Use and Care Manual

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR BELT SANDERS
SANDER RULES
1. Two-Hand Operation
This machine requires the use of two hands to ensure safe operation.
2. Maintaining a Stable Stance
Ensure proper balance when using the tool. Do not stand on ladders and step ladders during
operation. If the machine is to be used on a higher and otherwise unreachable surface, a suitable and
stable platform or scaffold tower with hand rails and kick boards should be used.
3. Preparing the Workpiece
Check the workpiece for any protruding nails, screw heads or anything else that could tear or damage
the belt.
4. Securing the Workpiece
Never hold the workpiece in your hand or across your legs. Secure small workpieces to prevent
the rotating belt from picking them up during forward motion. An unstable or improperly-secured
workpiece could cause the belt to bind, resulting in a loss of control and possible injury.
5. Checking the Power Cord
Make sure that the power cord is prevented from coming into contact with the machine or getting
caught up on other objects, preventing completion of the sanding pass.
6. Holding the Sander
Keep handles and hands dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Hold the power tool by the insulated
gripping surfaces only in case the belt contacts its own cord. Cutting a “live” wire may make exposed
metal parts of the tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock.
7. Sand on Dry Surfaces Only
This machine is to be used for dry sanding only. Do not attempt to use for wet sanding operations, as
fatal electric shock may occur.
8. Starting the Sander
Always start the sander before the sanding belt is in contact with the workpiece. Let the sander reach
full speed before using the tool. Do not start the machine while it is in contact with the workpiece.
WARNING: EXTREME CAUTION REQUIRED WHEN SANDING PAINT. The dust residue may
contain LEAD, which is poisonous. Exposure to even low levels of lead can cause irreversible brain
and nervous system damage, to which young and unborn children are particularly vulnerable. Any
pre-1960s building may have paint containing lead on wood or metal surfaces that has since been
covered with additional layers of paint. Lead-based paints should only be removed by a professional
and should not be removed using a sander. If you suspect that paint on surfaces contains lead,
please seek professional advice.
WARNING: USE A FACE MASK AND DUST COLLECTION. Some wood and wood type products,
such as MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard), can produce dust that can be hazardous to your health.
We recommend the use of a dust extraction system and an approved face mask with replaceable
lters when using this machine.
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