Section 3: Operations; Operation Overview - Grizzly T32957 Owner's Manual

SECTION 3: OPERATIONS

Operation Overview

The purpose of this overview is to provide the nov-
ice machine operator with a basic understanding
of how the machine is used during operation, so
the machine controls/components discussed later
in this manual are easier to understand.
Due to the generic nature of this overview, it is
not intended to be an instructional guide. To learn
more about specific operations, read this entire
manual, seek additional training from experienced
machine operators, and do additional research
outside of this manual by reading "how-to" books,
trade magazines, or websites.
To reduce your risk of
serious injury, read this
entire
using machine.
Bodily injury could result from using this
machine. Always wear safety glasses,
leather work boots, and heavy duty leather
work gloves when operating this machine
or whenever handling sheet metal.
Shear blades or hold-down
blade guard can easily
pinch, crush, or amputate
fingers or other body parts.
Always keep body parts
away from blades and hold-
down during operation.
Model T32957 (Mfd. Since 09/21)
manual BEFORE
If you are not experienced with this type
of machine, WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND
that you seek additional training outside of
this manual. Read books/magazines or get
formal training before beginning any proj-
ects. Regardless of the content in this sec-
tion, Grizzly Industrial will not be held liable
for accidents caused by lack of training.
To complete a typical operation, the operator
does the following:
1.
Examines workpiece to make sure it is within
capacities of machine.
2.
Adjusts rear work stop for length of cut.
3.
Puts on safety glasses, leather boots, and
leather gloves.
4.
Places workpiece on front extension arms.
5.
Slides workpiece under blade guard and
upper blade, and up against rear work stop.
6.
Adjusts front work stop (or bevel gauge,
if angled workpiece) against workpiece to
keep shearing force from pushing workpiece
forward.
7.
With balanced and stable body position,
firmly presses down on foot pedal to make
cut.
8.
Raises foot pedal and either removes
workpiece or repeats Steps 5–7 to make
additional cuts.
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