Wen HA5932, Instruction Manual

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SPECIFIC RULES FOR YOUR SPINDLE SANDER

WARNING!

 Do not operate the power tool until you have read and understood the following instructions and 

the warning labels. 

SANDER RULES

1. 

Two-hand operation. 

This machine requires the use 

of two hands to ensure safe operation.

2. 

Maintain a stable stance.

 Ensure proper balance 

when using the tool. Do not stand on ladders and step 

ladders during operation. If the machine is to be used on 

a higher and otherwise unreachable surface, a suitable 

and stable platform or scaffold tower with hand rails and 

kick boards should be used.

3. 

Preparing the workpiece.

 Nails, staples, knots, or 

other imperfections in workpiece can be dislodged and 

thrown into operator or bystanders at a high rate of 

speed, or cause damage to sanding sleeves or spindle. 

Never sand stock that has embedded foreign objects or 

questionable imperfections.

4. 

Securing the workpiece.

 Never hold the workpiece in 

your hand or across your legs when using the spindle 

sander in the handheld mode. Use clamps or vises to 

secure workpiece. This protects hands and frees both of 

them to operate tool.

5. 

Checking the power cord.

 Make sure that the power 

cord is prevented from coming into contact with the ma-

chine or getting caught up on other objects, preventing 

completion of the sanding pass.

6. 

Holding the sander.

 Keep handles and hands dry, 

clean, and free from oil and grease. Rotating sanding 

spindles can remove a large amount of flesh in a few 

seconds. Always keep hands away from spindle during 

operation. Never touch moving spindle on purpose. Use 

brush to clean sander of sawdust and chips.

7.

 Feeding workpiece.

 Forcefully jamming workpiece / 

tool against sanding surface may cause it to kick back at 

operator or damage machine. Allow spindle to reach full 

speed. Firmly hold workpiece with both hands and ease 

it against spindle using light pressure.

8. 

Spindle Direction.

 Feeding workpiece / tool incor-

rectly can cause it to jump or kick back, causing a loss 

of control or contact injury. To reduce these risks, feed 

workpiece / tool against direction of spindle rotation and 

never introduce tapered or pointed stock with point fac-

ing direction of spindle rotation.

9. 

Sanding Dust.

 Sanding creates large amounts of dust 

and flying chips that can lead to eye injury or serious 

respiratory illness. Reduce your risk by always wearing 

approved eye and respiratory protection and dust collec-

tion when using sander.

10. 

Sanding Sleeve Condition.

 Worn or damaged sand-

ing sleeves can tear apart, resulting in injury due to loss 

of workpiece / tool control. Replace worn or damaged 

sanding sleeves promptly.

11. 

Base Gap.

 The gap between tool base and oscillating 

drum creates a pinch point. Always use largest diameter 

of drum possible to minimize this gap.

12. 

Setting down the sander.

 Wait for the spindle to 

stop before setting the tool down. An exposed, rotating 

spindle may engage the surface, leading to possible loss 

of control and serious injury. Always lay the sander on 

its side to prevent accidents if the machine is inadver-

tently started.

13. 

Unplug the sander.

 Ensure the sander is disconnect-

ed from the main supply before servicing, lubricating, 

making adjustments, changing accessories, or replacing 

sanding belts. Accidental start-ups may occur if the tool 

is plugged in during an accessory change. Before plug-

ging the tool back in, check that the trigger is OFF.