Additional Safety For Mills - Grizzly G3358 Owner's Manual

1. understanding controls. Make sure
you understand the use and operation of all
controls.
2. safety accessories. Always use a
chip guard in addition to your safety glasses
when milling to prevent bodily injury.
3. WorK holding. Before starting the
machine, be certain the workpiece has been
properly clamped to the table. neVer hold
the workpiece by hand when using the mill.
4. chucK Key safety. Always remove your
chuck key, drawbar wrench, and any service
tools immediately after use.
5. spindle speeds. select the spindle speed
that is appropriate for the type of work and
material. Allow the machine to gain full speed
before beginning a cut.
6. poWer disruption. in the event of a local
power outage during use of the machine,
turn off all switches to avoid possible sud-
den start up once power is restored.
7. spindle direction changes. never
reverse spindle direction while the machine
is in motion.
8. stopping spindle. do not stop the
machine using your hand against the chuck.
9. be attentive. do not leave machine
running unattended for any reason.
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 lessen the pos-
sibility of operator injury. if normal safety
precautions are overlooked or ignored, seri-
ous personal injury may occur.
g3358 Milling/drilling Machine

additional safety for mills

10. machine care and maintenance.
never operate the mill with damaged or worn
parts. Maintain your mill in proper working
condition. perform routine inspections and
maintenance promptly. put away adjustment
tools after use.
11. disconnect poWer. Make sure the mill
is turned off, disconnected from its power
source and all moving parts have come to a
complete stop before starting any inspection,
adjustment, or maintenance procedure.
12. avoiding entanglement. Keep loose
clothing articles such as sleeves, belts or
jewelry items away from the spindle. never
wear gloves when operating the machine.
13. tool holding. Always use the proper
tools for the material you are machining.
Make sure they are held firmly in the proper
tool holder for the job.
14. clean-up. do not clear chips by hand.
use a brush, and never clear chips while the
machine is running.
15. cutting tool inspection. inspect drills
and end mills for sharpness, chips, or cracks
before each use. replace dull, chipped, or
cracked cutting tools immediately. handle
new cutting tools with care. leading edges
are very sharp and can cause lacerations.
16. eXperiencing difficulties. if at any
time you are experiencing difficulties per-
forming the intended operation, stop using
the machine! Contact our technical 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.
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