Grizzly G0538 - Manual (Page 10)

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Model g0538 (Mfg. since 12/09)
Additional Safety for Spindle Sanders
fEED RATE. Never jam a workpiece against the
sanding surface. Firmly hold the workpiece and
ease it against the spindle using light pressure.
AvOIDING ENTANGLEMENT. Keep loose cloth-
ing articles such as sleeves, belts or jewelry items
away from the spindle. Never wear gloves when
operating the spindle sander.
hAND PLACEMENT. do not place hands near,
or in contact with, sanding surfaces during opera-
tion.
WORKPIECE hANDLING. hold the workpiece
with both hands, or use the appropriate jig or miter
gauge.
RESPIRATOR uSE. always use a respirator that is
approved for wood dust when using this machine.
a dust collector is not an adequate substitute.
MAINTENANCE. perform machine inspections
and maintenance promptly as required.
uNATTENDED MAChINE. Never leave the
machine running unattended.
SANDING SLEEvES. Worn or damaged sanding
sleeves can tear apart and become entangled in
the spindle. replace sanding sleeves promptly as
required.
fOREIGN MATERIAL. always inspect stock for
nails, staples, knots, and other imperfections that
could be dislodged and thrown from the machine
during sanding operations.
DuST COLLECTION. Never operate the sander
without an adequate dust collection system in
place and running.
DIRECTION. Never sand tapered or pointed stock
with the point facing the feed direction.
POWER DISCONNECT. disconnect the machine
from the power source before changing the sand-
ing sleeve.
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 decrease the
risk of operator injury. If normal safety pre-
cautions are overlooked or ignored, serious
personal injury may occur.