Barranca Diamond FIREBALL 2 AXLE SPHERE MACHINE - Manual (Page 5)

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Safety Procedures
The following tips and procedures should be closely followed during grinding and polishing of rock specimens
in your Fireball Sphere Machine:
1) Always read the instructions manual included with the machine prior to use and call the factory or dealer
if any questions or problems should arise.
2) Do not use excessively long drop cords. A good 14 gauge extension drop cord can be used, but should
the motor shut off automatically it may indicate the cord is too thin and long for the circuit and motor
amperage. When in doubt, use short cords at least 14 gauge in thickness and no longer than 25 feet in
length.
3) Never attempt to touch or grab sphere material or grinding/polishing cups while the machine is in
operation. The sudden and strong cup torque and rotation can cause serious injury to the operator.
4) Hand protection (plastic gloves) and a shop bib are recommended during sphere machine use to prevent
stains to clothing. Avoid prolonged exposure of skin to the grinding water and wash skin immediately after
contact. Do not touch the work material (sphere) until the motor is off and the sphere material has come
to a complete stop.
5) Always use the belt guards in their mounted positions. Belts should only be changed with all power
sources disconnected. Any and all maintenance and servicing should be done without any power source
connection as well.
6) Keep caster wheels locked whenever machine is not being moved.
7) Use of a Ground Fault Interrupter Switch between the end of power cord and wall outlet is required at all
times.
8) The Fireball Sphere Machine is only to be used with a 120 volt 60 HZ power source. Insure power source
is at least 15 amps.
WARNING
Sawing, grinding, and drilling generates dust. Excessive airborne particles may cause irritation to eyes, skin
and respiratory tract. To avoid breathing impairment, always employ dust controls and protection suitable
to the material being sawed, ground, or drilled; See OSHA (29 CFR Part 1910.1200). Diamond Blades
improperly used are dangerous. Comply with American National Standards Institute Safety Code, B7.1 and,
Occupational Safety and Health Act covering Speed, Safety Guards, Flanges, Mounting Procedures, General
Operating Rules, Handling, Storage and General Machine Conditions.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 6 MESSAGE WARNING
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other activities contain chemicals known
[to the State of California] to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these
chemicals are:
• Lead, from lead-based paints
• Crystalline silica, from bricks and cement and other masonry products
• Arsenic and chromium, from chemically treated lumber
• Asbestos forming minerals
Your risk from these exposures varies depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your
exposure to these chemicals, work in a well-ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such
as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.