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H7761 2" x 27" Belt & 6" Disc Combo Sander
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Additional Safety Instructions for Sanders
8. FEEDING WORKPIECE. Firmly grasp the
workpiece in both hands and ease it into
the machine using light pressure. DO NOT
jam the workpiece into the machine during
operation. Feed the workpiece against the
direction of rotation. DO NOT sand ta
pered
or pointed stock with the point facing the
feed direction.
Never sand more than one
piece of stock at a time.
9. UNATTENDED OPERATION. N
ever leave
the machine running unattended.
10. REPLACING SANDPAPER. Replace
sanding paper when it becomes worn.
DO
NOT operate the sander with damaged or
badly worn sandpaper.
11. MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS.
Perform machine inspections and main
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tenance service promptly when called for.
Disconnect power before performing main
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tenance or adjustments on the sander.
12. EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES. Any
problem, with the exception of convey-
or belt tracking that is concerned with
any moving parts or accessories, must be
investigated and corrected with the power
disconnected, and after all moving parts
have come to a complete stop.
1. RESPIRATOR AND SAFETY GLASSES.
Always wear a respirator and safety glass
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es while operating the machine. Dust and
chips are created when sanding. Some
debris will be ejected, becoming hazards to
the eyes and lungs.
2. DUST COLLECTION SYSTEM. It is safer
to operate the sander with an adequate
dust collection system in place and run
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ning.
3. CLOTHING. DO NOT wear loose clothing
while operating this machine. Roll up or
button sleeves at the cuff.
4. HAND PROTECTION. DO NOT
place
hands near, or in contact with, sanding belt
during operation. DO NOT allow fingers to
get pinched between the workpiece and
the table. This may pull the operator’s hand
into the machine and cause serious injury!
5. MINIMUM STOCK DIMENSIONS. Do not
flat sand any stock thinner than
1
⁄16" or nar-
rower than
1
⁄8"
6. INSPECTING WORKPIECES. Always
inspect workpiece for nails, staples, knots,
and other imperfections that could be dis
-
lodged and thrown from the machine during
sanding operations.
7. SANDING METAL. DO NOT sand any kind
of metal, as this is an imminent fire hazard
and could lead to serious injury or death.
No list of safety guidelines can be complete.
Every shop environment is different. Always
consider safety first, as it applies to your
individual working conditions. Use this and
other machinery with caution and respect.
Failure to do so could result in serious per
-
sonal injury, damage to equipment, or poor
work results.
Like all machines there is danger associ-
ated with the Model H7761. Accidents are
frequently caused by lack of familiarity or
failure to pay attention. Use this machine
with respect and caution to lessen the pos
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sibility of operator injury. If normal safety
precautions are overlooked or ignored, seri
-
ous personal injury may occur.