WARNING!
Read this manual completely and observe all warning labels on the machine. Oliver Machinery has made
every attempt to provide a safe, reliable, easy-to-use piece of machinery. Safety, however, is ultimately
the responsibility of the individual machine operator. As with any piece of machinery, the operator must
exercise caution, patience, and common sense to safely run the machine. Before operating this product,
become familiar with the safety rules in the following sections.
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Always keep guards in place and in proper operating condition. Do not operate the machine
without the guards for any reason.
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This sander is intended to be used with wood and wood products only. Use of this sander
and a dust collector with metal products is a potential fire hazard.
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Support the workpiece adequately at all times during operation; maintain control of the work
at all times.
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This sander is designed and intended for use by properly trained and experienced personnel
only. If you are not familiar with the proper and safe operation of a wide belt sander, do not
use until proper training and knowledge has been obtained.
1.
REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.
Form a habit of checking to see that keys and
adjusting wrenches are removed from the machine before turning it on.
2.
KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN
. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.
3.
DON’T USE IN A DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT.
Don’t use machinery in damp or wet locations, or
expose them to rain. Keep work area well lighted.
4.
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY.
All visitors should be kept a safe distance from the work area.
5.
MAKE THE WORKSHOP KIDPROOF
with padlocks, master switches, or by removing starter keys.
6.
DON’T FORCE THE MACHINE.
It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
7.
USE THE RIGHT TOOL.
Don’t force a machine or attachment to do a job for which it was not
designed.
8.
DEDICATED CIRCUIT.
Have an electrician hard wire the machine to a dedicated circuit that can
handle the load. Follow all local electrical codes.
9.
WEAR PROPER APPAREL.
Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other
jewelry which may get caught in moving parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended. Wear protective
hair covering to contain long hair.
10.
ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES.
Also use face or dust masks. Everyday eye glasses only have
impact resistant lenses; they are not safety glasses.
11.
DON’T OVERREACH.
Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
12.
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE.
Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance.
Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
13.
ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE SERVICING.
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