Important safety rules, Know your belt & disc sander – Steele Products SP-PB306 User Manual

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Important Safety Rules

DANGER!! Failure to observe any of the following instructions could result in severe personal injury to
tool user and bystanders or cause damage to tool and property!

WARNING! – Read, understand and observe all instructions in this manual before using or operating
the tool for which it is written and supplied. Ensure that anyone who is to use the tool has read and
understood the instructions provided.

Always wear eye protection that complies with a recognized standard (CSA or ANSI).

Wear a mask or respirator when dust is generated.

Some dust created by power sanding contains chemicals that may cause cancer, birth defects
or other harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: lead from lead-based paint, and
arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber. To reduce exposure to these chemicals,
work in a well-ventilated area; use approved safety equipment; and use dust masks that are
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Keep bystanders out of the work area while operating the tool.

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gasses, because the use of this tool may create sparks.

Keep guards in place and working properly.

Keep hands clear of sanding areas.

Ensure sanding belt runs in the proper direction. Sanding belt must travel down at the front of
the machine.

Ensure sanding belt is tracking properly so that it does not come off the pulleys.

Unplug from power supply before adjusting or servicing.

To avoid electric shock, DO NOT use in damp conditions or expose to rain.

Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model.

Grounded tools must be plugged into an outlet that has been properly installed and grounded
in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. Never remove the grounding prong from
the plug or modify it in any way. Do not use adaptor plugs. If in doubt as to whether the outlet
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Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep hair tied back.

Ensure the power switch is off prior to plugging in the tool.

Ensure sanding belt or disc is not torn or loose.

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Firmly support workpiece with mitre gage, backstop, jig or worktable when sanding with the belt.

AVOID kickback by sanding in accordance with directional arrows.
Sand on downward side of disc only!

DO NOT attempt to hold pieces of material that are too small to be safely supported by hand.
Utilize special jigs or hand tools.

Remove scrap pieces and other loose objects from the belt and disc tables before turning the
machine on.

When sanding metal, move the metal across the belt or disc and cool it when it becomes hot.

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Know Your Belt & Disc Sander

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Tracking Control Knob

Sanding Disc

Sanding Belt

Base Bolt-down Area

On/off switch

Belt Sanding Area

Disc Sanding Area

Table Angle Adjustment
knobs

Dust Port(not visible)

Mitre Gauge

Belt Tension Lever

Drive Drum

WARNING! Do not operate your belt & disc sander until it is completely assembled and
installed according to the instructions.

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

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