Woodstock SHOP FOX W1709 - Manual (Page 8)

SAFETY
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Additional Safety Instructions for Sanders
1. Always wear a dust mask. Sanding operations create large amounts of fine dust. Some types of
dust may cause allergic reactions or respiratory problems. In addition to wearing a dust mask,
always use a dust collector and overhead air filter for maximum protection.
2. Do not allow your fingers to get pinched between the board and the conveyor belt during
feeding. The grip of the conveyor belt may pull the operator’s hand into the machine and cause
serious injury or death. Similarly, do not place hands near the sanding belts during operation.
3. Know the limits of the sander. Do not sand stock thinner than 1 ⁄
8
" or shorter than 10".
4. Never perform sanding operations with the access doors open.
5. Always inspect stock for staples, nails, dirt or other foreign objects before sanding. These
items may cause damage to your sander or may even be thrown at a high rate of speed from the
sander at the operator.
6. Never allow anyone to stand directly in front or behind the path of the stock as it is being fed
through the sander. The stock may be ejected at a high rate of speed and could cause serious
injury to the operator or bystanders.
7. Treat your sander with respect. Do not force stock into the sander during operation or overload
the sanding drums beyond reasonable limits. Also, only sand natural wood fiber through your
sander. Other materials may damage your machine and open the possibility for operator injury.
Keep the internal components clean and lubricated to ensure that the sander can perform the
way it was intended.
8. Never operate the sander without a working dust collection system. The sander is designed to
properly do its job only when wood dust is being evacuated. The buildup of too much wood dust
in the internal components will cause performance problems and may increase the likelihood of
operator injury.
9. Wear the proper clothing during all operation and adjustments. Loose clothing or long hair
creates the potential for operator injury because they can easily be caught in the moving parts of
the machine. Roll up loose sleeves, tie back long hair and take any other necessary steps to
reduce this hazard.
USE this and other machinery with caution and
respect, and always consider safety first, as it
applies to your individual working conditions.
Remember, no list of safety guidelines can be
complete, and every shop environment is
different. Failure to follow guidelines can
result in serious personal injury, damage to
equipment and/or poor work results.
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
followed. DO NOT risk your
safety by not reading!