Additional Safety For Power Feeders - Grizzly G4176 Owner's Manual

additional Safety for Power Feeders

1. SaFEty accESSORiES. always use appro-
priate machine guards.
2. tOOL SPEED. Make sure all cutting tools
are rotating at the operating speed before
feeding the workpiece.
3. FEEDiNG SPEED. do Not overload the
cutting tool by feeding too quickly. the cutting
tool will perform better and be safer to work
with at the rate for which it was designed.
4. HaND SaFEty. Keep hands away from
rotating parts on the feeder and the cutting
tool. do not allow hands or clothing to be
pinched beween the rollers and workpiece.
Like all machines there is danger associated
with this machine. accidents are frequently
caused by lack of familiarity or failure to pay
attention. use this machine with respect
and caution to lessen the possibility of
operator injury. if normal safety precautions
are overlooked or ignored, serious personal
injury may occur.
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5. WORKPiEcE SuPPORt. do Not feed long
workpieces without providing adequate sup-
port at the outfeed end of the table.
6. StOPPiNG FEEDER. always stop the feeder
before stopping the cutting tool.
7. aDJuStMENtS. disconnect the feeder from
its power source before cleaning, repairing,
or making adjustments.
8. EXPERiENciNG DiFFicuLtiES. if at any
time you are experiencing difficulties per-
forming the intended operation, stop using
the machine! Contact tech support at (570)
546-9663.
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.
Model g4176 ⁄ hp power Feeder
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