Additional Safety For Wide Belt Sanders - Grizzly G0866 Owner's Manual

Additional Safety for Wide Belt Sanders

Serious injury or death can occur from getting hands trapped between workpiece and conveyor
table and being pulled into machine, or becoming entangled in rotating parts inside machine.
Workpieces thrown by sander can strike nearby operator or bystanders with significant force.
Long-term respiratory damage can occur from using sander without proper use of a respirator.
To reduce the risk of these hazards, operator and bystanders MUST completely heed the
hazards and warnings below.
FEEDING WORKPIECE. Placing fingers between
workpiece and conveyor can result in pinching
injuries, or possibly getting trapped and pulled
into sanding area of machine. DO NOT place
fingers under bottom of workpiece while feeding
it into sander.
SANDING DUST. Sanding creates large amounts
of fine airborne dust that can lead to eye injury
or serious respiratory illness. Reduce your risk
by always wearing approved eye and respiratory
protection when sanding. Never operate without
adequate dust collection system in place and run-
ning. However, dust collection is not a substitute
for using a respirator.
POWER DISCONNECT. An accidental startup
while changing sanding belts or performing adjust-
ments or maintenance can result in entanglement
or abrasion injuries. Make sure machine is turned
OFF, disconnected from power and air, and all
moving parts are completely stopped before
changing belts, doing adjustments, or performing
maintenance.
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, seri-
ous personal injury may occur.
-12-
KICKBACK. Occurs when a workpiece is ejected
out the front of sander at a high rate of speed
toward operator or bystanders. To reduce risk
of kickback-related injuries, always stay out of
workpiece path, only feed one board at a time,
and always make sure pressure rollers are prop-
erly adjusted below sanding roller. Never sand
workpieces below minimum specifications listed
in Machine Data Sheet.
AVOIDING ENTANGLEMENT. Tie back long
hair, remove jewelry, and do not wear loose
clothing or gloves. These can easily get caught
in moving parts. Never reach inside machine or
try to clear jammed workpiece while machine is
operating. Keep all guards in place and secure.
SANDPAPER CONTACT. Rotating sandpaper
can remove a large amount of flesh quickly. Keep
hands away from rotating sanding drum(s) during
operation. Never touch moving sandpaper.
No list of safety guidelines can be com-
plete. 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 personal injury, damage to equip-
ment, or poor work results.
Model G0866 (Mfd. Since 11/18)