Grizzly H7762 - Manual (Page 9)

H7762 Heavy Duty Tool Grinder -7-
Additional Safety Instructions For Grinders
6. LUNG PROTECTION. Grinding produces
hazardous dust, which may cause long-
term respiratory problems if breathed.
Always wear a NIOSH approved dust mask
or respirator when grinding.
7. WHEEL DIRECTION. Only grind on the
downward side of the wheel. DO NOT grind
on the part of the wheel moving away from
the work table. NEVER grind on the top
part of the wheel.
8. SIDE GRINDING. Grinding on the side of
some wheels can cause the them to break
and fly apart. Always check the wheel
specifications before attempting side grind-
ing operations.
9. HAND/WHEEL CONTACT. Grinding
wheels have the capability of removing
a lot of skin fast. Keep a firm grip on the
workpiece and position your hands a safe
distance away when grinding. Avoid wear-
ing gloves as they may get caught in the
grinding wheel and cause serious entan-
glement injuries.
10. TABLE POSITION. If the table is too far
away from the wheel, the workpiece may
be pulled down, causing loss of control and
pulling your hand into the grinding wheel.
Keep the table within
1 ⁄
8
" of the wheel when
operating.
1. EYE PROTECTION. Grinding causes small
particles to become airborne at a high rate
of speed, which can cause serious eye
damage. ALWAYS wear safety glasses
when using this machine.
2. MOUNTING TO BENCH/STAND. An unse-
cured grinder may become dangerously
out of control during operation. Make sure
grinder is FIRMLY secured to a bench/
stand before use.
3. WHEEL SPEED RATING. Wheels oper-
ated at a faster speed than rated for
may break or fly apart. Before mount-
ing a new wheel, be sure the wheel
RPM rating is equal or higher than the
speed of the grinder.
4. WHEEL INSPECTION. Always visually
inspect grinding wheels before use for
cracks, chips, fractures or other damage.
NEVER use a damaged wheel, and replace
any potentially damaged wheels immedi-
ately.
5. STARTING GRINDER. If a wheel IS dam-
aged, it will usually fly apart shortly after
start-up. To protect yourself, always stand
to the side of the grinder when turning it
ON
and allow it to gain full speed before stand-
ing in front of it.
No list of safety guidelines can be complete.
Every shop environment is different. Always
consider safety first, as it applies to your
individual working conditions. Use this and
other machinery with caution and respect.
Failure to do so could result in serious per-
sonal injury, damage to equipment, or poor
work results.
Like all machinery there is potential danger
when operating this machine. Accidents are
frequently caused by lack of familiarity or
failure to pay attention. Use this machine
with respect and caution to lessen the pos-
sibility of operator injury. If normal safety
precautions are overlooked or ignored, seri-
ous personal injury may occur.