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-4- G1066/G1066Z/G1079 Drum Sander
Additional Safety Instructions
For The Drum Sander
• DO NOT allow anyone to stand at the out-
feed end when feeding your stock.
• DO NOT jam workpiece into the machine
during operation. Firmly grasp the work-
piece in both hands and ease it into the
machine using light pressure.
• DO NOT wear loose clothing while operat-
ing this machine. Roll up or button sleeves
at the cuff.
• DO NOT sand any stock narrower than
1
⁄8''.
• DO NOT attempt to sand thin stock by
using a “dummy” board under your work-
piece.
• DO NOT sand stock shorter than 9''.
• DO NOT place hands near, or in contact
with, sanding drums during operation.
• DO NOT allow fingers to get pinched
between board and conveyor belt during
operation. This may pull the operator’s
hand into the machine and cause serious
injury or death!
• NEVER leave the machine running unat-
tended.
• NEVER operate the sander without an
adequate dust collection system in place
and running.
• NEVER sand more than one piece of stock
at a time.
• ANY PROBLEM, with the exception of
conveyor belt tracking, that is concerned
at all with any moving parts or accessories
must be investigated and corrected with
the power disconnected, and after all mov-
ing parts have come to a complete stop.
Never attempt to adjust conveyor belt
tracking when the sanding drums are
engaged.
• REPLACE sanding paper when it
becomes worn.
• ALWAYS inspect board stock for nails,
staples, knots, and other imperfections
that could be dislodged and thrown from
the machine during sanding operations.
• PERFORM machine inspections and
maintenance service promptly when called
for.
Operating this equipment has the potential
for creating flying debris which can cause
eye injury. Always wear safety glasses or
goggles when operating equipment.
Everyday glasses or reading glasses only
have impact resistant lenses, they are not
safety glasses. Be certain the safety glass-
es you wear meet the appropriate standards
of the American National Standards
Institute (ANSI).
As with all power tools, there is danger
associated with the G1066/G1066Z/G1079
Drum Sanders. Accidents are frequently
caused by lack of familiarity or failure to pay
attention. Use this tool with respect and
caution to lessen the possibility of operator
injury. If normal safety precautions are
overlooked or ignored serious personal
injury may occur.