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3.0 Safety warnings
As with all machines, there is a certain amount of
hazard involved with the use of this sander. Use
the machine with the respect and caution
demanded where safety precautions are
concerned. When normal safety precautions are
overlooked or ignored, personal injury to the
operator can result.
1. Read, understand and follow the safety and
operating instructions found in this manual.
Know the limitations and hazards associated
with this machine.
2. Electrical grounding. Make certain that the
machine frame is electrically grounded and
that a ground lead is included in the incoming
electrical service. In cases where a cord and
plug are used, make certain that the grounding
plug connects to a suitable ground. Follow the
grounding procedure indicated in the National
Electrical Code.
3. Power on. Before connecting power to the
sander, make sure the start switch is in the
"OFF" position.
4. Protect yourself. Protect yourself at all times
when operating the wide belt sander. Avoid
eye injury by wearing approved safety shields,
goggles or glasses at all times (NOTE:
Common eye glasses are only impact-
resistant, they are not safety glasses). Wear
protective footwear. Steel toed shoes are
recommended because heavy parts can fall off
the conveyor table onto feet.
5. Personal protection. Before operating the
machine, remove tie, rings, watch and other
jewelry and roll up sleeves above the elbows.
Remove all loose outer clothing and confine
long hair. Protective type footwear should be
used. Where the noise exceeds the level of
exposure allowed in Section 1910.95 of the
OSHA Regulations, use hearing protective
devices. Do not wear gloves.
6. Guards. Do not operate the sander with
guards off. Keep the guards in place at all
times when the machine is running. If removed
for maintenance purposes or any other reason,
use extreme caution and replace the guards
upon completion of the task and before using
the machine again. Injury can result from
exposure to the machine's internal moving
parts.
7. Check damaged parts. Before continuing use
of the machine, a guard or other part that is
damaged should be carefully checked to
ensure that it will operate properly and safely
and perform its intended function. Check for
alignment of moving parts, binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, mounting and any
other conditions that could affect its operation.
A guard or other part that is damaged should
be properly repaired or replaced before
machine operation continues.
8. Work area. Keep the floor around the
machine clean and free of scrap material, saw
dust, oil and other liquids to minimize the
danger of tripping or slipping. Be sure the
table is free of all scrap, foreign material and
tools before starting to cut. Make certain the
work area is well lighted and that a proper
exhaust system is used to minimize dust.
Powermatic recommends the use of anti-skid
floor strips on the floor area where the
operator normally stands and that each
machine’s work area be marked off. Provide
adequate work space around the machine.
9. Operator position. Stand to one side of the
conveyor table and make sure no one else is
standing in line with the table while feeding
into the machine. The wide belt sander
operates at high speed and should a part slip,
it will exit the machine at a high rate of speed
and may result in injuries to anyone standing
directly in front of the infeed. (Keep conveyor
belt clean and check pin-roll adjustments.)
Maintain a balanced stance and keep your
body under control at all times. Do not
overreach or use excessive force to perform
any machine operation.
10. Hand safety. Keep hands clear while feeding
parts onto the conveyor table. The part will be
forced down as it begins to feed into the
machine, causing a pinching action between
the part and the table. Use caution! Hands
should be clear of the stock and the table to
avoid pinching. Never reach into a running
machine. Turn off electrical power and stop
machine before attempting to retrieve parts
from within the machine. Contact with internal
moving parts can result in loss or injury to
fingers, hands and arms.
11. Housekeeping. Before turning on machine,
remove all extra equipment such as keys,
wrenches, scrap, and cleaning rags away from
the machine
12. Careless acts. Give the work you are doing
your undivided attention. Looking around,
carrying on a conversation, and “horseplay”
are careless acts that can result in serious
injury.
13. Disconnect machine before performing any
service or maintenance or when changing