Grizzly Disc G0724 - Manual (Page 9)

Model g0724 (Mfg. since 09/11)
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Additional Safety for Disc Sanders
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.
pREvENtING fINGER INJuRIES. Keep fingers
away from sanding disc, and use a workpiece
holding fixture when sanding small parts. serious
injury could result if skin contacts abrasives or
moving parts.
AvOIDING ENtANGLEMENt. tie back long hair
and remove any loose-fitting clothing or jewelry
that could be caught up in the sander’s disc, belt,
or other moving machine parts.
DuSt hAzARD. Be aware that certain woods
may cause an allergic reaction in people and ani-
mals, especially when exposed to fine dust. Make
sure you know what type of wood dust you will
be exposed to in case there is a possibility of an
allergic reaction.
WEAR RESpIRAtOR. this machine may blow
fine dust particles into the air during operation
causing a hazard to the lungs. always wear an
approved respirator during machine operation
and for a short time after.
AvOIDING WORKpIECE GRAb. never attempt
to sand with a damaged or badly worn sanding
disc or if sanding disc is losing its stickiness. if
sandpaper rips or comes off of the disc during
operation, abrasion or laceration injury could
occur if pieces of the disc strike the operator's
hands or body at high speed.
AvOIDING KICKbACK. never use excessive
force. never push the workpiece into sanding disc
in the area of upward rotation. otherwise the
potential of workpiece kickback is increased.
SAfE SERvICING. disconnect the machine from
power and allow the disc to come to a com-
plete stop before service, maintenance, or adjust-
ments.
SAfE SANDING OpERAtIONS. if there is any
doubt about stability or integrity of the material to
be sanded,
do not sand it.
AvOIDING ENtANGLEMENt. never attempt to
sand any sort of cable, chain, or wire. if you do
entanglement can occur, causing serious injury.