Safety instructions for metal cutting saws – Grizzly Slow Speed Cold Cut G0665 User Manual

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g0665 slow speed Cold Cut saw

Safety instructions for Metal Cutting Saws

8. fiRE hAzARD. use eXtreMe CAution

if cutting magnesium. using the wrong cut-
ting fluid will lead to chip fire and possible
explosion.

9. CUTTiNG fLUiD SAfETy. Always follow

manufacturer’s cutting-fluid safety instruc-
tions. pay particular attention to contact,
contamination, inhalation, storage and dis-
posal warnings. spilled cutting fluid invites
slipping hazards.

10. ATTENTiON TO WORK AREA. never

leave a machine running and unattended.
pay attention to the actions of others in the
area to avoid unintended accidents.

11. MAiNTENANCE/SERviCE. All inspec-

tions, adjustments, and maintenance are
to be done with the power

OFF and the

plug pulled from the outlet. Wait for all
moving parts to come to a complete stop.

12. hEARiNG PROTECTiON & hAzARDS.

noise generated by blade and workpiece
vibration, material handling, and power
transmission can cause permanent hear-
ing loss over time and interfere with com-
munication and audible signals.

13. hOT SURfACES. Contact with hot surfac-

es from machine components, ejections of
hot chips, swarf, and the workpiece itself
can cause burns.

1. bLADE CONDiTiON. do not operate with

dull, cracked or badly worn blade.

inspect

blades for cracks and missing teeth before
each use.

2. hAND PLACEMENT. never position fin-

gers or thumbs in line with the cut.

hands

could be crushed in vise or from falling
machine components.

3. ENTANGLEMENT hAzARDS. do not

operate this saw without blade guard in
place. loose clothing, jewelry, long hair
and work gloves can be drawn into working
parts.

4. bLADE REPLACEMENT. When replac-

ing blades, disconnect the machine from
power, wear gloves to protect hands and
safety glasses to protect eyes.

5. WORKPiECE hANDLiNG. Always support

the workpiece with table, vise, or some
type of support fixture. Flag long pieces
to avoid a tripping hazard. never hold the
workpiece with your hands during a cut.

6. LOSS Of STAbiLiTy. unsupported

workpieces may jeopardize machine sta-
bility and cause the machine to tip and fall
which could cause serious injury.

7. POWER iNTERRUPTiON. unplug machine

after power interruption. Machines without
magnetic switches can start up after power
is restored.

No list of safety guidelines can be complete. Every shop environment is different. Like all

machines there is danger associated with the Model G0665. Accidents are frequently caused by

lack of familiarity or failure to pay attention. Use this machine with respect and caution to lessen

the possibility of operator injury. if normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, serious

personal injury may occur.

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