Additional Safety For Compressed Air - Grizzly EXTREME Series Owner's Manual

Additional Safety for Compressed Air

Serious impact injuries can occur from bursting air components. Eyes and other soft tissues
can be easily injured by air streams and debris projected by compressed air. To reduce these
risks, operator and bystanders MUST completely heed the warnings below.
AIR SUPPLY. Only supply clean, dry, regulated
compressed air for downdraft table. Never exceed
maximum operating pressure or components may
burst and cause injury. Never use oxygen, carbon
dioxide, combustible gases, or any bottled gas as
air source, as these can explode. DO NOT use
compressed air as breathable air supply.
PROPER PPE. Always wear ANSI-approved eye
protection and any additional personal protec-
tive equipment required by attachment tools.
Pneumatic tools can propel objects and debris at
high speeds or even explode. Air escaping from
pneumatic tools and connections can exceed safe
exposure limits and may cause hearing damage
with prolonged exposure.
ATTACHMENT AIR TOOLS. DO NOT exceed
pressure ratings of attachments as lines and seals
may burst. Never use damaged tools—they are
more likely to rupture.
air at body parts or people, as it can injure or
propel debris into eyes or other soft tissues.
proper air hose for tool and confirm air hose is
long enough to reach work area without stretch-
ing. Do not carry attachment tool with hand on
trigger to reduce risk of accidental firing. Always
relieve line pressure before connecting or discon-
necting air supply or tools. Disconnect air supply
and any air tools from downdraft table when not
in use.
Model G0965 (Mfd. Since 04/23)
DO NOT aim compressed
Use
MODIFICATIONS. DO NOT adjust or remove
safety relief valve. Safety relief valve is designed
and adjusted for correct tolerances and abilities
of machine to keep tank and other components
from bursting.
INTEGRITY OF AIR COMPONENTS. Sparks,
slag, and flames from operations performed on
downdraft table can damage supply air compres-
sor if it is too close. Locate air compressor at
least 35 ft. away or use some kind of fire resistant
shield to protect it. Inspect air tank, attachment
tools, hoses, fittings, and valves for rust, damage,
leaks, weakness, looseness, or excessive wear
and repair/replace damaged components before
operating. Do not attempt to modify, weld on, or
repair tank because doing so could cause it to
burst. Replace a damaged tank immediately.
DAILY MAINTENANCE. Drain moisture from
tank daily to prevent internal corrosion that could
weaken tank.
SERVICING. To prevent impact and soft tissue
injuries, bleed air from system and disconnect
tools and hoses before servicing machine or air
components.
LEAVING UNATTENDED. To prevent accidental
injury or explosion, disconnect air supply when
leaving machine unattended.
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