Additional Safety For Sanders - Grizzly T33306 Owner's Manual

Additional Safety for Sanders

Serious injury can occur from getting clothing, jewelry, or long hair entangled
in rotating pad. Flying debris can cause eye injuries or blindness. Rotating pad
may pinch or snag and cause tool to strike operator. To reduce the risk of these
hazards, operator and bystanders MUST completely heed hazards and warnings
below.
AVOIDING ENTANGLEMENT. Do not
wear loose clothing, gloves, or jewelry.
Tie back long hair. Always allow tool to
stop on its own. Do not place hands near,
or in contact with, backing pad during
operations.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
(PPE). Sanding can create large amounts
of dust and can lead to eye injury or respi-
ratory illness. Sanding toxic material,
like asbestos or lead-based paint, can
deposit material into the air and create a
respiratory hazard. Always wear safety
glasses and a respirator.
KICKBACK. Sharp corners or edges on
workpiece can snag or grab sanding disc,
so maintain a firm grip with both hands
on tool and position body and arms to
resist kickback forces. Always use tool
handles for maximum control over kick-
back. Do not position your body where
tool or workpiece will propel in event of
kickback.
USE FOR INTENDED PURPOSE. This
tool is designed to sand wood, metal,
fiberglass, plastic, and composite surfac-
es. DO NOT use tool to perform grinding,
wire brushing, hole cutting, wet sand-
ing, or cut-off operations. Doing so may
damage tool or cause personal injury.
Only use this sander for dry sanding
operations.
DISC CAPACITY. Diameter and speed
rating of disc or accessories must
be within capacity rating of your tool.
Incorrectly-sized discs and accessories
should not be used.
SANDING DISCS. Inspect discs and
backing pad before use. DO NOT use
discs that show signs of excessive wear
or damage. Used discs can become dis-
lodged and may cause damage to tool or
work surface. Make sure pad is properly
installed before use. Never use modified
discs for operations.
Model T33306 (Mfd. Since 11/22)
STARTING TOOL. Never start tool while
pad is contacting workpiece. Before using
tool, allow it to reach full speed to see if
there is any vibration or wobbling. This
could indicate poor installation of pad.
Disconnect battery, re-install pad before
resuming operations. Always move power
switch to OFF position before attaching
battery.
WORKPIECE INSPECTION. Nails, sta-
ples, knots, or other imperfections in
workpiece can be dislodged and thrown
by sander at high rate of speed into
operator or bystanders, or cause damage
to tool, sanding disc, or pad. Never try to
sand stock that has embedded foreign
objects or questionable imperfections.
Make sure workpiece is properly sup-
ported.
OPERATION. Make sure tool comes to a
complete stop before setting tool down.
DO NOT touch workpiece or any acces-
sories after operation, as surfaces may
be extremely hot and can cause burns.
Never place hand near rotating acces-
sory. DO NOT operate tool for extended
periods of time. Vibration from tool can
cause permanent damage to fingers,
hands, and arms. DO NOT use tool near
flammable materials. DO NOT use acces-
sories that require liquid coolants.
MAINTENANCE. Dust and grit often
accumulate on tool and can create an
electric shock hazard. Wipe tool with a
clean rag after use and make sure motor
vents are clear.
LEAD-BASED PAINT. Sanding of lead-
based paint is not recommended. Lead
paint can be difficult to identify. Use extra
precautions sanding paint. Use PPE, do
not eat or drink in the area, and keep
pregnant women and children out of the
area. In addition, all sanded areas should
be vacuumed and cleaned at the end of
operations. Sanding discs and other items
used should be disposed of properly.
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