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ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR
BELT / DISC SANDERS
WARNING
:
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Refer to them often
and use them to instruct others.
1.
DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL UNTIL IT IS COMPLETELY
ASSEMBLED AND INSTALLED ACCORDING TO THE
INSTRUCTIONS.
2.
DUST GENERATED BY CERTAIN WOODS AND
WOOD PRODUCTS CAN BE UNJURIOUS TO YOUR
HEALTH. ALWAYS OPERATE ALL TOOLS IN WELL-
VENTILATED AREAS AND PROVIDE FOR PROPER
DUST REMOVAL. USE WOOD/DUST COLLECTION
SYSTEMS WHEN POSSIBLE.
3.
THIS MACHINE CAN BE USED FOR PROCESSING
WOOD AND METAL PRODUCTS. HOWEVER,
COMBINING BOTH WOOD DUST AND METAL FILINGS
CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD. MAKE CERTAIN THAT
THE DUST COLLECTOR IS FREE OF WOOD DUST
DEPOSITS BEFORE PROCESSING METAL PRODUCTS
.
4.
IF YOU ARE NOT
thoroughly familiar with the
operation of this tool, obtain advice from your supervisor,
instructor or other qualified person.
5.
ANY TENDENCY
for the machine to tip over or
move during certain operations (especially when sanding
long or heavy boards, etc.,) requires that the machine
must be securely fastened to a supporting surface.
6.
MAKE SURE
the sanding belt runs in the proper
direction. Sanding belt must travel down at the front of
the machine.
7.
BE CERTAIN
the sanding belt is tracking correctly
to prevent the belt from runnning off of the pulleys.
8.
MAKE SURE
the sanding belt or disc is not torn or
loose.
9.
HOLD
the work firmly when sanding.
10.
SUPPORT
workpiece firmly with the miter gage,
backstop or work table when sanding with the belt.
NOTE:
The only exception to this is working with a
curved workpiece on the top wheel of belt.
11.
AVOID
kickback by sanding in accordance with
directional arrows. Sand on downward side of disc.
Sanding on the upward side could cause the workpiece
to fly up and cause an injury.
12.
ALWAYS
maintain a maximum clearance of 1/16" or
less between the table and the sanding belt or disc.
13.
NEVER
wear gloves or hold the work with a rag
when sanding.
14.
SAND
with the grain of the work.
15.
DO NOT
sand pieces of material that are too small
to be safely supported.
16.
AVOID
awkward hand positions where a sudden
slip could cause a hand to move into the sanding belt or
disc.
17.
WHEN
sanding a large workpiece, provide an
additional support at table height.
18.
NEVER
force the work. Slowing or stalling the motor
will cause overheating.
19.
WHEN
sanding metal, friction will cause the metal
to heat. Stop long enough to let the metal cool.
20.
WHEN
sanding metal never use a steady stream of
water on the workpiece. Dip the workpiece in water to
cool it.
21.
DO NOT
sand or polish magnesium. This action will
cause a fire hazard.
22.
ALWAYS
remove scrap pieces and other objects
from the belt and disc tables before turning the machine
“ON.”
23.
NEVER
perform layout, assembly, or set-up work on
the tables while the sander is operating.
24.
ALWAYS
turn the machine “OFF” and disconnect
the cord from the power source before installing or
removing accessories.
25.
NEVER
leave the machine work area when the
power is “ON” or before the machine has come to a
complete stop.
26.
ALWAYS
wear eye protection when operating the
sander.
27.
THE USE
of attachments and accessories not
recommended by Delta may result in the risk of injuries.
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IF ANY PART
of your sander is missing, damaged,
or fails in any way, or any electrical components fails to
perform properly, turn off the switch and remove the plug
from power supply outlet. Replace missing, damaged or
failed parts before resuming operation.
29.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
regarding the safe
and proper operation of this product is available from the
National Safety Council, 1121 Spring Lake Drive, Itasca,
IL 60143-3201, in the Accident Prevention Manual for
Industrial Operations and also in the Safety Data Sheets
provided by the NSC. Please also refer to the
American National Standards Institute ANSI 01.1 Safety
Requirements for Woodworking Machinery and the U.S.
Department of Labor OSHA 1910.213 Regulations.30.
