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== Usage/Safety == | == 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 and understand the specific hazards) | |||
* 02. Ground all tools (use grounded 3-prong plug inserted into proper grounding type receptacle) | |||
* 03. Keep guards in place (and 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 the machine) | |||
* 05. Keep work area clean (cluttered areas and benches invite accidents and floor may be slippery due to sawdust) | |||
* 06. Avoid dangerous environment (don't use power tools in damp or wet locations, keep work area well lighted) | |||
* 07. Keep children away (all visitors should be kept at a safe distance) | |||
* 08. Make workshop kid-proof (consider padlocks, master switches and/or starter keys) | |||
* 09. Dont force tool (it will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed) | |||
* 10. Use right tool (don't force the tool or attachment to do a job it was not designed for) | |||
* 11. Wear proper apparel (don't wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, or jewelry, contain long hair, roll-up sleeves above the elbow) | |||
* 12. Use safety goggles (must comply with ANSI Z87.1, use face or dust mask and ear protection during extended periods of usage) | |||
* 13. Secure work (use clamps or a vice to hold work when practical as it is safer than using your hand) | |||
* 14. Don't overreach (keep proper footing and balance at all times) | |||
* 15. Maintain tools with care (keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance) | |||
* 16. Disconnect tools (before servicing when changing accessories, belts, and disks) | |||
* 17. Avoid accidental starting (make sure switch in in "OFF" position before plugging in) | |||
* 18. Use recommended accessories (consult the manual for recommended accessories, follow instructions, improper accessories may cause hazards) | |||
* 19. Never stand on tool (seriousl injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is accidentally contacted) | |||
* 20. Check damaged parts (a damaged guard should be checked for proper function, check alignment of moving parts, binding, breakage, etc.) | |||
* 21. Direction of feed (feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction of rotation of the blade or cutter only) | |||
* 22. 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 | Watch this good generic introduction safety usage YouTube video (5:48 mm:ss) and/or find additional similar videos | ||
* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZzZcNNOD28 | |||
Here is a link for the manual: | Here is a link for the manual: | ||
* https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fvHhPb_pCqoaMDill7W7TMtyqouAOPiL/view?usp=sharing | |||
This equipment uses the following sandpaper belt/disk sizes: | This equipment uses the following sandpaper belt/disk sizes: | ||
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Here is an Amazon link for 6"x48" sanding belts: | 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: | 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 | |||
Revision as of 16:23, 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 and understand the specific hazards)
- 02. Ground all tools (use grounded 3-prong plug inserted into proper grounding type receptacle)
- 03. Keep guards in place (and 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 the machine)
- 05. Keep work area clean (cluttered areas and benches invite accidents and floor may be slippery due to sawdust)
- 06. Avoid dangerous environment (don't use power tools in damp or wet locations, keep work area well lighted)
- 07. Keep children away (all visitors should be kept at a safe distance)
- 08. Make workshop kid-proof (consider padlocks, master switches and/or starter keys)
- 09. Dont force tool (it will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed)
- 10. Use right tool (don't force the tool or attachment to do a job it was not designed for)
- 11. Wear proper apparel (don't wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, or jewelry, contain long hair, roll-up sleeves above the elbow)
- 12. Use safety goggles (must comply with ANSI Z87.1, use face or dust mask and ear protection during extended periods of usage)
- 13. Secure work (use clamps or a vice to hold work when practical as it is safer than using your hand)
- 14. Don't overreach (keep proper footing and balance at all times)
- 15. Maintain tools with care (keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance)
- 16. Disconnect tools (before servicing when changing accessories, belts, and disks)
- 17. Avoid accidental starting (make sure switch in in "OFF" position before plugging in)
- 18. Use recommended accessories (consult the manual for recommended accessories, follow instructions, improper accessories may cause hazards)
- 19. Never stand on tool (seriousl injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is accidentally contacted)
- 20. Check damaged parts (a damaged guard should be checked for proper function, check alignment of moving parts, binding, breakage, etc.)
- 21. Direction of feed (feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction of rotation of the blade or cutter only)
- 22. 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
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: