Additional Safety For Cut-Off Saws - Grizzly T32005 Owner's Manual

Additional Safety for Cut-Off Saws

Serious cuts, amputation, or death can occur from contact with rotating saw
blade during operation. Workpieces, broken blades, or flying particles thrown by
blade can blind or strike operators or bystanders with deadly force. To reduce
the risk of these hazards, operator and bystanders MUST completely heed the
hazards and warnings below.
HAND & BODY POSITIONING. Keep
hands at least 4" from spinning saw
blade and out of blade path when cutting.
Only operate at front of tool. Never reach
behind or around blade and never support
the workpiece cross handed.
WORKPIECE SUPPORT. Always keep
workpiece stationary, flat, and firmly held
against table when cutting to avoid loss of
control. Secure workpieces with clamps
whenever possible. Do not perform
any operation "freehand." Only cut one
workpiece at a time—do not cut stacks.
DULL/DAMAGED SAW BLADES. Dull
blades require more effort to perform
cuts. Broken saw blade teeth can become
deadly projectiles. Do not operate with
damaged, cracked, or badly worn blades.
Inspect for damage before each use.
BLADE GUARD. Make sure blade guard
is installed, working correctly, and used
for all cuts. Promptly repair or replace
if damaged. Re-install immediately after
servicing saw blade.
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 personal injury, damage to equipment or poor work results.
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CHANGING BLADES. Accidental startup
while changing saw blade can result in
serious injury. Always disconnect power
before changing blades and wear gloves
to protect hands. Do not use blades with
different diameters or arbor hole shapes/
sizes. Always ensure blade is oriented
with marked blade rotation direction.
SAW OPERATION. Ensure saw is placed
on level, firm work surface before use
and clear all tools, wood scraps, etc.,
as debris can be thrown at high speeds.
Always allow blade to reach full speed
before contacting workpiece. When cut is
finished, allow blade to completely stop
before removing from workpiece. DO NOT
stop with hand or workpiece.
JAMMED OR CUT-OFF PIECES. To
avoid risk of injury due to blade con-
tact, turn saw OFF and allow blade to
completely stop before removing cut-off
pieces. Unplug saw before working to free
jammed pieces. Never use your hands
to move cut-off pieces away from blade
while saw is running. Do not use stop
blocks that may wedge cut-off pieces
against saw blade.
Model T32005 (Mfd. Since 04/20)