Woodstock SHOP FOX W1738 User Manual

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1.  PROTECTING YOUR LUNGS. 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.

2.  AVOIDING ENTANGLEMENT. 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.

3.  AVOIDING SANDING HAZARDS. Know the limits of the sander. Do not sand stock thinner than 

1

⁄

8

" 

or shorter than 14". 

4.  AVOIDING ENTANGLEMENT. Never perform sanding operations with the access doors open. 

5.  AVOIDING PROJECTILES. 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.

6.  AVOIDING PROJECTILES. 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.

7.  SANDING CORRECTLY. 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.

8.  USING DUST COLLECTION SYSTEMS. 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.

9.  AVOIDING ENTANGLEMENT. 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.