Difference between revisions of "Craftsman Belt and Disk Sander"
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* General safety instructions for power tools (from this machine's manual) | * General safety instructions for power tools (from this machine's manual) | ||
− | + | 01. Know your power tool (read and understand the owner's manual before using. Understand specific hazards. | |
− | + | 02. Ground all tools (use gronded 3-prong plug to proper grounding type receptacle. | |
− | + | 03. Keep guards in place (in working order with proper adjustment and alignment | |
+ | 04. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches (form habit to check they are removed from tool before turning on. | ||
+ | 05. Keep work area clean | ||
+ | 06. Avoid dangerous environment | ||
+ | 07. Keep children away | ||
+ | 08. Make workshop kid-proof | ||
+ | 09. Dont force tool | ||
+ | 10. Use right tool | ||
+ | 11. Wear proper apparel | ||
+ | 12. Use safety goggles (head protection) | ||
+ | 13. Secure work | ||
+ | 14. Don't overreach | ||
+ | 15. Maintain tools with care | ||
+ | 16. Disconnect tools | ||
+ | 17. Avoid accidental starting | ||
+ | 18. Use recommended accessories | ||
+ | 19. Never stand on tool | ||
+ | 20. Check damaged parts | ||
+ | 21. Direction of feed | ||
+ | 22. Never leave tool running unattended | ||
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* '''MIND THE GAP between the table/steady_rest and the rotating sandpaper belt/disk.''' Have a safe hand and arm exit strategy should the belt pull your stock into the gap. | * '''MIND THE GAP between the table/steady_rest and the rotating sandpaper belt/disk.''' Have a safe hand and arm exit strategy should the belt pull your stock into the gap. |
Revision as of 15:51, 16 July 2020
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Usage/Safety
- General safety instructions for power tools (from this machine's manual)
01. Know your power tool (read and understand the owner's manual before using. Understand specific hazards. 02. Ground all tools (use gronded 3-prong plug to proper grounding type receptacle. 03. Keep guards in place (in working order with proper adjustment and alignment 04. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches (form habit to check they are removed from tool before turning on. 05. Keep work area clean 06. Avoid dangerous environment 07. Keep children away 08. Make workshop kid-proof 09. Dont force tool 10. Use right tool 11. Wear proper apparel 12. Use safety goggles (head protection) 13. Secure work 14. Don't overreach 15. Maintain tools with care 16. Disconnect tools 17. Avoid accidental starting 18. Use recommended accessories 19. Never stand on tool 20. Check damaged parts 21. Direction of feed 22. Never leave tool running unattended
- MIND THE GAP between the table/steady_rest and the rotating sandpaper belt/disk. Have a safe hand and arm exit strategy should the belt pull your stock into the gap.
- Always wear safety glasses. If you haven’t used this sander before, make practice cuts on scrap softwood stock and then try hardwood scraps.
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: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=6+x+48+inch+sanding+belts&dc&crid=2CFQZWKZ91WUA&qid=1576632365&sprefix=6%22x48%22%2Caps%2C188&ref=sr_pg_1
Here is an Amazon link for 9" dia. sanding disks: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=9+inch+diameter+sandpaper+discs&ref=nb_sb_noss
Here is a link for the manual: https://www.manualslib.com/manual/496839/Craftsman-113-225831.html#manual