South Bend Tools
For Machines Mfd Since 1/21
Model SB1493
-7-
S A F E T Y
Additional Safety for Buffers
Operator Position.
Do not stand directly in front
of the buffer when turning the machine ON,
or when buffing Do not buff material at the
rear of the machine
Hand/Wheel Contact.
Do not allow your hands
to come into contact with the buffing wheel
Abrasive accessories can remove skin fast
Keep a firm grip on the workpiece and
position your hands at a safe distance away
when buffing Avoid wearing gloves as they
may get caught in the buffer and cause
entanglement injuries
Correct Accessories and Use.
The buffer is only
designed for buffing and polishing Never
exceed the maximum speed listed on each
buffing wheel
Workpiece Feed.
Allow the wheel to reach full
speed, then slowly ease the workpiece into
the buffing wheel, holding it in front of and
slightly below the wheel center Do not place
the workpiece on the top or sides of the
buffing wheel and do not place an edge or
corner of the workpiece against the buffing
wheel, or jam it against the wheel The
workpiece may eject toward the operator or
be torn from the operator’s hands, causing
serious personal injury
Avoiding Entanglement.
Becoming entangled
in moving parts can cause severe injury or
death Keep all guards and covers in place;
DO NOT wear loose clothing, gloves, or
jewelry; and tie back long hair
Workpiece Selection.
Always inspect the
condition of your workpiece DO NOT buff
pieces with loose knots, large splinters,
sharp edges, and DO NOT buff knives, cable,
chain or other potentially dangerous objects
that may be grabbed by the buffing wheel
and thrown at the operator
Eye/Face/Lung Protection.
Always wear eye
protection or a face shield and a heavy
leather apron when operating the buffer
Wear a dust mask to protect your lungs
from microscopic particulates Particulates
may cause allergies or long-term respiratory
health problems
Mounting to Bench/Stand.
An unsecured buffer
may become dangerously out of control
during operation Make sure buffer is
FIRMLY secured to a bench/stand before
use
Workpiece Control.
If you cannot hold small
workpieces securely, do not buff them with
this machine Secure them with clamps or
similar jigs or use a different buffer
Entanglement/amputation injuries can occur from being caught in moving parts or in-running pinch
points. Buffer can easily remove skin. To minimize risk of getting hurt or killed, anyone operating
machine MUST completely heed hazards and warnings below.
Like all machinery there is potential danger
when operating this machine. Accidents are
frequently caused by lack of familiarity or
failure to pay attention. Use this machine with
respect and caution to decrease the risk of
operator injury. If normal safety precautions
are overlooked or ignored, serious personal
injury may occur.
No list of safety guidelines can be complete.
Every shop environment is different. Always
consider safety first, as it applies to your
individual working conditions. Use this and
other machinery with caution and respect.
Failure to do so could result in serious
personal injury, damage to equipment, or poor
work results.
