Workpiece Inspection - Grizzly T33304 Owner's Manual

Workpiece Inspection

Some workpieces are not safe to cut or
may require modification before they are
safe to cut. Before cutting, inspect all
workpieces for the following:
• Material Type: This machine is
intended for cutting natural and
man-made wood products, laminate
covered wood products, and some
plastics. Cutting drywall or cementi-
tious backer board creates extremely
fine dust and may reduce the life of
the bearings. This machine is NOT
designed to cut metal, glass, stone,
tile, etc.; cutting these materials with
a router may lead to injury.
• Foreign Objects: Nails, staples, dirt,
rocks and other foreign objects are
often embedded in wood. While cut-
ting, these objects can become dis-
lodged and hit the operator, cause
kickback, or break the blade, which
might then fly apart. Always visu-
ally inspect your workpiece for these
items. If they can't be removed, DO
NOT cut the workpiece.
• Large/Loose Knots: Loose knots
can become dislodged during the
cutting operation. Large knots can
cause kickback and machine dam-
age. Choose workpieces that do not
have large/loose knots or plan ahead
to avoid cutting through them.
Model T33304 (Mfd. Since 05/22)
• Wet or "Green" Stock: Cutting
wood with a moisture content over
20% causes unnecessary wear on
the blades, increases the risk of kick-
back, and yields poor results.
Excessive Warping: Workpieces
•
with excessive cupping, bowing,
or twisting are dangerous to cut
because they are unstable and often
unpredictable when being cut. DO
NOT use workpieces with these char-
acteristics!
Minor Warping: Workpieces with
•
slight cupping can be safely sup-
ported if the cupped side is facing the
table or the fence. On the contrary, a
workpiece supported on the bowed
side will rock during a cut and could
cause kickback or severe injury.
• Routing with the grain produc-
es a better finish and is safer
for the operator. Refer to Feed
Direction on Page 18 for additional
information.
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