Grizzly G0638 - Manual (Page 12)

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G0637/G0638 Cyclone Dust Collector
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.
Like all machines there is danger associ-
ated with this dust collector. Accidents are
frequently caused by lack of familiarity or
failure to pay attention. Use this machine
with respect and caution to lessen the pos-
sibility of operator injury. If normal safety
precautions are overlooked or ignored, seri-
ous personal injury may occur.
Additional Safety for Dust Collectors
6. 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 detected.
If metal contacts metal during operation,
immediately turn off the dust collector, flip
the disconnect switch and wait for all mov-
ing 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.
7. OPERATIONAL QUESTIONS. If at any time
you are experiencing difficulties perform-
ing the intended operation, stop using the
machine! Then contact our Tech Support
or ask a qualified expert how the operation
should be performed.
8. 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.
9. 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.
1. MACHINE USE. Do not use this dust collec-
tor to pick up liquids and metal scraps, includ-
ing, 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 during
operation. The moving impeller could cause
serious damage to body parts if touched
while spinning.
3. SAFE SERVICING. Disconnect power and
allow the impeller to come to a complete stop
before servicing or working on the dust col-
lector ducting system.
4. SUSPENDED DUST PARTICLES AND IGNI-
TION 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 lim-
ited to, areas near pilot lights and/or open
flames.
5. DUST HAZARD. 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 of an
allergic reaction. Always wear an approved
respirator during and for a short time after
machine operation!