Grizzly G0503 - Manual (Page 12)

Model G0503 (Mfg. Since 12/08) -10-
Additional Safety Instructions for Resaws
8. BLADE TENSION. Make sure blade is prop-
erly tensioned before operating machine.
9. BLADE SpEED. Blade should be running
at full speed before beginning a cut.
10. cONvEyOR SpEED. always feed stock
evenly and smoothly. do not change
conveyor speeds during a cut.
11. MATERIAL SpEcIfIcATIONS. this
machine is not designed to cut metal or
any other material besides wood.
12. WORKpIEcE SuppORT. Cuts should
always be fully supported against the guide
rollers and by the pressure rollers.
13. WORKpIEcE DIREcTION. do not back
workpiece away from the blade while the
saw is running. if you need to back the
work out, stop the bandsaw and wait for the
blade to stop. do not twist or put exces-
sive stress on blade while backing work
away.
14. STOppING THE BLADE. do not manually
stop or slow blade after turning the saw
OFF.
15. uNATTENDED MAcHINE. allow the resaw
to come to a complete stop before leaving it
unattended.
1. EXpERIENcING DIffIcuLTIES. if at
any time you are experiencing difficulties
performing the intended operation, stop
using the machine! Contact our service
department at (570) 546-9663.
2. ENTANGLEMENT. Keep loose clothing
and long hair away from moving conveyors!
roll up or button sleeves at the cuff.
3. HAND pLAcEMENT. do not allow fingers
to be pinched between board and con-
veyor belt during operation. this may pull
the operator’s hand into the machine and
cause serious injury or death!
4. GuARDS. do not operate this bandsaw
without wheel guards, pulley guards, and
blade guards in place.
5. pOWER DIScONNEcT. do all inspec-
tions, adjustments, and maintenance with
the power OFF
and the circuit breaker shut
off. wait for all moving parts to come to a
complete stop.
6. DuLL BLADES. do not operate with dull
or badly worn blades. dull blades place
more demand on the motor and are less
likely to cut precisely. inspect blades before
each use.
7. BLADE REpLAcEMENT. Make sure the
teeth face toward the front of the saw when
replacing blades.
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 the Model G0503. 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.