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| ====General Procedure==== | | ====General Procedure==== |
− | # Tape existing stencil to acrylic scrap | + | # Tape existing stencil to a piece of acrylic scrap. The stencil will only allow abrasion in the areas desired. |
| # Open the cabinet door. | | # Open the cabinet door. |
| # Place stencil/acrylic into sandblast cabinet | | # Place stencil/acrylic into sandblast cabinet |
− | # After placing parts in the cabinet, make sure secure the door with latch properly | + | # After placing parts in the cabinet, make sure to secure the door. If the door is left open it will create a cloud of dust that should not be inhaled. |
− | # Turn on the cabinet light and fan. Switch is located on the top left of the machine | + | # Turn on the cabinet light and fan switch. The switch is located on the top left of the machine. |
− | # Locate the power switch and turn on the sandblaster
| + | # Insert your arms into the gloves and position yourself for a clear view into the cabinet. |
− | # Insert your arms into the gloves and position yourself to have a clear view into the cabinet | + | # Picking up the parts and gun, manually aim where the stencil doesn't cover the acrylic. Do not point the gun at your gloves or the window. |
− | # Picking up the parts and gun, manually aim where the stencil doesn't cover the acrylic | + | # Position your foot in the foot pedal mechanism. Once pedal is depressed sand will blast out of the gun. |
− | # Position your foot in the foot pedal mechanism. Once pedal is depressed sand will blast out of the gun | + | # When finished, turn the machine off. |
− | # When finished, turn the machine off | + | # Before removing parts, wait 5-10 mins for the dust in the cabinet to settle. |
− | # Before removing parts, wait 5-10 mins for the dust in the cabinet to settle | + | # Once you remove parts make sure to close cabinet door and power off the light and fan. |
− | # Once you remove parts make sure to close cabinet door and power off the light and fan | |
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| ==Safety== | | ==Safety== |