Additional Safety For Metal Downdraft Tables - Grizzly EXTREME Series Owner's Manual

Additional Safety for Metal Downdraft Tables

Death, poisoning, respiratory damage, blindness, cancer, birth defects, and amputation can
occur from improperly using or servicing machine. Explosions or fire can result if machine is
used to capture incorrect materials or if exposed to an ignition source. Users must be trained on
potential hazards, manufacturer's operating procedures, use of personal protective equipment
(PPE), emergency procedures, and safety precautions for operations. To reduce these risks,
operator and bystanders MUST completely heed the warnings below.
INTENDED USE. This machine is designed to
capture fumes, sparks, and particles created
while grinding, welding, and performing allied pro-
cesses. Machine does NOT protect against highly
hazardous materials, such as lead dust, asbes-
tos fibers, or radioactive particles. DO NOT use
machine to capture wood, lead, combustible or
explosive metal dust, asbestos, glass, crystalline
silica, gypsum, biohazards, paint, liquids, or other
non-metal products. DO NOT modify machine for
a different purpose, to bypass safety measures, or
to exceed machine capacity.
PROPER PPE. Cutting, grinding, etc. ejects par-
ticles at a high rate of speed and can cause can-
cer, birth defects, and eye, skin, and lung injuries.
Welding and allied processes can produce fumes
that suffocate or poison, sparks and spatter that
burn and corrode, radiation that burns skin and
damages eyes, and electricity that shocks. Loud
operations can permanently affect hearing.
and understand all safety warnings provided by
manufacturer for any machine used with table.
Take proper precautions and wear proper clothing
and personal protective equipment.
TOXIC MATERIALS. Exposure to certain dusts
or fumes can result in potentially deadly health
effects. Research toxic effects and exposure limits
of materials you work with, consumables needed
for operation, atmospheric contaminants, material
coatings, cleaners, and combinations of these,
and always seek to minimize/eliminate exposure
to yourself and others.
tions, immediately stop use and correct the issue.
FIRE & EXPLOSIONS.
als and ignition sources
Fumes, sparks, and fine metal dust particles from
grinding, welding, and allied processes can ignite,
depending on material type and circumstances.
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Read
If downdraft table malfunc-
Keep flammable materi-
at least 35 ft. from table.
Be prepared to safely fight a combustible metal
fire. NEVER use this table to capture magnesium,
aluminum, titanium, niobium, tantalum, zirconium,
or hafnium. Inspect compartments for smoldering
combustibles before leaving machine unattended.
VENTILATION. Do not weld or perform allied
processes in confined space without adequate
ventilation. Downdraft table does not replace oxy-
gen that is consumed by operations. Suffocation
or explosion can occur if this warning is ignored.
Sample air to determine need for additional ven-
tilation. If preventative measures taken do not
reduce hazards to a safe level, those inside work
area should wear air-line respirators. Have per-
sonnel monitor the operator from outside operat-
ing area in case of equipment failure.
MAINTENANCE.
Inspect equipment and repair or
replace defective components prior to operations.
Only operate machine with correct filters installed.
Empty trays/drawers and clean/replace filters
regularly to prevent fire and explosion. Always
use vacuum equipped with a HEPA filter to clear
waste or dust; DO NOT use hands or compressed
air. Wear approved safety goggles, respirator, and
protective gloves rated for fumes and materials,
and deposit waste into an approved, closed-top
metal container, minimizing amount of particulates
allowed to become airborne. Dispose of waste
according to local regulations for material type.
IMPELLER. To reduce risk of entanglement and
amputation, DO NOT place hands, hair, clothing,
or tools near impeller during operation.
MOVING/SERVICING. Disconnect power and
allow impeller to come to a complete stop before
moving machine, opening doors or covers, or
servicing machine to prevent entanglement and
amputation. Lock casters prior to operation.
Model G0965 (Mfd. Since 04/23)