Bobbin Sander

Purpose: The purpose of the bobbin sander is for shaping the inside of different sized curves on materials such as timber and acrylic of a reasonable size.

Potential hazards: The exposed moving parts and electrical hazard with the potential to cause harm through entanglement, impact and cutting, exposure to noise, dust, projectiles and sharp objects.

Personal protective equipment required:

Protective clothing, hearing protection, appropriate footwear, eye protection

1.  Pre operation checklist:

●  Ensure task (eg, Drawings, instructions, specifications etc.) is Cleary understood

●  Ensure eye, hearing, and clothing protection and appropriate footwear is worn prior to operation.

●  Operator must be positioned out of direct line of abrasive disc at all times

●  Turn on local exhaust system

●  Faulty equipment must not be used

●  Identify on/off switch and emergency button.

2.  Operation Checklist:

●  Allow the machine to reach maximum revolutions before operating to avoid overloading

●  Always place material on the table where the disc is rotation in a download direction

●  Hold material firmly against stops or table before applying pressure on abrasive surface

●  Keep fingers clear of disc while sanding

●  Never leave the machine while it’s running

●  Before adjusting switch the off and being the machine to complete standstill

3.  Post-Operation checklist:

●  Switch machine off and leave the wolf area and sander in a safe and ocean state

●  Ensure good housekeeping practices are in place to minimise dust build up