Grizzly T10097 - Manual (Page 6)

Model t10097 (Mfg. since 07/08) -6 -
additional safety instructions for grinders
6. lung protection. grinding pro-
duces hazardous dust, which may
cause long-term respiratory problems
if breathed. always wear a niosh
approved dust mask or respirator
when grinding.
7. side grinding. grinding on the
side of wheels can cause them to
break and fly apart, resulting in seri-
ous impact injuries.—unless the wheel
is rated for side grinding.
8. hand/Wheel contact. grinding
wheels have the capability of remov-
ing a lot of skin fast. Keep a firm grip
on the workpiece and position your
hands at a safe distance away when
grinding. avoid wearing gloves, as
they may get caught in the grinding
wheel and cause even more serious
entanglement injuries.
9. tool rest position. if the uni-
versal support tool rest or jig 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 the universal
support or jig within
1 ⁄
8
" from the wheel
when operating.
1. eye protection. grinding causes
small particles to become airborne at
a high rate of speed that could impact
your eyes, causing severe injury.
alWays wear safety glasses when
using this machine.
2. Wheel speed rating. Wheels
operated at a faster speed than rated
for may break or fly apart and strike
you with great force. Before mounting a
new wheel, be sure the wheel rpM rat-
ing is equal to or higher than the speed
of the grinder.
3. Wheel flanges. only use the
flanges included with the grinder when
mounting wheels. other flanges may
not properly secure the wheel or could
cause it to break apart, resulting in seri-
ous impact injuries.
4. ring test. perform a “ring test” on
grinding wheels before installation to
ensure that they are safe to use. a
wheel that does not pass the ring test
may break or fly apart during operation,
resulting in serious impact injuries.
5. transport. Carry the grinder by
holding underneath the base. do not
use the universal support as a handle.
it can slide out, allowing the grinder to
fall and cause crushing injuries and
property damage.