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15. Use the right tool. Don’t force a tool or
attachment to do a job for which it was not
designed.
16. Use only recommended accessories and
follow manufacturer’s instructions pertaining to
them.
17. Keep hands in sight and clear of all moving
parts and cutting surfaces.
18. All visitors should be kept at a safe distance
from the work area. Make your workshop
completely safe by using padlocks, master
switches, or by removing starter keys.
19. Know the tool you are using; its application,
limitations, and potential hazards.
3.3
General Electrical Cautions
This machine should be grounded in accordance with
the National Electrical Code and local codes and
ordinances. The work should be done by a qualified
electrician. The machine should be grounded to
protect the user from electrical shock.
WARNING:
Do not connect the sander to a 240 volt
power source. The sander motor requires 120 volts
alternating current.
Wire Sizes
CAUTION:
For circuits which are far away from the
electrical service box, the wire size must be increased
in order to deliver ample voltage to the motor. To
minimize power losses and to prevent motor
overheating and burnout, the use of wire sizes for
branch circuits or electrical extension cords according
to the following table is recommended:
Conductor length
AWG number
(American Wire Gauge)
120
volt
lines
0-50 feet
No. 14
50-100 feet
No. 12
Over 100 feet
No. 8
Table 1
3.4
Safety Instructions for the Belt/
Disc Sander
WARNING:
Do not operate your machine until it is
completely assembled and installed according to
the instructions.
WARNING:
Some dust created by power sanding,
sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction
activities contain chemicals known to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Some examples of these chemicals are:
•
Lead from lead based paint.
•
Crystalline silica from bricks, cement and other
masonry products.
•
Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated
lumber.
Your risk of exposure varies, depending on how
often you do this type of work. To reduce your
exposure to these chemicals, work in a well-
ventilated area and work with approved safety
equipment, such as face or dust masks that are
specifically designed to filter out microscopic
particles.
WARNING:
This machine can be used for
processing wood or metal products. However,
combining wood dust and metal filings can create a
fire hazard. Make sure that the dust collector is free
of wood dust deposits before processing metal
products.
1. If you are not thoroughly familiar with the
operation of belt and disc sanders, obtain
advice from your supervisor, instructor or other
qualified person.
2. If there is a tendency for the machine to tip
over or move during operation such as when
sanding long or heavy boards, the machine
must be securely fastened to a supporting
surface.
3. Make sure the sanding belt is running in the
proper direction. The sanding belt must travel
downward when viewed from the front of the
machine.
4. Make sure the sanding belt is tracking
correctly in order that it does not run off the
pulleys.
5. Make sure the sanding belt or disc is not torn
or loose.
6. Hold the work firmly when sanding.
7. Always hold the work firmly on the table when
sanding on the belt or disc. The only exception
is curved work performed on the top wheel of
the belt.
8. Always sand on the downward side of the 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.
9. Always maintain a minimum clearance of 1/16-
inch or less between the table and the sanding
belt or disc.
10. Never wear gloves or hold the work with a rag
when sanding.
11. Sand with the grain of the wood.
12. Do not sand pieces of material that are too
small to be safely supported.
