Central Machinery 31810 Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions

Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions

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Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Electrical Input 120V / 60 Hz / 1 HP

3 Prong Power Plug

6’ Power Cord Length
Intake Diameter 4″ OD
Collection Capacity 13 Gallons
Maximum Air Flow 660 CFM

3. Keep bystanders, children, and

visitors away while operating a
power tool. Distractions can cause

you to lose control. Protect others
in the work area from debris such as
chips and sparks. Provide barriers or
shields as needed.

SAVE THIS MANUAL

You will need this manual for
the safety warnings and precautions,
assembly, operating, inspection,
maintenance and cleaning procedures,
parts list and assembly diagram. Keep
your invoice with this manual. Write the
invoice number on the inside of the front
cover. Keep this manual and invoice in a
safe and dry place for future reference.

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

WARNING!

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL

INSTRUCTIONS

Failure to follow all instructions listed

in the following pages may result in

electric shock, fire, and/or serious

injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WORK AREA

1. Keep your work area clean and

well lit. Cluttered benches and dark

areas invite accidents.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

1. Grounded tools must be plugged
into an outlet properly installed
and grounded in accordance with
all codes and ordinances. Never
remove the grounding prong or
modify the plug in any way. Do
not use any adapter plugs. Check
with a qualified electrician if you
are in doubt as to whether the
outlet is properly grounded. If the

tools should electrically malfunction
or break down, grounding provides a
low resistance path to carry electricity
away from the user.

2. Double insulated tools are

equipped with a polarized plug
(one blade is wider than the other).
This plug will fit in a polarized
outlet only one way. If the plug
does not fit fully in the outlet,
reverse the plug. If it still does not
fit, contact a qualified electrician
to install a polarized outlet. Do
not change the plug in any way.

Double insulation eliminates the
need for the three wire grounded
power cord and grounded power
supply system.

2. Do not operate power tools in

explosive atmospheres, such as in
the presence of flammable liquids,
gases, or dust. Power tools create

sparks which may ignite flammables.

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3. Avoid body contact with grounded
surfaces such as pipes, radiators,
ranges, and refrigerators. There is

an increased risk of electric shock if
your body is grounded.

4. Do not expose power tools to rain
or wet conditions. Water entering
a power tool will increase the risk of
electric shock.

5. Do not abuse the Power Cord.

Never use the Power Cord to carry
the tools or pull the Plug from an
outlet. Keep the Power Cord away
from heat, oil, sharp edges, or
moving parts. Replace damaged
Power Cords immediately.

Damaged Power Cords increase the
risk of electric shock.

6. When operating a power tool

outside, use an outdoor extension
cord marked “W-A” or “W”. These

extension cords are rated for outdoor
use, and reduce the risk of electric
shock.

PERSONAL SAFETY

1. Stay alert. Watch what you are
doing, and use common sense
when operating a power tool. Do
not use a power tool while tired
or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol, or medication. A moment

of inattention while operating power
tools may result in serious personal
injury.

4. Remove adjusting keys or

wrenches before turning the power
tool on. A wrench or a key that is

left attached to a rotating part of the
power tool may result in personal
injury.

5. Do not overreach. Keep proper
footing and balance at all times.
Proper footing and balance enables
better control of the power tool in
unexpected situations.

6. Use safety equipment. Always
wear eye protection. Dust mask,
nonskid safety shoes, hard hat, or
hearing protection must be used for
appropriate conditions.

TOOL USE AND CARE

1. Use clamps (not included) or
other practical ways to secure and
support the workpiece to a stable
platform. Holding the work by hand

or against your body is unstable and
may lead to loss of control.

2. Do not force the tool. Use the
correct tool for your application.
The correct tool will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it is
designed.

2. Dress properly. Do not wear loose

clothing or jewelry. Contain long
hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and
gloves away from moving parts.

Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair
can be caught in moving parts.

3. Avoid accidental starting. Be sure

the Power Switch is off before
plugging in. Carrying power tools

with your finger on the Power Switch,
or plugging in power tools with the
Power Switch on, invites accidents.

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3. Do not use the power tool if the
Power Switch does not turn it
on or off. Any tool that cannot be

controlled with the Power Switch is
dangerous and must be replaced.

4. Disconnect the Power Cord Plug

from the power source before
making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing the tool.

Such preventive safety measures
reduce the risk of starting the tool
accidentally.

5. Store idle tools out of reach of

children and other untrained
persons. Tools are dangerous in the

hands of untrained users.

6. Maintain tools with care. Keep

cutting tools sharp and clean.

Properly maintained tools with a
sharp cutting edge are less likely to
bind and are easier to control. Do not
use a damaged tool. Tag damaged
tools “Do not use” until repaired.

7. Check for misalignment or binding

of moving parts, breakage of
parts, and any other condition that
may affect the tool’s operation. If
damaged, have the tool serviced
before using. Many accidents are

caused by poorly maintained tools.

8. Use only accessories that are

recommended by the manufacturer
for your model. Accessories that

may be suitable for one tool may
become hazardous when used on
another tool.

SERVICE

1. Tool service must be performed
only by qualified repair personnel.

Service or maintenance performed by
unqualified personnel could result in
a risk of injury.

2. When servicing a tool, use

only identical replacement
parts. Follow instructions in the

“Inspection, Maintenance, And
Cleaning” section of this manual.

Use of unauthorized parts or failure
to follow maintenance instructions
may create a risk of electric shock or
injury.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

1. Wear ANSI-approved safety impact
eye goggles, hearing protection,
and a dust mask or respirator
when operating this product.

2. The Housing contains a high speed
Impeller that can amputate fingers,
grab loose clothing and long hair,
and propel sawdust at high velocities.
NEVER operate this product without
the all guards and screens in place
and working properly.

3. If using this product to help keep
airborne sawdust within acceptable
limits, you must regularly monitor
airborne sawdust and maintain the
Tool to avoid exceeding dust limits.
Each application is unique, and
your maintenance schedule must be
tailored to your specific use.

4. Industrial applications must follow
OSHA requirements.

5. Use the right tool or attachment
for the right job. Do not attempt to
force a small tool or attachment to
do the work of a larger industrial tool.
There are certain applications for
which this product was designed. It
will do the job better and more safely
at the rate for which it was intended.
Do not modify this product, and do
not use this product for a purpose for
which it was not intended.

6. Turn off the Tool and unplug

the Power Cord Plug from its
electrical outlet before changing
accessories or performing
inspection, maintenance, or
cleaning procedures.

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