Additional Safety For Metal Shears - Grizzly T32957 Owner's Manual

Additional Safety for Metal Shears

Serious cuts, amputation, or death can occur from contact with the shear blades during
operation, adjustment, or maintenance. To reduce this risk, anyone using this machine MUST
completely heed the hazards and warnings below.
FINGER AMPUTATION. The shear blades or hold-
down can easily pinch, crush, or amputate fingers or
other body parts. Always keep hands, fingers, and
other body parts away from blades and hold-down
(point-of-operation) during shearing operations.
CAPACITY. Exceeding cutting capacity of shear
may result in breakage or machine damage that
ejects dangerous metal debris at operator or
bystanders. Only use sheet metal within the rated
capacity of this shear (refer to the Machine Data
Sheet).
BLADE CONDITION. Sharp, undamaged, and
properly adjusted blades will reduce risk of injury
from breakage or sharp burrs left on workpiece.
Always keep blades properly adjusted and sharp.
SHEAR BLADE ADJUSTMENT. When adjust-
ing or replacing shear blades, always wear heavy
leather gloves to protect hands and wear safety
glasses to protect eyes.
PROPER WORKPIECE MATERIAL. Shear is only
intended for cutting ferrous and non-ferrous mild
sheet metal or flat stock. Do not attempt to cut
round metal stock, glass, wood, drywall, backer
board, plywood, or other material not intended for
this machine. Cutting incorrect materials can pro-
duce unexpected results, which increases risk of
injury, and may result in damage to machine.
WORK AREA. Provide sufficient clearance around
machine to permit safe use by regular opera-
tors and performance of maintenance procedures.
Keep work area clear of materials or substances
that may create a slip, trip, or fall hazard.
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SHARP METAL EDGES. The sharp edges of
sheet metal can easily cut fingers, hands, and
other body parts. Always wear heavy leather
gloves when handling sheet metal. Always cham-
fer and deburr sharp workpiece edges.
OPERATOR POSITION. Avoid awkward body
and hand positions where a sudden slip could
cause your hand or body to enter point-of-opera-
tion or make accidental contact with shear blades.
MAINTENANCE/SERVICE. Always wait for all
moving parts to come to a complete stop before
performing any adjustments, service, or mainte-
nance. Do not contact foot pedal while performing
these adjustments.
GUARDS. Keep all guards in place, properly
positioned, and in working order. Never operate
shear with blade guard removed. If blade guard
is removed or not properly positioned, fingers
may accidentally be cut or amputated by shear
blades. Always position guard just high enough to
allow workpiece to enter, but not high enough for
fingers.
CHECK MACHINE. Before using machine, care-
fully check components for wear that could affect
operation. Check blade alignment and gib play,
and ensure guards are properly installed. DO NOT
operate machine until all defects are corrected.
STRAY SHEET METAL PIECES. Sheet metal
cut-off pieces left on the floor can easily slide
under foot and cause falling injuries. Always
remove cut-off sheet metal pieces from the floor
after operation. Keep work area clean.
Model T32957 (Mfd. Since 09/21)