Shop fox SHOP FOX W1688, Instruction Manual

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OPERATION
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Vertical Sanding
The steps below show you how to sand the edges
and the ends of a basic workpiece, which is one of
the most common sanding operations you will do.
Always wear a dust mask
and safety glasses when
operating this machine.
Sawdust may cause aller-
gic reactions or respiratory
problems.
Make sure loose clothing
and long hair is secured
and kept away from
moving parts.
To sand the edge or end of a workpiece, do
these steps:
1.
Put your safety glasses and dust mask on,
start the dust collector and your sander.
2.
Adjust the main table to the needed height
and set the table tilt to the needed angle.
3.
Set the workpiece on the table.
4.
Carefully sand the workpiece with the grain in
the belt direction and use the back stop. See
Figure 47
.
Keep fingers away from
the sanding back stop
and belt. Otherwise, you
can be injured.
DO NOT sand a workpiece with the sharp cor-
ners at the leading-edge of the sanding opera-
tion. The belt can grab and propel the work-
piece causing injury. See Figure 46.
Figure 46.
DO NOT hold wood away from the
back stop, DO NOT place fingers near the belt.
Figure 47.
ALWAYS use the back stop, and keep
your fingers away from the belt.