Safety For Belt And Disc Sanders - Grizzly G1014Z Owner's Manual

Safety for Belt and Disc Sanders

RESPIRATOR AND SAFETY GLASSES. Always
wear a respirator and safety glasses while operat-
ing the machine. Dust and chips are created when
sanding. Some debris will be ejected, becoming
hazards to the eyes and lungs.
DUST COLLECTION SYSTEM. Never operate
the sander without an adequate dust collection
system in place and running.
CLOTHING. DO NOT wear loose clothing while
operating this machine. Roll up or button sleeves
at the cuff to avoid entanglement.
HAND PROTECTION. DO NOT place hands near,
or in contact with, sanding belt during operation.
DO NOT allow fingers to get pinched between the
workpiece and the table. This may pull your hand
into the machine and cause serious injury!
MINIMUM STOCK DIMENSIONS. Do not sand
any stock thinner than
shorter than 9", to reduce the risk abrasion injury.
INSPECTING WORKPIECES. Always inspect
workpiece for nails, staples, knots, and other
imperfections that could be dislodged and thrown
from the machine during sanding operations.
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.
-10-
⁄ ", narrower than ⁄ ", or
1 1
16 8
FEEDING STOCK. Firmly grasp the workpiece
in both hands and ease it into the machine using
light pressure. DO NOT jam the workpiece into
the machine during operation. Feed the workpiece
against the direction of rotation. DO NOT sand
tapered or pointed stock with the point facing the
feed direction. Never sand more than one piece of
stock at a time.
UNATTENDED OPERATION. Never leave the
machine running unattended.
REPLACING SANDPAPER. Replace sanding
paper when it becomes worn. DO NOT operate
the sander with a damaged or badly worn sand-
paper.
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS. Perform
machine inspections and maintenance service
promptly when called for. Disconnect power before
performing maintenance or adjustments on the
sander.
EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES. If at any time
you are experiencing difficulties performing the
intended operation, stop using the machine!
Contact Tech Support at (570) 546-9663.
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.
Model G1014Z/G1014ZX (Mfd. Since 07/17)