Woodstock SHOP FOX W1816 - Manual (Page 10)

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W1816 Owner's Manual (Mfg. Since 10/09)
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Additional Safety for Dust Collectors
READ and understand this
entire manual before using
this machine. Serious per-
sonal injury may occur
if safety and operational
information is not under-
stood and followed. DO
NOT risk your safety by
not reading!
USE this and other machinery with caution
and respect. Always consider safety first,
as it applies to your individual working
conditions. No list of safety guidelines can
be complete—every shop environment is
different. Failure to follow guidelines could
result in serious personal injury, damage
to equipment or poor work results.
1. IMPELLER/INLET SAFETY: Do not place your hands or tools near the open inlet during operation
for any reason. The power suction of the rotating impeller could cause accidental contact,
resulting in serious personal injury or damage to the machine.
2. MACHINE USE: The machine is intended to only collect wood dust and chips. Do not use the dust
collector as a vacuum or with machines producing dust/chips from metal, asbestos products, lead
paint, silica, or any products that are not natural wood or man-made products manufactured from
wood fiber, such as plywood or particle boards.
3. WEAR RESPIRATOR: This machine may blow fine dust particles into the air during operation
causing a hazard to the lungs. Always wear an ANSI approved respirator during dust collector
operation and for a short time after as the dust settles.
4. SUSPENDED DUST PARTICLES & IGNITION SOURCES: Do not operate the dust collector in areas
where dust explosion risks are high, such as near pilot lights or open flames.
5. ALLERGIC REACTION: Be aware that certain woods may cause an allergic reaction in people and
animals, especially when exposed to fine dust. To avoid an allergic reaction, make sure you know
what type of wood dust you will be exposed to.
6. AVOIDING FIRES: Do not allow metal particles to strike the impeller! This may produce a spark,
which can smolder in the wood dust for a long time before the fire or flame is detected. If you
accidentally collect metal during operation, immediately turn the dust collector OFF, disconnect it
from power, and wait for the impeller to stop. Then, remove the collection bags and empty them
into an approved air-tight metal container. Prevent any chance of accidental collection of metal
again before resuming operations.
7. EMPTYING DUST: When emptying dust from the collection bags, wear an ANSI approved respirator
and safety glasses to avoid lung or eye hazards caused by fine dust. Empty the dust away from
ignition sources and into an approved container, then dispose of it properly.
8. SAFE MAINTENANCE & SERVICE: Disconnect the dust collector from power and allow the impeller
to come to a complete stop on its own before performing maintenance, service, adjustments, or
emptying collection bags.