Grizzly T10446 owner manual Before Operating This Equipment, Safety Instructions for Tools

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 hazard- ous 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 imminent 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 infor-
NOTICE
	mation about proper operation of the equipment.

Safety Instructions for Tools

OWNER’S MANUAL. Read and under- stand this owner’s manual BEFORE using tool. Untrained users can be seriously hurt.

EYE PROTECTION. Always wear ANSI- approved safety glasses or a face shield when operating or observing operations to reduce the risk of eye injury or blindness from flying particles. Everyday eyeglasses are not approved safety glasses.

HAZARDOUS DUST. Dust created while using tools may cause cancer, birth defects, or long-term respiratory damage. Be aware of dust hazards associated with each workpiece material, and always wear a NIOSH-approved respirator to reduce your risk.

WEARING PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear clothing, apparel, or jewelry that can become entangled in moving parts. Always tie back or cover long hair. Wear non-slip footwear to avoid accidental slips which could cause a loss of workpiece control.

HEARING PROTECTION. Always wear hearing protection when operating or observing loud tools. Extended exposure to this noise without hearing protection can cause permanent hearing loss.

MENTAL ALERTNESS. Be mentally alert when running tools. Never operate under the influence of drugs or alcohol, when tired, or when distracted.

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