Shop fox SHOP FOX W1712, Instruction Manual

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SAFETY
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USE this and other machinery with caution
and respect, and always consider safety
first, as it applies to your individual work-
ing conditions. Remember, no list of safety
guidelines can be complete, and every
shop environment is different. Failure to
follow guidelines can result in serious per-
sonal injury, damage to equipment and/or
poor work results.
READ and understand this
entire instruction manual
before using this machine.
Serious personal injury
may occur if safety and
operational information is
not understood and fol-
lowed. DO NOT risk your
safety by not reading!
• ALWAYS keep bystanders away when sanding.
• ALWAYS secure aprons, clothing, and long hair away from all sander moving parts.
• ALWAYS use a respirator along with a dust collection system when sanding. Dust from some wood
is toxic, so make sure you research the dangers of the specific species of wood you will sand.
• ALWAYS keep your hands away from the sanding belt and disc during operation.
• ALWAYS wear eye and hearing protection.
• ALWAYS feed the workpiece into the sander using light pressure, so you do not overload
the sander. Never force the workpiece into the sander.
• ALWAYS shut the sander down, let the belt come to a complete stop, and disconnect
power or engage applicable safety-lock devices before you service, adjust, trou-
bleshoot, or leave the machine unattended.
• ALWAYS keep this machine in correct adjustment and properly serviced.
• ALWAYS replace the sandpaper when it is worn, and only use undamaged sandpaper.
• ALWAYS inspect the workpiece for nails, staples, knots, imbedded stones, and other
material that could be dislodged and thrown from the machine during sanding opera-
tions.
• NEVER attempt to clear a jammed workpiece while the sander is running.
• NEVER sand if there is any doubt about the stability or integrity of the workpiece.
• NEVER sand more than one workpiece at a time.
• NEVER sand tapered or pointed stock with the point facing the feed direction.
• NEVER leave the machine running unattended.
• NEVER operate the sander without an adequate dust collection system in place and run-
ning.
Safety Instructions for Your Sander