Woodstock SHOP FOX W1678 - Manual (Page 8)

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Additional Safety Instructions for Drum Sanders
• ALWAYS keep bystanders and yourself away from the infeed and outfeed ends when a workpiece is
fed into the sander.
• ALWAYS secure aprons, clothing, and long hair away from all sander moving parts.
• ALWAYS use a respirator along with a dust collection system when sanding. Dust from some woods is toxic,
so make sure you research the dangers of the specific species of wood you will sand.
• ALWAYS keep your hands away from the sanding drums during operation, and wear eye and hearing
protection.
• ALWAYS keep fingers away from the conveyor and the underside of the workpiece during sander and
conveyor operation. Otherwise, fingers can get pinched between the workpiece and the conveyor
belt, and pull your hand into the machine causing serious injury or death!
• ALWAYS adjust the conveyor feed rate and sanding drum height, so when you feed the workpiece
into the sander using light pressure, you do not overload the sander. Never force the workpiece into
the sander.
• ALWAYS shut the sander down, let the drums come to a complete stop, and disconnect power or
engage applicable safety-lock devices before you service, adjust, troubleshoot, or leave the
machine unattended.
• ALWAYS keep this machine in correct adjustment and properly serviced. Never attempt to clear a
jammed workpiece while the sander is running.
• ALWAYS replace the sandpaper when it is worn, and only use undamaged sandpaper.
• ALWAYS inspect the workpiece for nails, staples, knots, imbedded stones, and other material that
could be dislodged and thrown from the machine during sanding operations.
• NEVER sand if there is any doubt about the stability or integrity of the workpiece.
• NEVER sand more than one workpiece at a time.
• NEVER sand stock smaller than 1 ⁄
8
" thick x 9" long.
• NEVER sand thin stock by using a “sled” (another board) under the workpiece.
• NEVER adjust the conveyor belt tracking when the sanding drums are engaged.
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 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!
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MODEL W1678
26" DOUBLE DRUM SANDER
Phone: 1-360-734-3482 • On-Line Technical Support: [email protected]
COPYRIGHT © MARCH, 2003 BY WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL, INC. WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL, INC. Printed in Taiwan
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