SECTION 4: OPERATIONS

Operation Safety

 

Basic Controls

 

 

 

 

 

 

Damage to your eyes, lungs, and ears could result from using this machine without proper protective gear. Always wear safety glasses, a respirator, and hearing protection when operating this machine.

Loose hair and cloth-

ing could get caught in

machinery and cause seri-

ous personal injury. Keep

loose clothing and long

hair away from moving machinery.

NOTICE

If you have never used this type of machine or equipment before, WE STRONGLY REC- OMMEND that you read books, trade maga- zines, or get formal training before begin- ning any projects. Regardless of the con- tent in this section, Grizzly Industrial will not be held liable for accidents caused by lack of training.

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Motor Switch: Starts and stops the motor. Only works after the power switch has been reset and turned ON.

Speed Dial: Adjusts the speed of the motor, which is displayed in RPM on the digital display.

Power Switch: Turns power ON/OFF to the motor switch. OFF button must be reset (by pushing it all the way in) before power will turn ON again.

Motor

 

Switch

Digital

 

Display

Speed Dial

 

Power

 

Switch

 

Figure 28. Motor, speed, and power controls.

Blade Tension Handle: Increases/decreases blade tension when rotated. Quickly releases blade tension when pivoted up.

Blade Guide Elevation Handwheel: Raises/low- ers the upper blade guide assembly when rotated. The blade guide assembly should always be within 1" of the workpiece when cutting.

Blade Tension

Handle

Blade Guide

Elevation

Handwheel

Blade Guide

Assembly

Figure 29. Blade tension/guide post controls.

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