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No list of safety guidelines can be complete. Every shop environment is different. Always con-
sider safety first, as it applies to your individual working conditions. Use this and other machin-
ery with caution and respect. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury, damage to
equipment, or poor work results.
Safety Instructions for Wide Belt Sanders
1. READ THIS MANUAL.
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