Additional Safety For Buffers - Grizzly T32003 Owner's Manual

Additional Safety for Buffers

Entanglement/amputation injuries can occur from being caught in moving parts or in-running
pinch points. Buffing wheel can easily remove skin. To minimize risk of getting hurt or killed,
anyone operating machine MUST completely heed hazards and warnings below.
WORKPIECE SELECTION. Always inspect the
condition of your workpiece. DO NOT buff pieces
with loose knots, large splinters, sharp edges, and
DO NOT buff knives, cable, chain or other poten-
tially dangerous objects that may be grabbed by
the buffing wheel and thrown at the operator.
EYE/FACE/LUNG PROTECTION. Always wear
eye protection or a face shield and a heavy
leather apron when operating the buffer. Wear a
dust mask to protect your lungs from microscopic
particulates. Particulates may cause allergies or
long-term respiratory health problems.
MOUNTING TO BENCH/STAND. An unsecured
buffer may become dangerously out of control
during operation. Make sure buffer is FIRMLY
secured to a bench/stand before use.
WORKPIECE CONTROL. If you cannot hold
small workpieces securely, do not buff them with
this machine. Secure them with clamps or similar
jigs or use a different buffer.
AVOIDING ENTANGLEMENT. Becoming entan-
gled in moving parts can cause severe injury or
death. Keep all guards and covers in place; DO
NOT wear loose clothing, gloves, or jewelry; and
tie back long hair.
Like all machinery there is potential danger
when operating this machine. Accidents are
frequently caused by lack of familiarity or
failure to pay attention. Use this machine
with respect and caution to decrease the
risk of operator injury. If normal safety pre-
cautions are overlooked or ignored, serious
personal injury may occur.
Model T32003 (Mfd. Since 02/20)
OPERATOR POSITION. Do not stand directly in
front of the buffer wheel when turning the machine
ON, or when buffing. Do not buff material at the
rear of the machine.
HAND/WHEEL CONTACT. Do not allow your
hands to come into contact with the buffing wheel.
Abrasive accessories can remove skin fast. Keep
a firm grip on the workpiece and position your
hands at a safe distance away when buffing.
Avoid wearing gloves as they may get caught in
the buffing wheel and cause entanglement inju-
ries.
CORRECT ACCESSORIES AND USE. The buf-
fer is only designed for buffing and polishing.
Never exceed the maximum speed listed on each
buffing/polishing wheel.
WORKPIECE FEED. Allow the wheel to reach
full speed, then slowly ease the workpiece into
the buffing wheel, holding it in front of and
slightly below the wheel center. Do not place
the workpiece on the top or sides of the buffing
wheel and do not place an edge or corner of
the workpiece against the buffing wheel, or jam
it against the wheel. The workpiece may eject
toward the operator or be torn from the operator's
hands, causing serious personal injury.
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 per-
sonal injury, damage to equipment, or poor
work results.
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