Grizzly G5954 owner manual Additional Safety for Dust Collectors

Additional Safety for Dust Collectors

1.MACHINE USE. Do not use this dust col- lector to pick up liquids and metal scrap including, but not limited to, nails and filings. Also, do not pick up material which cannot safely pass through the impeller such as solid wood scraps.

2.KEEPING FINGERS SAFE. Do not place your hands or tools near the open inlet dur- ing operation for any reason including, but not limited to, unclogging material and test- ing suction. The impeller could cause seri- ous damage to body parts if touched while spinning.

3.SAFE SERVICING. Disconnect power and allow impeller to come to a complete stop before servicing or working on the dust col- lector ducting system.

4.SUSPENDED DUST PARTICLES AND IGNITION SOURCES. Do not operate the dust collector in areas where explosion risks would be high if dust were dispersed into the area. Areas of high risk include, but are not limited to, areas near pilot lights and/or open flames.

5.AVOIDING FIRES. Do not allow steel to strike against impeller—this may produce a spark. Sparks can smolder in wood dust for a long time before fire or flame is detect- ed. If metal contacts metal during opera- tion, immediately turn off the dust collector, unplug the power cord from the outlet or flip the disconnect switch and wait for all moving parts to stop. Remove collection bags and empty the dust into an approved air tight metal container in case of spark. Remedy the metal to metal contact problem before resuming operation. Locate the dust collec- tor within view of operation or near a smoke detector, and keep away from combustible materials.

6.EMPTYING DUST. When emptying dust from the collection bags or drum, wear a respirator and safety glasses. Empty dust into an approved container and dispose of properly.

7.CLEANING AIR. Do not confuse this dust collector with an air cleaner. This dust col- lector is only designed to collect dust from a machine, not clean dust suspended in the air.

Like all machines there is danger associated with 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 possibility of operator injury. If normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, serious personal injury may occur.

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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