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This sander should be grounded in accordance
with the National Electrical Code and local codes
and ordinances. This work should be done by a
qualified electrician. The sander 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
120voltsalternating current.
Generalelectrical cautions
AWG(American wiregauge)number
Conductorlength 240 voltlines 120voltlines
0-50feet NOTAPPLICABLE No.14
50-100feet NOTAPPLICABLE No.12
Over100feet NOTAPPLICABLE No.8
Wire sizes
Caution: For circuits which are far away from the
electrical service box, the wire size must be in-
creased in order to deliver ample voltage to the motor.
Tominimizepower lossesandto prevent motor
overheating and burnout, the use of wire sizes for
branch circuits or electrical extension cords accord-
ingtothe following table isrecommended.
Safety instructions for the 1-Inch belt / 8-Inch disc sander
WARNING: Do not operate your machine until it is
completelyassembledand installedaccordingto the
instructions.
WARNING: Thedust generatedbycertainwoods
and wood products can be injurious to your health.
Alwaysoperatemachinery inwellventilated areas and
providefor properdustremoval. Use wooddust
collectionsystemswhenever possible.
WARNING: Thismachine canbeusefor pro-
cessingwoodor metalproducts. However,combining
wood dust and metal filings can create a fire hazard.
Make sure that the dust collector is free of wood dust
depositsbeforeprocessing metalproducts.
1. If you are not thoroughly familiar with the opera-
tion 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
downwardwhenviewedfrom the front ofthe
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
whensanding.
11. Sand with the grain of the wood.
12. Do not sand pieces of material that are too small
to be safely supported.
13. Avoidawkwardhand positions whereasudden
slip could cause a hand to move into the sanding
belt or disc.
14. When sanding a large workpiece, provide
additionalsupportat tableheight.
15. Never force the work. Slowing or stalling the
motorwillcause overheating.
16. When sanding metal, never use a steady stream
of water on the work piece. Dip the workpiece in
water to cool it.
18. All visitors should be kept at a safe distance from
the work area. Make workshop completely safe
by using padlocks, master switches, or by
removingstarterkeys.
19. Know the tool you are using its application,
limitations,andpotential hazards.
