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DURING OPERATION 1. Power the sander: ensure workpiece is not touching the sander. Start the machine and allow to reach full operating speed before sanding. 2. Secure workpiece: keep the workpiece firmly against the table with both hands to secure against tipping or slipping. Small workpieces may require the use of locking pliers to properly hold. Extra supports for larger workpieces may be required. 3. Keep hands clear: plan your work, keep hands and fingers clear of abrasive pad at all times. Pay particular attention when rounding edges or sanding irregular shaped pieces. 4. Sand light and steady: move the workpiece slowly horizontally back and forth against the abrasive using light pressure until sanding is complete. Avoid forcing the material firmly in one spot to avoid burning the workpiece and the abrasive. Note: sand only one (1) piece at a time. TIPS Remove adjusting keys and wrenches before operation. Power off to adjust: make all adjustments with the machine off. Stay present: concentrate on the job, avoid distractions, never leave the belt sander running unattended. Handle jams and gumming safely: turn off belt sander and wait for full stop, and unplug power before cleaning or clearing. Don't overreach: keep proper footing and balance at all times. Replace abrasive as needed: when paper or scorch marks appear on sanding belt replace the abrasive. POST OPERATION 1. Power down: turn off equipment and wait for motion to stop. Never leave it running unattended. Do not try to slow belt down forcefully with workpiece or scrap piece. Turn off any dust collection system. 2. Remove materials: once motion has stopped, remove workpiece and excess by-products. 3. Clean safely: use a vacuum, stick or brush to clean dust and debris. Do not use hands or compressed air. Only use equipment if you are trained and authorised to do so. Refer to user manual for additional information including set up, maintenance and instructions for use. © Workplace Safety & Prevention Services 2026. Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) grants permission to approved end users to reproduce this document in whole or in part, provided its intended use is for non-commercial, educational purposes and that full acknowledgement is given to the WSPS. Approved end users are firms registered with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board. WSPS reserves the right to extend this permission to other stakeholders and interested parties by express written permission upon application. WSPS extends no warranty to materials amended or altered by the end user. Under no circumstances is this document, or any portion thereof, to be duplicated for purposes of sale or for external reproduction or distribution. (Sample WSPS acknowledgement, "Reproduced or adapted from name of solution with permission of Workplace Safety & Prevention Services, Mississauga, Ontario.") The information contained in this reference material is distributed as a guide only. It is generally current to the best of our knowledge as at the revision date, having been compiled from sources believed to be reliable and to represent the best current opinion on the subject. No warranty, guarantee, or representation is made by WSPS as to the absolute correctness or sufficiency of any representation contained in this reference material. WSPS assumes no responsibility in connection therewith; nor can it be assumed that all acceptable safety measures are contained in this reference material, or that other or additional measures may not be required in particular or exceptional conditions or circumstances. Published: September 2026 WSPS.CA BELT SANDER SAFE WORK PROCEDURE 2 330-CGQ-01-IMDO © 2026, Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) 1 877 494 WSPS (9777) | 905 614 1400 | WSPS.CA