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ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR SANDING CENTER

1. WARNING: Do not operate this tool until assembly and installation are complete, according to instructions.

2. WARNING: Unguarded rotating shafts can create an entanglement hazard. ALWAYS COVER THE POWER TAKE-

OFF SHAFT when accessories are not in use.

3. IF YOU ARE NOT thoroughly familiar with the operation of Belt and Disc Sanders, obtain advice from your supervisor,

instructor, and/or other qualified persons.

4. CAUTION: This tool is designed to sand wood or wood-like products only. Sanding or grinding metal could result in fire,

injury, or damage to the product.

5 REMOVE SCRAP PIECES, TOOLS, and other objects from the table before turning the machine “ON.”

6. NEVER START THE TOOL while the work piece is contacting the sanding belt or disc.

7. CHECK TO SEE that the sanding belt runs in the proper direction. A directional arrow is printed on the back side of belt.

8. CHECK THE BELT to see that it is tracking correctly.

9. CHECK THE BELT AND DISC to see that they are not torn or loose.

10. HOLD the work firmly while sanding.

11. MAINTAIN a maximum clearance of 1/16" between the table and the sanding belt or disc.

12. KEEP hands away from abrasive surfaces.

13. USE A BACKSTOP while sanding with the sanding arm in the horizontal position.

14 NEVER wear gloves or hold the work with a rag while sanding.

15. ALWAYS sand on the downward rotation of the disc and hold the work securely on the table. Sanding on the upward

rotation could cause the work piece to be thrown upward.

16. SAND with the grain of the wood.

17. DO NOT sand small workpieces that cannot be safely supported.

18. AVOID awkward hand positions where a sudden slip could cause hand contact with the abrasive surfaces.

19. PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT at table height while sanding large work pieces.

20. NEVER perform layout, assembly, or set-up work on the tables while the tool is “ON”.

21. IMPORTANT: When the tool is not in use, the switch should be locked in the “OFF” position to prevent unautho-

rized use.

22 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding the safe and proper operation of this product is available from the National

Safety Council, 1121 Spring Lake Drive, Itasca, IL 60143-3201 in the Accident Prevention Manual for Industrial Operations and

also in the Safety Data Sheets provided by the NSC. Please also refer to the American National Standards Institute ANSI 01.1

Safety Requirements for Woodworking Machinery and the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA 1910.213 Regulations.

POWER CONNECTIONS

A separate electrical circuit should be used for your tools. This circuit should not be less than #12 wire and should be protect-

ed with a 20 Amp time lag fuse. If an extension cord is used, use only 3-wire extension cords which have 3-prong grounding

type plugs and matching receptacle which will accept the tool’s plug. Before connecting the motor to the power line, make sure

the switch is in the “OFF” position and be sure that the electric current is of the same characteristics as indicated on the tool.

All line connections should make good contact. Running on low voltage will damage the motor.

WARNING: DO NOT EXPOSE THE TOOL TO RAIN OR OPERATE THE TOOL IN DAMP LOCATIONS.

MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS

Your tool is wired for 120 volt, 60 HZ alternating current. Before connecting the tool to the power source, make sure the switch

is in the “OFF” position.

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