Grizzly COMBINATION SANDER G1183 - Manual (Page 12)

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model g1183/g1276 (mfg. since 3/10)
Additional Safety for Combination Sanders
WORKpIECE INSpECTION. nails, staples,
knots, or other imperfections in the workpiece
can be dislodged and thrown from the sander at a
high rate of speed into the operator or bystanders,
or cause damage to sandpaper or sander. never
attempt to sand stock that has embedded foreign
objects or questionable imperfections.
fEEDING WORKpIECE. Forcefully jamming the
workpiece into the sanding surface could cause
the workpiece to be aggressively grabbed and
pull your hands into the sanding surface. always
firmly grasp the workpiece in both hands and
ease it into the sandpaper using light pressure.
SANDpApER CONDITION. sandpaper that is
worn or damaged not only produces poor sand-
ing results, but could fly apart, aggressively grab
the workpiece, and throw debris at the operator.
always inspect the sandpaper before operation
and replace it if worn or damaged.
IN-RUNNING NIp pOINTS. the gap between
the moving sandpaper and the fixed table/support
creates a pinch point for fingers or workpieces;
the larger this gap is, the greater the risk of fingers
or workpieces getting caught in it. minimize this
risk by adjusting the table no more than
1 ⁄
16
" away
from the sandpaper.
WORKpIECE INTEGRITY. only sand solid
workpieces that can withstand the forces required
for power sanding. make sure the shape of the
workpiece can be properly supported on the
table; avoid sanding workpieces without flat bot-
tom surfaces unless some type of jig is used to
maintain support and control when the sanding
force is applied.
DISC DIRECTION. only sand on the downward-
moving left side of the sanding disc. sanding on
the upward-moving right side of the sanding disc
forces the operator to rely only on hands (rather
than the table) for support, which increases the
risk of workpiece "kick-out" and impact/abrasion
injuries.
AVOIDING ENTANGLEMENT. Becoming entan-
gled in the moving parts of this machine can
cause pinching and crushing injuries. to avoid
these hazards, do not wear loose clothing,
gloves, or jewelry, and tie back long hair. Keep all
guards in place and secure.
HAND pLACEMENT. rotating sandpaper can
remove a large amount of flesh in a few seconds.
always keep hands away from the sandpaper
during operation. never touch moving sandpaper
on purpose.
MINIMUM STOCK DIMENSION. small
workpieces can be aggressively pulled from your
hands and present injury hazards. always use a
jig or other holding device when sanding small
workpieces, and keep your hands and fingers at
least 2" away from the sanding surface.
WORKpIECE SUppORT. Workpiece kickback
can occur with violent force if the workpiece is
not properly supported during operation. always
sand with the workpiece firmly against the table
or another support device.
SANDING DUST. sanding creates large amounts
of dust and flying chips that can lead to eye injury
or respiratory illness. reduce the risk of these
hazards by always wearing approved eye and
respiratory protection when using the sander.
Like all machinery there is potential danger when operating this machine. Accidents are fre-
quently 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 precautions are overlooked
or ignored, serious personal injury may occur.