Grizzly G0459P - Manual (Page 12)

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Model G0459/G0459P (Mfg. 7/11+)
Additional Safety for Drum Sanders
fEEDiNG StOcK. do not stand in the direct
path of a workpiece at the infeed end when feed-
ing your stock. never sand more than one piece
of stock at a time. do not jam the workpiece
into the machine during operation. Firmly grasp
the workpiece in both hands and ease it into the
machine using light pressure.
MiNiMUM StOcK DiMENSiONS. do not sand
any stock thinner than
1 ⁄
8
", narrower than 2", or
shorter than 8". do not sand thin stock by using a
“dummy” board under your workpiece.
SAfEty cOvERS. all covers must be closed
and in place before starting machine.
cLOthiNG. do not wear loose clothing while
operating this machine. roll up or button long
sleeves at the cuff.
hAND PROtEctiON. do not place hands near,
or in contact with, sanding drum during operation.
do not allow fingers to get pinched between
board and conveyor belt during operation. this
may pull the operator’s hand into the machine and
cause serious injury!
DUSt cOLLEctiON SyStEM. never operate
the sander without an adequate dust collection
system in place and running.
iNSPEctiNG WORKPiEcES. always inspect
every workpiece for nails, staples, knots, and
other imperfections that could be dislodged and
thrown from the machine during sanding opera-
tions. do not use workpieces with these defects.
EXPERiENciNG DifficULtiES. any problem,
with the exception of conveyor belt tracking, that
is concerned with any moving parts or accesso-
ries, must be investigated and corrected with the
power disconnected, and after all moving parts
have come to a complete stop.
MAiNtENANcE AND ADJUStMENtS. never
attempt to adjust conveyor belt tracking when the
sanding drum is running.
perform machine inspections and maintenance
service promptly when called for. disconnect
power before performing maintenance or adjust-
ments to the sander.
RESPiRAtOR AND SAfEty GLASSES. always
wear a respirator and safety glasses while operat-
ing the machine. dust and chips are created when
sanding. some debris will be ejected, becoming
hazards to the eyes and lungs.