Woodstock SHOP FOX W1772 - Manual (Page 12)

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W1772/W1773 37" Drum Sander
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Additional Safety for Drum Sanders
1. FEEDING STOCK. Do not stand in the direct path of a workpiece at the infeed end when feed-
ing your stock. Never sand more than one piece of stock at a time. DO NOT jam the workpiece
into the machine during operation. Firmly grasp the workpiece in both hands and ease it into the
machine using light pressure.
2. MINIMUM STOCK DIMENSIONS. Do not sand any stock thinner than 1 /
16
", narrower than 2", or
shorter than 9". Do not sand thin stock by using a “dummy” board under your workpiece.
3. SAFETY COVERS. All covers must be closd and in place before starting machine.
4. CLOTHING. Do not wear loose clothing while operating this machine. Roll up or button long
sleeves at the cuff.
5. HAND PROTECTION. Do not place hands near, or in contact with, sanding drums during operation.
DO NOT allow fingers to get pinched between board and conveyor belt during operation. This may
pull the operator’s hand into the machine and cause serious injury or death!
6. INSPECTING WORKPIECES. Always inspect one workpiece at a time for nails, staples, knots, and
other imperfections that could be dislodged and thrown from the machine during sanding opera-
tions. Do not use workpieces with these defects.
7. DUST COLLECTION SYSTEM. Never operate the sander without an adequate dust collection system
in place and running.
8. BE ATTENTIVE. Never leave the machine running unattended.
9. REPLACING SANDING PAPER. Replace sanding paper when it becomes worn or damaged.
10. EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES. Any problem, with the exception of conveyor belt tracking, that
is concerned with any moving parts or accessories, must be investigated and corrected with the
power disconnected, and after all moving parts have come to a complete stop.
11. MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS. Never attempt to adjust conveyor belt tracking when the
sanding drums are running. Perform machine inspections and maintenance service promptly when
called for. Disconnect power before performing maintenance or adjustments to the sander.
12. RESPIRATOR AND SAFETY GLASSES. Always wear a respirator and safety glasses while operating
the machine. Dust and chips are created when sanding. Some debris will be ejected, becoming
hazards to the eyes and lungs.
READ and understand this
entire instruction manual
before using this machine.
Serious personal injury
may occur if safety and
operational information is
not understood and fol-
lowed. DO NOT risk your
safety by not reading!
USE this and other machinery with caution
and respect. Always consider safety first,
as it applies to your individual working
conditions. No list of safety guidelines can
be complete—every shop environment is
different. Failure to follow guidelines could
result in serious personal injury, damage
to equipment or poor work results.