Grizzly G8976 instruction manual Safety Instructions For Power Tools

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SECTION 1: SAFETY

For Your Own Safety Read Instruction Manual Before Operating This Equipment

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible hazardous conditions. This manual uses a series of symbols and signal words which are intended to convey the level of importance of the safety messages. The progression of symbols is described below. Remember that safety messages by themselves do not eliminate danger and are not a substi- tute for proper accident prevention measures.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

WILL result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

COULD result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, MAY result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

This symbol is used to alert the user to useful information about NOTICE proper operation of the equipment.

Safety Instructions For Power Tools

1.KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.

2.REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning on.

3.KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.

4.NEVER USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRON- MENT. Do not use power tools in damp or wet locations, or where any flammable or noxious fumes may exist. Keep work area well lighted.

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5.KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All children and visitors should be kept at a safe distance from work area.

6.MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF with padlocks, master switches, or by removing starter keys.

7.NEVER FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

8.USE RIGHT TOOL. Do not force tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.

G8976 3 Wheel 12" Bandsaw

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Contents Wheel 12 Bandsaw Page Table of Contents Safety Safety Instructions For Power ToolsLength AMP RatingAdditional Safety Instructions For Bandsaws Introduction Circuit Requirements VoltExtension Cords Grounding110V Operation Machine Features Page Unpacking SET UPG8976 Inventory Hardware Recognition Chart Bolt MeasureClean Up Weight LoadSite Considerations Working ClearanceBase Feet Beginning AssemblyTo attach the base feet to the bandsaw To attach the table to the bandsaw Sliding the trunnion onto the table G8976 3 Wheel 12 BandsawMiter Gauge To assemble the miter gaugeDust Collection Bench MountingTo attach a dust collection hose To mount the bandsaw to a workbenchBlade Tracking Center TrackingStart Up Final blade tensioning requires the machine to be started Tensioning BladeTo tension the bandsaw blade Adjusting Support Bearings To adjust the support bearingsAdjusting Blade Guides To adjust the trunnion scale pointer Trunnion Scale PointerPage Operation Safety Guide Post OperationsTable Tilt Ripping To perform a rip cutTo perform a 90˚ crosscut CrosscuttingResawingTo perform a resaw cut To correct blade lead Blade LeadTo skew the fence Stacked Cuts Cutting CurvesTo perform a stacked cut Blade Selection Blade SpeedBlade Width Tooth Style Tooth PitchMost common causes of blade breakage are Blade BreakageBlade Care Maintenance Safety MaintenanceSchedule Maintenance Log Date Approximate Hours Of Use Maintenance PerformedBlade Changes Motor BrushesAftermarket Accessories Reference InfoGeneral Bandsaw BladesMachine Data Sheet Parts Diagrams & Lists Description Troubleshooting Warranty & Returns Warranty Card Grizzly INDUSTRIAL, INC BOX BELLINGHAM, WAPage #ALL 4ODAYD&ORO