South Bend Tools
For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20
Model SB1093
-9-
S A F E T Y
Additional Combination Sander Safety
Serious injury or death can occur from fi ngers, clothing, jewelry, or hair getting pinched/entangled
in rotating disc, belt, spindle or other moving components. Abrasion injuries can occur from touching
moving sandpaper with bare skin. Workpieces thrown by sanding surface can strike operator or
bystanders with moderate force, causing impact injuries. Long-term respiratory damage can occur
from using sander without proper use of a respirator. To reduce the risk of these hazards, operator or
bystanders MUST completely heed the hazards and warnings below.
Workpiece Support:
Workpiece kickback can
occur with violent force if workpiece is not
properly supported during operation. Always
sand with workpiece firmly against table or
another support device.
Sanding Dust:
Sanding creates large amounts
of dust that can lead to eye injury or
respiratory illness. Reduce your risk
by always wearing approved eye and
respiratory protection when using sander.
Never operate without adequate dust
collection system in place and running.
However, dust collection is not a substitute
for using a respirator.
Workpiece Inspection:
Nails, staples, knots, or
other imperfections in workpiece can be
dislodged and thrown from sander at a high
rate of speed at people, or cause damage to
sandpaper or sander. Never sand stock that
has embedded foreign objects or questionable
imperfections.
Sandpaper Condition:
Worn or damaged
sandpaper can fly apart and throw debris
at operator, or aggressively grab workpiece,
resulting in subsequent injuries from
operator loss of workpiece control. Always
inspect sandpaper before operation and
replace if worn or damaged.
Workpiece Integrity:
Sanding fragile workpieces
can result in loss of control, resulting in
abrasion injuries, impact injuries, or damage
to sandpaper. Only sand solid workpieces
that can withstand power sanding forces.
Make sure workpiece shape is properly
supported; avoid sanding workpieces without
flat bottom surfaces unless some type of jig is
used to maintain support and control when
sanding force is applied.
Sandpaper Direction:
Feeding workpiece
incorrectly can cause it to be thrown from
machine, striking operator or bystanders, or
causing your hands to slip into the moving
sandpaper. To reduce these risks, only
sand against direction of sandpaper travel,
ensure workpiece is properly supported,
and avoid introducing sharp edges into
moving sandpaper on the leading side of the
workpiece.
In-running Nip Points:
The gap between moving
sandpaper and fixed table/support creates
a pinch point for fingers or workpieces; the
larger this gap is, the greater the risk of
fingers or workpieces getting caught in it.
Minimize this risk by adjusting table/support
to no more than
1
⁄
16
" away from sandpaper.
Hand Placement:
Rotating sandpaper can remove
skin quickly. Always keep hands away from
moving sandpaper during operation. Stop
machine to clean table of sawdust and chips.
Minimum Stock Dimension:
Small workpieces
can be aggressively pulled from your hands,
causing contact with sanding surface.
Always use a jig or other holding device
when sanding small workpieces, and keep
hands and fingers at least 2" away from
sanding surface.
Feeding Workpiece:
Forcefully jamming
workpiece into sanding surface could cause
it to be grabbed aggressively, pulling hands
into sanding surface. Firmly grasp workpiece
in both hands and ease it into sandpaper
using light pressure.
Avoiding Entanglement:
Becoming entangled
in moving parts can cause pinching and
crushing injuries. To avoid these hazards,
keep all guards in place and closed. DO NOT
wear loose clothing, gloves, or jewelry, and
tie back long hair.
