Belt & Disc Sander

Ear protection must be worn
Eye protection must be worn
Dust mask must be worn
Exhaust must be on
Hair must be tied, no loose items (lanyards/ ties/ necklaces/ loose clothing etc. ) should be worn during operation
Sturdy footwear must be worn - no sandals!
Never carry out maintenance on the machine
Never attempt to change or adjust the belt or disc
always keep fingers more than 1 inch from the belt/ disc
Never leave the machine unattended while running
Keep the work area clean and free of debris - before and after using the machine!
Know the location of the emergency off switch before operating the machine

Check and adjust bed before operating sander
Before turning the sander on make sure your work/ any scrap material is not touching the belt/ disc
Wait for sander to come to full speed before sanding materials
if the belt sander is not tracking properly (the belt is moving left/right instead of remaining stationary) turn the machine off and inform a technician
sand on the downward side (left side) of the disc sander
do not force material into the belt/ disc, always sand lightly
never sand small pieces! do these by hand
wait for machine to come to a complete stop before making adjustments
leave the machine clean and tidy