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diSC sander
instructions for bett and
Safety is a combination of operator common
sense and alertness at alt times when the sander
is being used.
WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO OPERATE YOUR BELT AND
DISC SANDER UNTIL IT IS COMPLETELY
ASSEMBLED AND INSTALLED ACCORDING TO
THE INSTRUCTIONS ... AND UNTIL YOU HAVE
READ AND UNDERSTOOD THE FOLLOWING:
PAGE
1. General Safety Instructions For Power Tools. 2
2, Getting To Know Your Sander .............. 11
3. Basic Operation ........................... 13
4, Maintenance .............................. 16
5. Stability Of Machine
If there is any tendency for the machine to tip
over or move during certain operations such
as when sanding tong heavy boards, the
sander should be bolted down.
w Location
The machine should be positioned so neither
the operator nor a casual observer is forced
to stand in line with the sanding belt or disc.
This machine is intended for indoor use only.
, Kickback
When sanding on the Disc, always apply the
workpiece left of center to the left side of the
disc. Applying the workpiece to the right side
could cause it to fly up (kickback) which
could be hazardous.
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Protection: Eyes, Hands, Face, Hears, Body
a. Always wear safety goggles (not glasses)
that comply with ANSI Z87.1, Wear face
shield if operation is dusty. Wear ear plugs
or muffs during extended periods of opera-
tion. Do not wear gloves, jewelry or watch-
es. Roll long sleeves above the elbow. Tie
back long hair.
b. Do not sand pieces of material too small
to hold by hand.
c. Avoid awkward hand positions, where a
sudden slip could cause a hand to move
into the sanding disc or belt.
d. Never climb on the machine.
e. Never turn your Sander "ON" before clear-
ing the belt table and worktable of all ob_
jects.
f. Make sure the sanding belt runs in the
right direction (directional arrow on back
side of belt). Always have the tracking
adjusted correctly so that the belt does
not run off the pulleys.
g. Hold the work firmly when sanding on the
belt and against the worktable when sanding
on the disc.
h. Always adjust the worktable to within a
maximum of 1/16-inch of the sanding disc
or belt.
i. When sanding a large piece of material,
provide additional support at table height.
j. Never leave the machine work area when
the power is on, before the machine has
come to a complete stop, or without re-
moving and storing the switch key.
k. Do not perform layout, assembly or setup
work on the table while the sander is
operating.
I. Turn sander "OFF" and remove plug from
power supply outlet before installing or
removing an accessory.
m.Use only RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
listed on page 17,
g,
If any part of this belt and disc sander should
break, bend, or fail in any way or any electri-
cal component fail to perform properly, or if
any is missing, shut off power switch, re-
move power supply cord from power supply
and replace damaged missing andtor failed
parts before resuming operation.
10. Do not sand with the workpiece unsupported.
Support it with the backstop or worktable.
The only exception is curved work performed
on outer end of belt (idler pultey).
11. To avoid entanglement in spindle, do not
operate sander with sanding plate and or
guard removed.
CAUTION: This Belt and Disc Sander is designed
to sand wood or wood like products only.
Attempts to sand or grind other materials could
result in fire, injury or damage to the product.
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