Grizzly G1071 - Manual (Page 10)

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model g1071 (mfg. 1/02+)
Additional Safety Instructions for
Spindle Sanders
1. fEED RATE. never jam a workpiece
against the sanding surface. this can cause
the workpiece to kick back or damage the
machine. firmly hold the workpiece and
ease it against the spindle using light pres-
sure.
2. AVOIDING ENTANGLEMENT. Keep loose
clothing articles such as sleeves, belts or
jewelry items away from the spindle. these
items could get entangled in the spindle,
resulting in serious personal injury. never
wear gloves when operating the spindle
sander.
3. hAND PLACEMENT. do not place hands
near, or in contact with, sanding surfaces
during operation to avoid personal injury.
4. WORKPIECE hANDLING. hold the
workpiece with both hands, or use the
appropriate jig to reduce the likelihood
of the workpiece being thrown from the
machine.
5. SANDING SLEEVES. Worn or damaged
sanding sleeves can tear apart and become
entangled in the spindle or be thrown from
the machine, resulting in personal injury or
property damage. replace sanding sleeves
as required.
6. fOREIGN MATERIAL. always inspect
stock for nails, staples, knots, and other
imperfections that could be dislodged and
thrown from the machine during sanding
operations.
7. DuST COLLECTION. never operate the
sander without an adequate dust collection
system in place and running to reduce dust
in the work area.
8. DIRECTION. never sand tapered or pointed
stock with the point facing the feed direction
to avoid the workpiece being thrown from
the machine.
9. POWER DISCONNECT. disconnect the
machine from the power source before
changing the sanding sleeve to avoid pos-
sible machine startup.
10. RESPIRATOR uSE. always use a respira-
tor that is approved for wood dust when
using this machine to reduce the risk of
short and long term respiratory illness. a
dust collector is not an adequate substi-
tute.
Like all power tools, there is danger asso-
ciated with the Model G1071 Oscillating
Spindle Sander. Accidents are frequently
caused by lack of familiarity or failure to
pay attention. use this tool with respect and
caution to lessen the possibility of opera-
tor injury. If normal safety precautions are
overlooked or ignored, serious personal
injury may occur.
No list of safety guidelines can be com-
plete. 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 follow guidelines could
result in serious personal injury, damage to
equipment or poor work results.