Grizzly G0668 owner manual Safety Instructions for Metal Cutting Bandsaws

Safety Instructions for Metal Cutting

Bandsaws

1.BLADE CONDITION. Do not operate with dull, cracked or badly worn blade that can break during operation or decrease the per- formance of the bandsaw. Inspect blades for cracks and missing teeth before each use.

2.BLADE REPLACEMENT. Wear gloves to protect hands and safety glasses to pro- tect eyes when replacing the blade. When replacing blades, make sure teeth face forward and down toward the table in the direction of blade travel.

3.WORKPIECE HANDLING. Your hands can be drawn into the blade during operation if the workpiece moves unexpectedly. Always keep your hands a safe distance away from the moving blade.

4.FIRE HAZARD. Use EXTREME CAUTION if cutting magnesium. Using the wrong cut- ting fluid will lead to chip fire and possible explosion.

5.WELDING AND GRINDING SAFETY. The welding station represents a serious hazard. DO NOT touch any metal parts of the blade, welder, or machine when activating the welder. Keep your hands a safe distance away from the grinding wheel when in use.

6.HOT SURFACES. Be aware that touch- ing hot workpieces or chips after welding, grinding, or cutting can cause burns.

7.CUTTING FLUID SAFETY. Cutting fluids are poisonous. Always follow manufactur- er’s cutting-fluid safety instructions. Pay particular attention to contact, contamina- tion, inhalation, storage and disposal warn- ings. Spilled cutting fluid invites slipping hazards.

8.ENTANGLEMENT HAZARDS. Always keep the blade guard correctly positioned and wheel doors closed and secured when bandsaw is in operation. Loose clothing, jewelry, long hair and work gloves can be drawn into working parts.

9.MAINTENANCE/SERVICE. All inspections, adjustments, and maintenance are to be done with the power OFF and the plug pulled from the outlet. Wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop.

10.ROUND/UNSTABLE WORKPIECES. Workpieces that cannot be supported or stabilized without a vise or jig should not be cut on a vertical metal-cutting bandsaw, because they can unexpectedly move while cutting and draw the operator's hands into the blade causing serious personal injury. Examples are chains, cables, round or oblong-shaped workpieces, workpieces with internal or built-in moving or rotations parts, etc.

11.EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTY. If at any time you are experiencing difficulties per- forming the intended operation, stop using the machine! Contact our Technical Support Department at (570) 546-9663.

No list of safety guidelines can be complete. Every shop environment is different. Always con- sider safety first, as it applies to your individual working conditions. Use this and other machin- ery with caution and respect. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury, damage to equipment, or poor work results.

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