Grizzly T23036 owner manual Operations, Operation Safety, Basic Controls

SECTION 3: OPERATIONS

Operation Safety

CRUSHING AND SEVERING HAZARD!

Keep hands and fingers out of hold-down and blade path when shearing or serious injury will occur!

To reduce the risk of serious injury when using this machine, read and understand this entire manual before beginning any operations.

Bodily injury could result from using this machine. Always wear safety goggles, leather work boots, and heavy duty leather work gloves when operating this machine or whenever handling metal.

NOTICE

If you have never used this type of machine or equipment before, WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND that you read books, trade magazines, or get formal training before beginning any projects. Regardless of the content in this section, Grizzly Industrial will not be held liable for accidents caused by lack of training.

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Basic Controls

Use Figures 13–14and the descriptions below to familiarize yourself with the basic operations of the machine.

Foot Pedal: Lowers the top blade downward when stepped upon.

Front and Rear Extension Arms: Support large workpieces and provide mounting points for the stops.

Front and Rear Stops: Align workpieces when performing repetitive operations.

	Front Stop
Front Extension	Foot Pedal
Arms
Figure 13. Basic controls.
Rear Extension
Arms

Rear Stop

Assembly

Figure 14. Basic controls (continued).

T23036 37" Foot Shear