Woodstock SHOP FOX W1730 - Manual (Page 8)

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SAFETY
W1730 Oscillating Edge Sander
Additional Safety for Oscillating Edge Sanders
READ MANUAL. This manual contains proper operating and safety procedures for this machine.
WORKPIECE PRESSURE. Do not jam the workpiece against the sanding surfaces. Firmly grasp the
workpiece in both hands and ease it against the belt/spindle using light pressure.
CLOTHING. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry while operating this machine. Roll up or button sleeves
at the cuff, and tie back long hair.
HAND PLACEMENT. Do not place hands near, or in contact with, sanding surfaces during operation.
WORKPIECE HANDLING. Grip the workpiece with both hands, or the workpiece may be thrown from
machine and cause serious personal injury.
MAINTENANCE. Perform machine inspections and maintenance promptly as required.
UNATTENDED MACHINE. Never leave the machine running unattended.
SANDING BELTS/DRUMS. Replace sanding belts and drums promptly as needed.
WORKPIECE QUANTITY. Never sand more than one piece of stock at a time.
FOREIGN MATERIAL. Always inspect stock for nails, staples, knots, and other imperfections that could
be dislodged and thrown from the machine during sanding operations.
DUST COLLECTION. Never operate the sander without an adequate dust collection system in place and
running.
DIRECTION. Never sand tapered or pointed stock with the point facing the feed direction, or the
workpiece may be thrown from machine and cause serious personal injury.
POWER DISCONNECT. Disconnect the machine from the power source before changing the sanding belt
or sleeve.
TEST RUN. Test run the machine before starting any work.
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.
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 fol-
lowed. DO NOT risk your
safety by not reading!