Grizzly G0458 - Drum Sander Specific Safety; Dust Collection Safety

Model G0458 (Mfg. Since 5/11)
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WEARING PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear
clothing, apparel or jewelry that can become
entangled in moving parts. Always tie back or
coverlonghair.Wearnon-slipfootweartoavoid
accidentalslips,whichcouldcauselossofwork-
piececontrol.
hAzARdOus dusT. Dust created while using
machinery may cause cancer, birth defects, or
long-term respiratory damage. Be aware of dust
hazardsassociatedwitheachworkpiecematerial,
andalwayswearaNIOSH-approvedrespiratorto
reduceyourrisk.
hEARING PROTECTION. Always wear hear-
ing protection when operating or observing loud
machinery. Extended exposure to this noise
withouthearing protection cancause permanent
hearingloss.
REMOVE AdJusTING TOOLs. Tools left on
machinery can become dangerous projectiles
uponstartup.Neverleavechuckkeys,wrenches,
or any other tools on machine. Always verify
removalbeforestarting!
INTENdEd usAGE. Only use machine for its
intendedpurposeandnevermakemodifications
not approved by Grizzly. Modifying machine or
using it differently than intended may result in
malfunctionormechanicalfailurethatcanleadto
seriouspersonalinjuryordeath!
AWKWARd POsITIONs. Keep proper footing
andbalanceatalltimeswhenoperatingmachine.
Donotoverreach!Avoidawkwardhandpositions
that make workpiece control difficult or increase
the
riskofaccidentalinjury.
ChILdREN & BYsTANdERs. Keepchildrenand
bystandersatasafedistancefromtheworkarea.
Stopusingmachineiftheybecomeadistraction.
GuARds & COVERs.Guardsandcoversreduce
accidental contact with moving parts or flying
debris. Make sure they are properly installed,
undamaged,andworkingcorrectly.
FORCING MAChINERY.Donotforcemachine.
Itwill do the job safer and betterat the rate for
whichitwasdesigned.
NEVER sTANd ON MAChINE. Serious injury
may occur if machine is tipped or if the cutting
toolisunintentionallycontacted.
sTABLE MAChINE. Unexpectedmovementdur-
ing operation greatly increases risk of injury or
lossofcontrol.Beforestarting,verifymachineis
stableandmobilebase(ifused)islocked.
usE RECOMMENdEd ACCEssORIEs.Consult
thisowner’smanualorthemanufacturerforrec-
ommended accessories. Using improper acces-
sorieswillincreasetheriskofseriousinjury.
uNATTENdEd OPERATION. To reduce the
risk of accidental injury, turn machine off and
ensure all moving parts completely stop before
walking away. Never leave machine running
whileunattended.
MAINTAIN WITh CARE.Followallmaintenance
instructions and lubrication schedules to keep
machine in good working condition. A machine
that is
 improperly maintained could malfunction,
leadingtoseriouspersonalinjuryordeath.
ChECK dAMAGEd PARTs. Regularly inspect
machine for any condition that may affect safe
operation.Immediatelyrepairorreplacedamaged
ormis-adjustedpartsbeforeoperatingmachine.
MAINTAIN POWER CORds. When disconnect-
ing cord-connected machines from power, grab
andpulltheplug—NOTthecord.Pullingthecord
may damage the wires inside. Do not handle
cord/plugwithwethands.Avoidcorddamageby
keepingitawayfromheatedsurfaces,hightraffic
areas,harshchemicals,andwet/damplocations.
EXPERIENCING dIFFICuLTIEs. If at any time
youexperiencedifficultiesperformingtheintend-
edoperation,stopusingthemachine!Contactour
TechnicalSupportat(570)546-9663.