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Model G0458 (Mfg. Since 5/11)
additional safety for drum sanders
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 per-
sonal injury, damage to equipment, or poor
work results.
like all machines there is danger associated
with this machine. accidents are frequently
caused by lack of familiarity or failure to pay
attention. use this machine with respect
and caution to lessen the possibility of
operator injury. if normal safety precautions
are overlooked or ignored, serious personal
injury may occur.
feeding stocK. do not allow anyone to stand
in the path of the workpiece at the outfeed end
when feeding your stock. never sand more than
one piece of stock at a time. do not jam the
workpiece into the machine during operation.
Firmly grasp the workpiece in both hands and
ease it into the machine using light pressure.
minimum stocK dimensions. do not sand
any stock thinner than
1
⁄
8
", narrower than
1
⁄
8
", or
shorter than 6". do not sand thin stock by using a
“dummy” board under your workpiece.
clothing. do not wear loose clothing while
operating this machine. roll up or button sleeves
at the cuff.
hand protection. do not place hands near,
or in contact with, sanding drums during opera-
tion. do not allow fingers to get pinched between
board and conveyor belt during operation. this
may pull the operator’s hand into the machine and
cause serious injury!
inspecting WorKpieces. Always inspect
workpiece for nails, staples, knots, and other
imperfections that could be dislodged and thrown
from the machine during sanding operations.
dust collection system. never operate
the sander without an adequate dust collection
system in place and running.
unattended operation. never leave the
machine running unattended.
replacing sanding paper. replace sand-
ing paper when it becomes worn.
eXperiencing difficulties. Any problem,
with the exception of conveyor belt tracking that is
concerned with any moving parts or accessories,
must be investigated and corrected with the power
disconnected, and after all moving parts have
come to a complete stop.
maintenance and adJustments. never
attempt to adjust conveyor belt tracking when the
sanding drums are engaged. perform machine
inspections and maintenance service promptly
when called for. disconnect power before perform-
ing maintenance or adjustments on the sander.
respirator and safety glasses. Always
wear a respirator and safety glasses while operat-
ing the machine. dust and chips are created when
sanding. Some debris will be ejected, becoming
hazards to the eyes and lungs.
