Additional safety for disc sanders – Woodstock W1828 User Manual

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Model W1828 (For Machines Mfg. Since 4/11)

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Additional Safety for Disc Sanders

DISC DIRECTION. Only sand on the downward-

moving left side of the sanding disc. Sanding

on the upward-moving right side of the

sanding disc forces the operator to rely only

on hands (rather than the table) for support,

which increases the risk of workpiece "kick-

out" and impact/abrasion injuries.

AVOIDING ENTANGLEMENT. Becoming entangled

in the moving parts of this machine can cause

pinching and crushing injuries. To avoid these

hazards, DO NOT wear loose clothing, gloves,

or jewelry, and tie back long hair. Keep all

guards in place and secure.

HAND PLACEMENT. Rotating sandpaper can

remove a large amount of flesh in a few

seconds. Always keep hands away from

the sandpaper during operation. Never

intentionally touch moving sandpaper.

MINIMUM STOCK DIMENSION. Small workpieces

can be aggressively pulled from your hands

and present injury hazards. Always use a jig

or other holding device when sanding small

workpieces, and keep your hands and fingers

at least 2" away from the sanding surface.

WORKPIECE SUPPORT. Workpiece kickback can

occur with violent force if the workpiece

is not properly supported during operation.

Always sand with the workpiece firmly against

the table or another support device.

SANDING DUST. Sanding creates large amounts

of dust and flying chips that can lead to eye

injury or respiratory illness. Reduce the risk

of these hazards by always wearing approved

eye and respiratory protection when using the

sander.

WORKPIECE INSPECTION. Nails, staples, knots,

or other imperfections in the workpiece can

be dislodged and thrown from the sander

at a high rate of speed into the operator or

bystanders, or cause damage to sandpaper or

sander. Never attempt to sand stock that has

embedded foreign objects or questionable

imperfections.

FEEDING WORKPIECE. Forcefully jamming the

workpiece into the sanding surface could

cause the workpiece to be aggressively

grabbed and pull your hands into the sanding

surface. Always firmly grasp the workpiece

in both hands and ease it into the sandpaper

slowly using light pressure.

SANDPAPER CONDITION. Sandpaper that is worn

or damaged not only produces poor sanding

results, but could fly apart, aggressively

grab the workpiece, and throw debris at the

operator. Always inspect the sandpaper before

operation and replace it if worn or damaged.

IN-RUNNING NIP POINTS. The gap between

the moving sandpaper and the fixed table/

support creates a pinch point for fingers or

workpieces; the larger this gap is, the greater

the risk of fingers or workpieces getting

caught in it. Minimize this risk by adjusting

the table no more than

⁄

" away from the

sandpaper.

WORKPIECE INTEGRITY. Only sand solid

workpieces that can withstand the forces

required for power sanding. Make sure the

shape of the workpiece can be properly

supported on the table; avoid sanding

workpieces without flat bottom surfaces

unless some type of jig is used to maintain

support and control when the sanding force is

applied.

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.