Grizzly G8692 instruction manual Safety Instructions For Metalworking Machines

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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 substitute 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.

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

Safety Instructions For Metalworking Machines

1.READ AND UNDERSTAND MACHINE OWNERS MANUAL FOR THE BAND SAW.

2.REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form a 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.DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVI- RONMENT. DO NOT use power tools in damp or wet locations, or where any flam- mable or noxious fumes may exist. Keep work area well lighted.

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.DO NOT 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.

G8692 Portable Bandsaw and Stand

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Contents Portable Bandsaw Stand Page Table Of Contents Safety Safety Instructions For Metalworking MachinesSafety Instructions For Metalworking Tools Length AMP RatingAdditional Safety for Bandsaws General Information Commentary110V Single Phase Circuit RequirementsGrounding Amperage DrawExtension Cords Machine Features Unpacking SET UPPiece Inventory Circle Clean Up Site Considerations Rubber Feet Installation To install the rubber feet to the standPortable Conversion To convert the bandsaw for handheld useBlade Guide Installation To install the blade guide on your bandsawOperation Safety Switch OperationOperations Machine CapacityBlade choice based on material Blade Selection Blade SpeedsBlade choice based on diameter Blade Travel Starting Bandsaw Force Blade Through the MATERI- ALUnplug the bandsaw from the power source Blade ChangesUsing Table Vise To use the vise on your bandsaw tableMaintenance CleaningBlade Breakage MiscellaneousMotor Brushes LubricationTo change the motor brushes Maintenance Log Date Approximate Hours Of Use Maintenance PerformedAftermarket Accessories Reference InfoTool steel bandsaw blades Bi-Metal Variable Pitch Bandsaw BladesTroubleshooting Machine Data Sheet G8692 Portable Bandsaw and Stand G8692 G8692 Portable Bandsaw and Stand Rubber Feet Warranty and Returns Warranty Card Grizzly INDUSTRIAL, INC BOX BELLINGHAM, WAPage Call Today For a Free Full Color Catalog