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Operation
Preparation Work
Material Selection and Inspection
This machine is primarily designed for sanding good quality natural wood materials. Avoid cracked stock,
and boards with loose knots can break apart. These can cause severe kickbacks, which can lead to severe
injuries and machine damage. Using this sander for other material types may damage the sanding belt or
shorten its lifespan. This may also cause other hazardous situations. For example, sanding ferrous metals
can create sparks and ignite flammable materials nearby.
Do not sand treated lumber or anything that contains harmful chemicals, as this will spread dust that
contains such harmful chemicals.
Carefully inspect the workpiece for foreign objects. Nails, staples, rock chips, and other objects embedded
on the wood surface can damage the sanding belt. Clean the workpiece with a stiff brush as needed.
Glue and paint on the workpiece can gum up the sanding belt. Scrape off all excess glue and remove the
paint with paint stripper before sanding.
The workpiece should have at least one flat surface so it can be pushed firmly against the table for feeding.
Materials that do not have a flat surface should have the support surface flattened or be handled with a
special jig that stabilizes the workpiece for feeding.
Supporting Large Workpiece
Supporting large workpieces with an auxiliary table or roller to avoid injuries and to create a consistent
finish.
Safety Devices
To reduce the chance of a workpiece getting pulled out of your hand and to avoid accidental contact with
the moving sanding belt, create special jigs to hold down workpieces that are less than 6
” long and for
those that are difficult to feed steadily.
Always wear high-quality dust masks when operating the sander.
Clear the Work Area
Before turning on the sander, make sure the sander table is free of debris and the workpiece is not
engaging the sanding belt.