.
To avoid burns or other fire damage, never use the sander near
flammable liquids, vapors or gases.
PLAN AHEAD
TO
PROTECT
YOUR
EYES, HANDS, FACE, EARS.
KNOW YOUR SANDER. Read and understand the instruction
manual and labels affixed to the tool. Learn its application and
limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to it.
To avoid injury from accidental contact with moving parts:
• 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.
