READ THE MANUAL: Read,understand and follow the safety and DO NOT OVER-REACH: Maintain a balanced distance and keep
operating instructions found in this manual. Know the limitations and your body under control at all times. Do not over-reach or use
hazards associated with the Wide Belt Sander. excessive force to perform any machine operation.
WORK AREA: Keep the floor around the machine clean and free of EYES: Always wear approved safety goggles, glasses or a face shield
scrap material, sawdust, oil or grease to minimize the danger of tripping when operating the sander. There are no exception to this rule.
or slipping, Mark off the machine area, make sure it is well lighted,
and includes a proper exhaust system to minimize dust. DRESS CODES: This machine can cause injury by catching loose
clothing, jewelry, hair and gloves. Do not wear anything loose such
ELECTRICAL GROUNDING: Your machine must be electrically as clothing, neckties, jewelry or gloves that can get caught in moving
grounding. If a cord and plug are used,make sure lug connects to a parts. Confine long hair, avoid wearing rings and watches, and keep
suitable ground. Follow the grounding procedure indicated by the sleeves above the elbow while operating this machine.
National Electrical Code. Keep power tools in dry areas free from
moisture. HOUSEKEEPING: Before turning on machine,remove all extra
equipment such as keys,wrenches,scrap and cleaning rags away from
PROTECTION: Take every precaution to protect yourself, others the sander. Keep the area around the machine clean and free of
around you, and the machine itself from improper use. sawdust to minimize danger of slipping.
CARELESS ACTS: Give the work you are doing your complete, POWER ON: Before connecting power to the sander, make sure the
undivided attention. Horseplay, looking around,and talking to someone start switch is in the "OFF" position.
are careless acts that can result in serious injury. All children and visitors
should be kept a saft distance from your work area. POWER OFF: Make sure the sander is unplugged or electrically
disconnected and locked out before performing maintenance,checking
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS: Before continuing use of the machine, belts or service work.
a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to
ensure that it will operate properly and safely and perform its
intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding
of moving part, breakage of parts mounting and any other conditions
that could effect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged
should be properly repaired or replaced before machine operation
continues.
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