General Tire 15-220 - Manual (Page 3)

1. Do not operate this sander when tired, distracted or
under the effects of drugs, alcohol or any medica-
tion that impairs reflexes or alertness.
2. Keep the work area well lit, clean and free of debris.
3. Stay alert! Give your work your undivided attention.
Even a momentary distraction can lead to serious
injury.
4. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, bracelets,
necklaces, or other jewelry. Wear face, eye, ear,
respiratory and body protection devices. Wear
protective hair covering to contain long hair and
wear non-slip footwear.
5. Keep hands well away from the spindle and all
moving parts. Do not clear chips and sawdust
away with hands. Use a brush.
6. Fine particulate dust is a carcinogen that can be
hazardous to health. Always work in a well ventila-
ted area and whenever possible use a dust
collector to minimize health hazards.
7. Be sure the spindle has achieved full operating
speed before beginning to sand.
8. Be aware of the direction of the spindle rotation
before feeding the workpiece and always feed the
workpiece against the rotation.
9. Do not force the spindle. It will perform better and
safer at the rate for which it was designed.
10. Keep children and shop visitors at a safe distance
when the unit is running – do not permit them to
operate the machine.
11. Do not operate with a damaged spindle or with a
damaged or torn sanding sleeve.
12. Be sure the sanding spindle is securely installed in
the machine before starting the machine.
13. Never leave the machine unattended while run-
ning or with the power on.
14. Do not sand without a table insert in place. If an
insert must be removed for maintenance or spindle
changes make sure it is properly re-installed before
re-starting the machine.
15. Hold the workpiece firmly against the table and use
suitable support if the workpiece does not have a
flat surface.
16. Never stand on or lean against this machine.
Serious injury could occur if the sander is tipped
over or if the sanding spindle is unintentionally
contacted.
17. Use only recommended parts and accessories. The
use of parts or accessories NOT recommended by
General® International may result in a risk of injury.
18. Make sure the machine is properly grounded. If
equipped with three-prong plug, it should be
plugged into a three-pole electrical receptacle.
Never remove the third-prong.
19. Always disconnect the unit from the power source
before changing accessories such as sanding
spindles or sleeves or before performing any main-
tenance and adjustments or if the machine will be
left unattended.
20. Make sure that switch is in the “Off” position before
plugging in to a power source.
21. Be sure that all adjustment tools, wrenches or other
clutter are removed from the machine and safely
stored before turning on the unit.
22. Avoid working from awkward or off balance
positions. Do not overreach and always keep both
feet firmly on the floor.
23. Do not use this spindle sander for other than it’s
intended use. If used for other purposes, GENERAL®
INTERNATIONAL disclaims any real or implied
warranty and holds itself harmless for any injury,
which may result from that use.
Rules for Safe Operation
To help ensure safe operation, please take a moment to learn the machine’s applications and limita-
tions, as well as potential hazards. General International disclaims any real or implied warranty and
hold itself harmless for any injury that may result from the improper use of it’s equipment.