Woodworking

Do not operate sanders without the guards in place.

Always place every guard onto the machine before using it

On the disc sander always use the downward motion side of the disc to sand. Never the upward motion side as this can throw your part upwards with tremendous force.

Always use downward motion, upward motion can result in injury

Do not operate machines with torn or ripped belts or discs.

Always use machine with unbroken belts and discs

Keep fingers at least 4 inches away from the belt or discs

As the disc and belt can chop fingers completely off the hand or the hand falling off the arm

Always keep hands and fingers away from the area directly above the cutterhead.

As this can chop off your fingers if these rule aren't followed

Do not clear a jammed work piece or clogged dust shoot with the machine plugged in. Make sure the power switch is in the off position and the cutter head is stopped.

As this can destroy the quality of your workpiece

Do not set jointer to make the depth of the cut in excess of 1/8". Cuts of 1/16" or less provide a better result and are required on cuts greater than 1 ½".

As this can destroy the result of your piece of wood

When sanding large work pieces. Provide additional support at table height.

As this can mess up your project

Only the belt or disc sander may have an operator at one time. Never use them both at the same time.

As this can mess up your project and lead to serious injury if not followed

Disconnect the machine from the power source before changing sanding sleeves.

As this lead to serious injury

Feed board against disc or belt on the downward side.

Disc and belt safety

Keep wood moving against the abrasive surface when sanding.

Disc and belt safety

Never wear gloves or hold the work with a piece of cloth.

Disc and belt safety extremely important rule to follow

On the vertical belt sander, always sand, so that the belt motion is down.

Disc and belt sander

Always place your work against the table on the disc and belt sanders.

Disc and belt sander safety

Make sure Exhaust System is on. Check with teacher to see if breathing protection is needed.

Disc sander and belt safety extremely important

Keep your hand and fingers away from the abrasive and turning surfaces.

Fingers can get chopped of of hand if this direction is not followed

Apply downward and sideward pressure on the stock to hold it firmly against the table and/or fence.

Jointer safety

All stock should be jointed with the grain of the wood. Never joint the end grain or end of a board without special instruction and permission.

Jointer safety and to improve quality of your wood

Always use the table insert that fits closest to the diameter of the installed sanding drum. Keep the Pinch Hazard between the table and sanding drum as small as possible to reduce the risk of this hazard.

Oscillating spindle sander safety

Do not leave anything on either table at any time. Pieces will vibrate into the moving abrasives when the machine is turned on.

Serious injury if rule is not followed.

Always use a hold-down/push block when jointing small or short stock.

So the cut is more effective to your piece of wood

Ask your teacher before making adjustments. Make all adjustments with the power off.

This can result in serious injury if not followed

Do not sand pieces that are too small to be safely supported.

This can result in serious injury if not followed

Ensure no one is standing at the end of the infeed table and in the path of kickback piece.

This can result in serious injury if not followed

Shut the power off when finished, do not leave until the machine has come to a complete stop.

This can result in serious injury if not followed

Maintain proper balance when operating the machine. Do not over extend arms across the cutterhead.

This rule can cut off your hands and fingers if not followed

Always make sure the fence is locked before jointing.

This rule can lead to serious injury if not followed

Never back the work piece toward the in-feed table. Always feed from the in-feed table to the out-feed table.

This rule can mess up your project and result in serious injury if not followed

Never wear loose clothing when jointing.

This rule if not followed can lead to serious injury and the destruction of your clothes

Always use a properly fitting and appropriate respirator that is approved for wood use when operating this machine.

To improve quality of wood and to prevent bad quality

Never joint or surface a piece of stock less than 10" long, ¾" wide, & ½" thick.

To insure the quality and the result of your project

Always ensure dust collection is properly hooked up and working prior to use.

To prevent a big mess being formed

Keep the surface of the jointer free of excess sawdust and the floor free of scraps.

To provide a cleaner work space and avoid less distraction

Do not sand any material that will give off a dangerous dust. Such materials as beryllium or copper beryllium alloys must not be sanded or filed. Asbestos must not be sanded. Asbestos is an ingredient of brake shoes and pads.

always Learn what you are sanding and always wear eye protection to prevent the inhalation of toxic materials

Hold stock firmly against the stop fence or miter gage. Do not use the edge of a disc or belt.

always sand the way your instructor tells you to

Execute proper feed rate. Never jam a work piece against the sanding surface. Firmly hold the work piece and ease it against the spindle using light pressure.

as this can destroy the quality of your woodpiece

Always sand in the proper direction. Never sand tapered or pointed stock with the point facing the feed direction. This can cause the work piece to be thrown from the machine.

as this can destroy your workpiece

Never wear gloves, rings, watches, bracelets, etc. or loose clothing when operating a spindle sander.

as this can lead to serious injury and desruction of expensive things

Do not place hands near or in contact with the sanding surface during operation.

as this can lead to the chopping off of fingers and hands

Always check the depth setting before using the jointer.

as this can mess up your project if instruction is not followed

Do not use worn or damaged sanding sleeves. Immediately notify the instructor of the situation.

horrible quality of wood when cut and can lead to injury

Always be sure all guards are in place.

make sure all guards are in the right place before the machine gets turned on and used

Hold the work piece with both hands and keep it in secure contact with the table.

to improve quality of wood and full grip support