IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES FOR BELT DISC SANDER
WARNING:
Basic precautions should always be followed when using your disc sander. To reduce the risk
of injury, electrical should or fire, comply with the safety rules listed below:
1. WARNING: Do not operate your machine until it is completely assembled and installed according
to the instructions.
2. CAUTION: The machine is designed to sand wood or wood-like products only. Sanding or grinding
other materials could result in fire,injury or damage to product.
3. THIS MACHINE is intended for indoor use only.
4. IF YOU ARE NOT thoroughly familiar with the operation of Abrasive Finishing Machines, obtain
advice form your supervisor, instructor or other qualified person.
5. IF THERE IS ANY TENDENCY for the machine to tip over or move during certain operations such
as when sanding long or heavy boards, the machine must be securely fastened to a supporting
surface.
6. ALWAYS hold the work firmly on the table when sanding on the disc.
7. ALWAYS sand on downward side of disc when using the disc portion of the machine, so that the
work is held securely on the table. Sanding on the upward side of the disc could cause the
workpiece to fly up which could be hazardous.
8. NEVER wear gloves or hold the work with a rag when sanding.
9. SAND with the gain of the wood.
10. DO NOT sand pieces of material that are too small to be safely supported.
11. AVOID awkward hand positions where a sudden slop could cause a hand to move into the disc.
12. WHEN sanding a large workpiece, provide additional support at table height.
13. DO NOT sand with the workpiece unsupported. Support the workpiece with the backstop or table.
The only exception is curved work performed on the outlet-sanding drum.
14. ALWAYS remove scrap pieces and other objects from the table, backstop before turning the
machine "ON"
15. NEVER perform layout, assembly or set-up work on the table while the sander is operating.
16. Always turn the machine "OFF" and disconnect the cord form the power source before installing
or removing accessories.
17. NEVER leave the machine work area when the power is "ON" or before the machine has come to
a complete stop.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
