Additional Safety For Drum Sanders - Grizzly G0458ZX Owner's Manual

Additional Safety for Drum 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 serious entan-
glement 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 per-
forming maintenance.
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.
Like all machines there is danger asso-
ciated 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 pos-
sibility of operator injury. If normal safety
precautions are overlooked or ignored, seri-
ous personal injury may occur.
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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.
WORKPIECE MATERIAL. This sander is
designed to sand only natural wood products
or man-made products made from natural wood
fiber. DO NOT sand any metal products.
WORKPIECE INSPECTION. Nails, staples,
knots, or other imperfections in workpiece can
be dislodged and thrown from sander at high rate
of speed into operator or bystanders, or cause
damage to sandpaper or sander. Never try to
sand stock that has embedded foreign objects or
questionable imperfections.
KICKBACK. Occurs when a workpiece is eject-
ed 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.
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 G0458ZX (Mfd. Since 04/24)