Additional safety for downdraft tables – Grizzly G0631 User Manual

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G0631 79" x 28" Downdraft Table

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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 machines there is danger associated

with this machine. 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.

Additional Safety for Downdraft Tables

5. EMPTYING DUST DRAWER

.

When empty-

ing dust from the dust drawers, wear a respi-
rator and safety glasses. Empty dust into an
approved container and dispose properly.

6. WOOD TOXICITY. Research the dangers of

the specific species of wood you are working
with as dust from some woods are toxic and
can make you sick, cause cancer, and lead
to long-term respiratory problems.

7. LEAD AND ASBESTOS. This machine will

not protect against lead-paint dust or asbes-
tos fibers. These materials must be collected
with special equipment because of the high
hazard to human health. DO NOT attempt to
collect these materials with this machine.

8. EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES. If at any

time you are experiencing difficulties per-
forming the intended operation, stop using
the machine! Contact our Technical Support

Department at (570) 546-9663.

1. FILTER CAPABILITIES. This downdraft

table is to be used for wood dust collec-
tion only

. DO NOT use this machine to filter

or collect liquids (especially flammables),

metal shavings, lead paint, or asbestos or

collect burning or smoking material, includ-

ing matches, cigarettes, and hot ashes. DO

NOT use this machine to dissipate smoke or

fumes.

2. IMPELLER EXPOSURE. Always operate

the machine with the filters in place. Unplug
the machine before removing the filters

.

3. MAINTENANCE/SERVICE. Problems con-

cerned with any moving parts or accessories

MUST be investigated and corrected with

the power disconnected and after everything

has come to a complete stop.

4. EXPLOSION RISK. Suspended dust par-

ticles in conjunction with an ignition source

may cause an explosion. Do not operate

this machine in areas where explosion risks

would be high if dust were dispersed into

the area. Areas of high risk include, but are

not limited to, areas near pilot lights or open

flames. NEVER use this downdraft table

where paint fumes exist, or within a paint

spray booth.

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