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== Usage/Safety == | == Usage/Safety == | ||
| − | General safety instructions for power tools (from this machine's manual) | + | General safety instructions for power tools (from this machine's manual)<br /> |
| − | # Know your power tool (read and understand the owner's manual before using and understand the specific hazards) | + | # Know your power tool (read and understand the owner's manual before using and understand the specific hazards)<br /> |
| − | # Ground all tools (use grounded 3-prong plug inserted into proper grounding type receptacle) | + | # Ground all tools (use grounded 3-prong plug inserted into proper grounding type receptacle)<br /> |
| − | # Keep guards in place (and in working order with proper adjustment and alignment) | + | # Keep guards in place (and in working order with proper adjustment and alignment)<br /> |
| − | + | # Remove adjusting keys and wrenches (form habit to check they are removed from tool before turning on the machine)<br /> | |
| − | + | # Keep work area clean (cluttered areas and benches invite accidents and floor may be slippery due to sawdust)<br /> | |
| − | + | # Avoid dangerous environment (don't use power tools in damp or wet locations, keep work area well lighted)<br /> | |
| − | + | # Keep children away (all visitors should be kept at a safe distance)<br /> | |
| − | + | # Make workshop kid-proof (consider padlocks, master switches and/or starter keys)<br /> | |
| − | + | # Dont force tool (it will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed)<br /> | |
| − | + | # Use right tool (don't force the tool or attachment to do a job it was not designed for)<br /> | |
| − | + | # Wear proper apparel (don't wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, or jewelry, contain long hair, roll-up sleeves above the elbow)<br /> | |
| − | + | # Use safety goggles (must comply with ANSI Z87.1, use face or dust mask and ear protection during extended periods of usage)<br /> | |
| − | + | # Secure work (use clamps or a vice to hold work when practical as it is safer than using your hand)<br /> | |
| − | + | # Don't overreach (keep proper footing and balance at all times)<br /> | |
| − | + | # Maintain tools with care (keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance)<br /> | |
| − | + | # Disconnect tools (before servicing when changing accessories, belts, and disks)<br /> | |
| − | + | # Avoid accidental starting (make sure switch in in "OFF" position before plugging in)<br /> | |
| − | + | # Use recommended accessories (consult the manual for recommended accessories, follow instructions, improper accessories may cause hazards)<br /> | |
| − | + | # Never stand on tool (serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is accidentally contacted)<br /> | |
| − | + | # Check damaged parts (a damaged guard should be checked for proper function, check alignment of moving parts, binding, breakage, etc.)<br /> | |
| − | + | # Direction of feed (feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction of rotation of the blade or cutter only)<br /> | |
| − | + | # Never leave tool running unattended (turn power off and don't leave the tool until it comes to a complete stop)<br /> | |
Watch this good generic introduction safety usage YouTube video (5:48 mm:ss) and/or find additional similar videos | Watch this good generic introduction safety usage YouTube video (5:48 mm:ss) and/or find additional similar videos | ||
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Usage/Safety
General safety instructions for power tools (from this machine's manual)
- Know your power tool (read and understand the owner's manual before using and understand the specific hazards)
- Ground all tools (use grounded 3-prong plug inserted into proper grounding type receptacle)
- Keep guards in place (and in working order with proper adjustment and alignment)
- Remove adjusting keys and wrenches (form habit to check they are removed from tool before turning on the machine)
- Keep work area clean (cluttered areas and benches invite accidents and floor may be slippery due to sawdust)
- Avoid dangerous environment (don't use power tools in damp or wet locations, keep work area well lighted)
- Keep children away (all visitors should be kept at a safe distance)
- Make workshop kid-proof (consider padlocks, master switches and/or starter keys)
- Dont force tool (it will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed)
- Use right tool (don't force the tool or attachment to do a job it was not designed for)
- Wear proper apparel (don't wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, or jewelry, contain long hair, roll-up sleeves above the elbow)
- Use safety goggles (must comply with ANSI Z87.1, use face or dust mask and ear protection during extended periods of usage)
- Secure work (use clamps or a vice to hold work when practical as it is safer than using your hand)
- Don't overreach (keep proper footing and balance at all times)
- Maintain tools with care (keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance)
- Disconnect tools (before servicing when changing accessories, belts, and disks)
- Avoid accidental starting (make sure switch in in "OFF" position before plugging in)
- Use recommended accessories (consult the manual for recommended accessories, follow instructions, improper accessories may cause hazards)
- Never stand on tool (serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is accidentally contacted)
- Check damaged parts (a damaged guard should be checked for proper function, check alignment of moving parts, binding, breakage, etc.)
- Direction of feed (feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction of rotation of the blade or cutter only)
- Never leave tool running unattended (turn power off and don't leave the tool until it comes to a complete stop)
Watch this good generic introduction safety usage YouTube video (5:48 mm:ss) and/or find additional similar videos
Specifications
Here is a link for the manual:
This equipment uses the following sandpaper belt/disk sizes:
- 6" x 48" sanding belt - 9" dia. sanding disk
Here is an Amazon link for 6"x48" sanding belts:
Here is an Amazon link for 9" dia. sanding disks:
The motor is 3/4 HP, 3450 RPM, 115 VAC, 60 Hz, single-phase
Configurations
Table positioned for disk sanding
Belt sanding in the horizontal orientation (note fence is currently broken)
Table positioned for vertical belt sanding
