1. USE sander on horizontal surfaces only. Operating
the sander when mounted on non-horizontal
surfaces might result in motor damage.
2. TO STOP it from tipping over or moving when in
use, the sander must be securely fastened to a
bench top or supporting surface.
3. PLACE the sander so neither the user nor
bystanders are forced to stand in line with the
abrasive belt or disc.
4. MAKE SURE the sanding belt is installed in the
correct direction. See directional arrow on back of
belt.
5. ALWAYS have the tracking adjusted properly so the
belt does not run off the pulleys.
6. DO NOT USE sanding belts or discs that are
damaged, torn or loose. Use only correct size
sanding belt and disc. Narrower belts uncover parts
that could trap fingers.
7. MAKE SURE there are no nails or foreign objects in
the part of the workpiece to be sanded.
8. ALWAYS HOLD the workpiece firmly when sanding.
Keep hands away from sanding belt or disc. Sand
only one workpiece at a time.
9. ALWAYS HOLD the workpiece firmly on the table
when using the disc sander and when using the belt
sander.
10. ALWAYS SAND ON THE DOWNWARD SIDE of the
sanding disc when using the disc sander. Sanding
on the upward side of the disc could cause the
workpiece to fly out of position, resulting in injury.
11. ALWAYS maintain a minimum clearance of 1/16
inch (1.6 mm) or less between the table or backstop
and the sanding belt or disc.
12. DO NOT sand pieces of material that are too small
to be safely supported.
13. KEEP fingers away from where the belt goes into
the dust trap.
14. WHEN sanding a large workpiece, provide
additional support at table height.
BELT / DISC SANDER SAFETY
15. DO NOT sand with the workpiece unsupported.
Support the workpiece with the backstop or table.
Plan your work support.
16. NEVER USE ANOTHER PERSON as additional
support for a workpiece longer or wider than the
table.
17. ALWAYS remove scrap pieces and other objects
from the table, backstop or belt before turning the
sander ON.
18. NEVER perform layout, assembly or set-up work on
the table while the sander is operating.
19. NEVER use solvents to clean plastic parts. Solvents
could dissolve or otherwise damage the material.
Use only a soft damp cloth to clean plastic parts.
20. SHOULD any part of your sander be missing,
damaged, or fail in any way, or any electrical
components fail to perform properly, shut off switch
and remove plug from power source outlet. Replace
missing, damaged or failed parts before resuming
operation.
21. NEVER PULL THE POWER CORD out of the
receptacle by pulling on the cord. Keep cords away
from heat, oil and sharp edges.
22. HAVE AN ELECTRICIAN REPLACE OR REPAIR
damaged or worn cords immediately.
23. This tool is not approved for use for any material
other than wood and wood products.
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