Section 4: Operations; Grinding Tips - Grizzly G2790 Owner's Manual

SEctION 4: OpERAtIONS

to reduce the risk of
serious injury when using
this machine, read and
understand
manual before beginning
any operations.
Damage to your eyes, lungs, and ears could
result from using this machine without
proper protective gear. Always wear safety
glasses, a respirator, and hearing protection
when operating this machine.
Loose hair, clothing, or
jewelry could get caught
in machinery and cause
serious personal injury.
Keep these items away
from moving parts at all
times to reduce this risk.
NOTICE
If you have never used this type of machine
or equipment before, WE StRONGLy REc-
OMMEND that you read books, trade maga-
zines, or get formal training before begin-
ning any projects. Regardless of the con-
tent in this section, Grizzly Industrial will
not be held liable for accidents caused by
lack of training.
g2790 universal Knife grinder
the grinder is a safe tool when used properly. in
addition to the safety instructions in this manual,
this entire
the most important safety consideration is to use
common sense at all times.
Follow these rules when grinding:
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Grinding tips

make sure the wheel guard and blade sup-
ports are correctly mounted and secure.
remember that grinding often produces
sparks. do not allow anyone to stand in the
path of the sparks without protective clothing
and equipment. do not grind near flam-
mable materials.
maintain proper care of your wheels. refer to
Wheel care on page 15 for detailed instruc-
tions.
Wear the proper protective clothing. particles
flying from the grinding wheel are traveling
at a high rate of speed—prepare for this!
Wear safety glasses/face shield, a niosh
approved dust mask or respirator, ear pro-
tection, a leather apron, and heavy leather
boots.
grasp the workpiece or support firmly.
maintain even pressure and control of the
workpiece, especially when using the slide
bar.
to avoid overheating the tool, grind the cut-
ting tool with multiple light passes instead of
one heavy operation.
Concentrate on the task at hand. stop
grinding if other people are distracting you or
your mind is on something else.
to some, correctly grinding cutting tools is an
art. if you are not familiar with this process,
get help from an experienced person or read
books to become familiar with the correct
procedures required to sharpen your tools.
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