Cleanup; Site Considerations - Grizzly G4000 Owner's Manual

Cleanup

The unpainted surfaces of your machine are
coated with a heavy-duty rust preventative that
prevents corrosion during shipment and storage.
This rust preventative works extremely well, but it
will take a little time to clean.
Be patient and do a thorough job cleaning your
machine. The time you spend doing this now will
give you a better appreciation for the proper care
of your machine's unpainted surfaces.
There are many ways to remove this rust preven-
tative, but the following steps work well in a wide
variety of situations. Always follow the manufac-
turer's instructions with any cleaning product you
use and make sure you work in a well-ventilated
area to minimize exposure to toxic fumes.
Before cleaning, gather the following:
• Disposable Rags
• Cleaner/degreaser (WD•40 works well)
• Safety glasses & disposable gloves
• Plastic paint scraper (optional)
Basic steps for removing rust preventative:
1.
Put on safety glasses.
2. Coat the rust preventative with a liberal
amount of cleaner/degreaser, then let it soak
for 5–10 minutes.
3. Wipe off the surfaces. If your cleaner/degreas-
er is effective, the rust preventative will wipe
off easily. If you have a plastic paint scraper,
scrape off as much as you can first, then wipe
off the rest with the rag.
4. Repeat Steps 2–3 as necessary until clean,
then coat all unpainted surfaces with a quality
metal protectant to prevent rust.
Model G4000 (Mfg. Since 8/09)

Site Considerations

Gasoline or products
with low flash points can
Workbench Load
explode or cause fire if
refer to the Machine Data Sheet for the weight
used to clean machin-
and footprint specifications of your machine.
ery. Avoid cleaning with
some workbenches may require additional rein- these products.
forcement to support both the machine and mate-
rials.
placement Location
Many cleaning solvents
are toxic if concentrat-
Consider existing and anticipated needs, size of
ed amounts are inhaled.
material to be processed through each machine,
Only work in a well-venti-
and space for auxiliary stands, work tables or
lated area.
other machinery when establishing a location for
your new machine. see figure 5 for the minimum
working clearances.
NOTICE
Avoid chlorine-based solvents, such as
acetone or brake parts cleaner, that may
damage painted surfaces. Test all cleaners
in an inconspicuous area before using to
24"
make sure they will not damage paint.
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figure 5. Minimum working clearances.
Children and visitors may be
seriously injured if unsuper-
vised around this machine.
Lock entrances to the shop
or disable start switch or
power connection to prevent
unsupervised use.
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