Use and Care Manual

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BELT SANDER SAFETY
1. TOOL PURPOSE. This sander is designed to sand
wood or wood-like products only. Sanding or grinding
other materials could result in fire, injury, or damage to
the workpiece. Using the machine for any other purpose
for which it is not designed may result in serious inju-
ries, machine damage and voiding of the warranty.
2. MACHINE MOUNTING. For operational safety, the
sander must be securely mounted onto a flat and stable
surface or stand.
3. PERSONAL SAFETY.
• Always wear ANSI Z87.1-approved glasses with side
shields, hearing protection, and a dust mask.
• Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry, as they might get
drawn in by the tool. Tie back long hair.
• DO NOT wear gloves while operating this machine.
4. ELECTRIC CORDS. Keep cords away from heat, oil,
sharp edges, and moving parts of the tool. Have an elec-
trician replace or repair damaged or worn cords imme-
diately.
5. TOOL & ACCESSORIES INSPECTION. Before opera-
tion, check the tool and accessories for any damage or
missing parts. Do not use the tool if any part is missing
or damaged. Make sure all adjustments are correct and
all connections are tight. Keep all guards in place.
6. SANDING ACCESSORIES.
• Do not use sanding belts or discs that are damaged,
torn, or loose. Replace worn or damaged sanding belts
and discs before operation. Use only the correct size
sanding belt and disc.
• Always unplug the unit before making adjustments or
changing sandpaper, or other parts.
• Make sure the sanding belt is installed in the correct
direction. See the directional arrow on the back of the
belt. Always have the tracking adjusted properly so the
belt does not run off the pulleys.
7. WORKPIECE REQUIREMENTS.
• Only stand workpieces sturdy enough to withstand the
force of the sanding belt and disc.
• Inspect the workpiece for imperfections, nails, staples,
etc. before sanding. Never sand stock that has question-
able imperfections or embedded foreign objects.
• When sanding a large workpiece, provide additional
support. Do not sand with the workpiece unsupported.
• Sand only one workpiece at a time.
8. PREVENTING ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Make sure
the power switch is in the OFF position prior to plugging
in the machine. Always make sure the power switch is
in the OFF position and the machine is unplugged when
doing any cleaning, assembly, setup operations, or when
not in use.
BELT / DISC SANDER SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING! Do not operate the power tool until you have read and understood the following instructions and
the warning labels.