Additional safety for dust collectors – Grizzly G0440 User Manual
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Model g0443 (Mfg. since 11/09)
INTENDED USE. This dust collector is only
intendedforcollectingwooddustandchipsfrom
woodworking machines. DO NOT use this dust
collector to collect metal, dirt, pebbles, drywall,
asbestos, lead paint, silica, liquids, aerosols, or
anyflammable,combustible,orhazardousmateri-
als.
hazarDoUS DUST. Dust created while using
machinery may cause cancer, birth defects, or
long-term respiratory damage. Be aware of dust
hazardsassociatedwitheachworkpiecematerial,
andalwayswearaNIOSH-approvedrespiratorto
reduceyourrisk.
DUST aLLErGIES. Dust from certain woods
maycauseanallergicreactioninpeopleandani-
mals.Makesureyouknowwhattypeofwooddust
youwillbeexposedtoincasethereisapossibility
ofanallergicreaction.
WEar rESPIraTor. Fine dust that is too
smalltobecaughtinthefilter willbeblowninto
the ambient air during operation. Always wear a
NIOSHapprovedrespiratorduringoperationand
forashorttimeaftertoreduceyourriskofperma-
nentrespiratorydamage.
EMPTYING DUST.Whenemptyingdustfromthe
collectioncontainer,weararespiratorandsafety
glasses. Empty dust away from ignition sources
andintoanapprovedcontainer.
DISCoNNECTING PoWEr SUPPLY. Turn the
switch
OFF, disconnect the dust collector from
thepowersupply,andallowtheimpellertocome
to a complete stop before leaving the machine
unattendedordoinganyservice,cleaning,main-
tenance,oradjustments.
rEGULar CLEaNING. Regularly check/empty
the collection bags or drum to avoid the buildup
offinedustthatcanincreasetheriskoffire.Make
suretoregularlycleanthesurroundingareawhere
themachineisoperated—excessivedustbuildup
on overhead lights, heaters, electrical panels, or
otherheatsourceswillincreasetheriskoffire.
SUSPENDED DUST ParTICLES aND IGNITIoN
SoUrCES.DONOToperatethedustcollectorin
areaswereexplosionrisksarehigh.Areasofhigh
riskinclude,butarenotlimitedto,areasnearpilot
lights,openflames,orotherignitionsources.
FIrE SUPPrESSIoN.Onlyoperatethedustcol-
lectorinlocationsthatcontainafiresuppression
systemorhaveafireextinguishernearby.
IMPELLEr hazarDS. DO NOT place your
handsortoolsneartheopeninletduringoperation
foranyreason.Thepowerfulsuctioncouldeasily
causeaccidentalcontactwiththeimpellerwhich
will cause serious personal injury or damage to
themachine.Alwayskeepsmallanimalsandchil-
drenawayfromopendustcollectioninlets.
aVoIDING SParKS. DO NOT allow steel or
rocks to strike the impeller—this may produce
sparks. Sparks can smolder in wood dust for a
longtimebeforeafireisdetected.Ifyouacciden-
tallycutintowoodcontainingtrampmetal(nails,
staples, spikes, etc.), immediately turn
OFF the
dustcollector,disconnectitfrompower,andwait
for the impeller to stop—then empty the collec-
tion container into an approved airtight metal
container.
oPEraTING LoCaTIoN. To reduce respira-
tory exposure to fine dust, locate permanently
installed dust collectors away from the working
area,orinanotherroomthatisequippedwitha
smokedetector.DONOToperatethedustcollec-
tor in rainy or wet locations—exposure to water
maycreateanshockhazardordecreasethelife
ofthemachine.
STaTIC ELECTrICITY.Plasticdustlinesgener-
atehighamountsofstaticelectricityasdustchips
passthroughthem.Althoughrare,sparkscaused
by static electricity can cause explosions or fire.
To reduce this risk, make sure all dust lines are
thoroughlygroundedbyusingagroundingwire.
additional Safety for Dust Collectors