Safety Rules - General International 15-870 M1 Operating And Maintenance Instructions Manual

SAFETY RULES

READ CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING THE M ACHINE
1. Make sure that the operator has been properly
trained and has read, and understands, the owners
manual before operating any machinery.
2. Learn the machine's applications and it's limita-
tions (what it can and cannot do), as well as the
potential dangers that are particular to the unit.
Carefully follow all operating instructions and safe-
ty guidelines.
3. Keep the work area clean and well lit.
4. Do not wear loose-fitting clothing or jewelry that
may become caught in the machine or it's com-
ponents, as this can lead to serious injury, including
amputation. Always wear proper face, eye, ear,
respiratory and body protection, suitable to the
operation being performed.
5. Keep hands and other body parts well away from
grinding wheels and all moving parts, or other
cutting tools. Do not clear chips and grinding dust
away with hands, use a brush.
6. Make sure the grinding wheels are running at full
operating speed before grinding.
7. Do not force the grinding wheels or push too hard.
The unit will perform better, safer and more effec-
tively at the speed or rate for which it was designed.
8. Whenever possible use a dust collector to minimize
health hazards.
9. Never leave the power on or the machine running
while it is unattended.
10. Keep children away. Make sure that visitors are
kept at a safe distance from the work area.
11. Use recommended speed grinding wheels, acces-
sories, and work piece material.
All component parts of GENERAL® International
thoroughly inspected upon completion of assembly. Because of our commitment to quality, GENERAL® International agrees to repair or
replace any part or parts which, upon examination, proves to be defective in either workmanship or material for a period of 24 months from
date of purchase. To obtain warranty, all defective parts must be returned prepaid to GENERAL® International. Repairs made without the
written consent of GENERAL® International will void all warranty.
This warranty does not apply to items that would normally be consumed or require replacement due to normal wear such as: blades, grind-
ing wheels, lubricants, belts, electric motors and electric components.
GENERAL ® INTERNATIONAL Warranty
machinery are carefully inspected during all stages of production and each unit is
12. Never stand or lean on the bench grinder. Serious
injury could occur if the unit is tipped or if uninten-
tional contact is made with its' moving parts.
13. Before starting the unit make sure the grinding
wheels are securely installed and tight to the arbor
shaft.
14. Keep all guards and safety devices in place and in
good working order. If a guard must be removed
for maintenance or cleaning make sure it is pro-
perly re-installed before using the machine again.
15. Before performing any maintenance, repairs or ad-
justments including wheel changes, make sure the
power is off and the unit is unplugged.
16. Before plugging in and turning on the power, make
sure that any adjustment tools, keys or wrenches
have been removed and safely stored.
17. Always, make sure that switch is in "OFF" position
before plugging in the power cord.
18. Only use accessories that are made or designed
for this machine. The use of parts or accessories that
are not recommended by General International
will void any warranty claims and may result in injury.
19. Make sure the machine is properly grounded. This
unit is supplied with a three-prong electric plug, it
should be plugged into a three-pole electrical
receptacle. Never remove the third prong.
20. Do not use this bench grinder for any purpose other
than it's intended use. If used for other purposes,
General International disclaims any real or implied
warranty and holds itself harmless for any injury
which may result from such use.