Grizzly G9984/G9985 - Manual (Page 6)

-4- G9984/G9985 Oscillating Belt Edge Sander
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.
Additional Safety Instructions For The
Oscillating Belt Edge Sander
• DO NOT allow anyone to stand near the
sander while sanding wood stock.
• DO NOT jam the workpiece against the
sanding belt. Firmly grasp the workpiece in
both hands and ease it against the sand-
ing belt using light pressure.
• DO NOT wear loose clothing while operat-
ing this machine. Roll up or button sleeves
at the cuff.
• DO NOT place hands near, or in contact
with, sanding belt during operation.
• ANY PROBLEM , with the exception of belt
tracking, that is concerned at all with any
moving parts or accessories must be
investigated and corrected with the power
disconnected, and after everything has
come to a complete stop.
• PERFORM machine inspections and
maintenance service promptly when called
for.
• NEVER leave the machine running unat-
tended.
• REPLACE sanding belt when it becomes
worn.
• NEVER sand more than one piece of stock
at a time.
• ALWAYS inspect board stock for nails,
staples, knots, and other imperfections
that could be dislodged and thrown from
the machine during sanding operations.
• NEVER operate the sander without an
adequate dust collection system in place
and running.
• NEVER sand tapered or pointed stock with
the point facing the feed direction.
Always wear a dust
mask when operating
the Model G9984/G9985.
Using this machine pro-
duces sawdust which
may cause allergic reac-
tions or respiratory
problems.