Woodstock W1738 Sander User Manual


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W1737/W1738 Owner's Manual (Mfg. 10/09+)
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  Sanding operations create large amounts of fine dust. Some types
of dust may cause allergic reactions or respiratory problems. In addition to wearing a dust mask,
always use a dust collector and overhead air filter for maximum protection.
  Do not allow your fingers to get pinched between the board and the
conveyor belt during feeding. The grip of the conveyor belt may pull the operator’s hand into the
machineandcauseseriousinjuryordeath.Similarly,donotplacehandsnearthesandingbelts
during operation.
  Know the limits of the sander. Do not sand stock thinner than
1
⁄8"
or shorter than 14".
 Neverperformsandingoperationswiththeaccessdoorsopen.
 Alwaysinspectstockforstaples,nails,dirtorotherforeignobjects
before sanding. These items may cause damage to your sander or may even be thrown at a high
rate of speed from the sander at you.
 Neverallowanyonetostanddirectlyinfrontorbehindthepathofthe
stockasitisbeingfedthroughthesander.Thestockmaybeejectedatahighrateofspeedand
couldcauseseriousinjurytotheoperatororbystanders.
 Seek proper training/supervision before operating this sander. Do not
force stock into the sander during operation or overload the sanding drums beyond reasonable
limits.Also,onlysandnaturalwoodfiberthroughyoursander.Othermaterialsmaydamageyour
machineandopenthepossibilityforoperatorinjury.Keeptheinternalcomponentscleanand
lubricated to ensure that the sander can perform the way it was intended.
 Neveroperatethesanderwithoutaworkingdustcollection
system.Thesanderisdesignedtoproperlydoitsjobonlywhenwooddustisbeingevacuated.
The buildup of too much wood dust in the internal components will cause performance problems
andmayincreasethelikelihoodofoperatorinjury.
 Looseclothingorlonghaircreatesthepotentialforoperatorinjury
because they can easily be caught in the moving parts of the machine. Roll up loose sleeves, tie
backlonghairandtakeanyothernecessarystepstoreducethishazard.

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      
     
      
      
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  
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  
    
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