-4- G5955 Heavy-Duty Hanging Air Filter
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.
Additional Safety for Hanging Air Filters
6. ALWAYS OPERATE THE MACHINE WITH
THE FILTER IN PLACE. When the filter is
removed, the impeller is exposed to the
unfiltered opening.
7. WHEN EMPTYING DUST FROM THE
COLLECTION BAGS,wear a respirator
and safety glasses. Empty dust into an
approved container and dispose of properly.
8. IF AT ANY TIME YOU ARE EXPERIENC-
ING DIFFICULTIES PERFORMING THE
INTENDED OPERATION,stop using the
machine! Then contact our service depart-
ment or ask a qualified expert how the oper-
ation should be performed.
9. BE AWARE THAT CERTAIN WOODS
MAY CAUSE AN ALLERGIC reaction in
people and animals, especially when
exposed to fine dust. Make sure you know
what type of wood dust you will be exposed
to in case there is a possibility of an allergic
reaction. Always wear an ANSI approved
respirator!
10.THIS MACHINE WILL NOT PROTECT
AGAINST LEAD-PAINT DUST OR
ASBESTOS FIBERS. These materials
must be collected with special equipment
because of the high hazard to human
health. DO NOT attempt to collect these
materials with this machine.
1. THIS HANGING AIR FILTER IS TO BE
USED FOR WOOD DUST COLLECTION
ONLY. DO NOT use this machine to filter or
collect liquids (especially flammables),
metal shavings, lead paint, or asbestos. DO
NOT use this machine to dissipate smoke,
fumes, or when spraying paint.
2. UNPLUG MACHINE BEFORE REMOVING
FILTER. Removing filter exposes the
impeller, which may cause serious injury
during contact if the machine is connected
to the power source.
3. PROBLEMS CONCERNED WITH ANY
MOVING PARTS or accessories must be
investigated and corrected with the power
disconnected and after everything has
come to a complete stop.
4. SUSPENDED DUST PARTICLES IN CON-
JUNCTION WITH AN IGNITION SOURCE,
may cause an explosion. Do not operate
this machine 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 or open
flames.
5. AVOID COLLECTING ANY MATERIAL
THAT IS BURNING OR SMOKING, this
includes matches, cigarettes, and hot
ashes.