Grizzly G0703 11 - Manual (Page 10)

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Model g0703 (Mfg. since 8/09)
additional Safety instructions for Dust
Collectors
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 machinery there is potential danger
when operating this machine. accidents are
frequently caused by lack of familiarity or
failure to pay attention. Use this machine
with respect and caution to decrease the
risk of operator injury. if normal safety pre-
cautions are overlooked or ignored, serious
personal injury may occur.
1. MaCHiNE USE. this machine is intended
to only collect wood dust and chips from
woodworking machines. do not use this
dust collector as a vacuum or with machines
producing dust/chips from metal, asbestos
products, lead paint, silica or any products
that are not natural wood or man-made
wood products, such as plywood or particle
boards.
2. WEaR RESPiRaTOR. this machine may
blow fine dust particles into the air during
operation causing a hazard to the lungs.
Always wear an approved respirator dur-
ing machine operation and for a short time
after.
3. SUSPENDED DUST PaRTiCLES aND
iGNiTiON SOURCES. do not operate the
dust collector in an area were explosion
risks are high, such as areas near pilot lights
or open flames.
4. 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 there is a possibility of an allergic
reaction.
5. avOiDiNG fiRES. do not allow steel parti-
cles to strike the impeller—this may produce
a spark, which can smolder in the wood
dust for a long time before the fire or flame
is detected. if you accidentally collect metal
during operation, immediately turn
OFF the
dust collector, disconnect it from power, and
wait for all moving parts to stop. remove the
collection bags and empty the dust into an
approved air tight metal container. prevent
any chance of accidentally collecting metal
again before resuming operations.
6. iMPELLER SafETY. do not place your
hands or tools near the open inlet during
operation for any reason. the powerful suc-
tion could easily cause accidental contact
with the impeller which will cause serious
personal injury or damage to the machine.
7. EMPTYiNG DUST. When emptying dust
from the collection bags or drum, wear a
respirator and safety glasses. Empty dust
away from ignition sources and into an
approved container, then dispose of prop-
erly.
8. SafE SERviCiNG. disconnect the machine
from power and allow the impeller to come
to a complete stop before service, mainte-
nance, or adjustments.