Additional Safety For Power Feeders - Grizzly G4176 Owner's Manual

additional Safety for Power Feeders

MaiN iNJuRy HazaRDS: Death, amputation, or crushing injuries from getting entangled in
moving parts—which may include being pulled into the cutting tool on attached machinery; and
death, blindness, broken bones, or bruises from being struck by an ejected workpiece (kick-
back). to minimize your risk of these hazards, always heed the following information:
attacHED MacHiNERy. Follow all warnings
and safety information for the attached machine
doing the cutting work.
HaND SaFEty. Keep hands away from rotating
parts on power feeder and spinning blade or cut-
ter of associated machine. turn power feeder and
associated machine OFF and only use a brush or
compressed air to remove sawdust.
iNStaLLiNG GuaRDS. install guards, fences,
and hold-downs before starting attached machine
or power feeder. repair or replace guards prompt-
ly if they become damaged.
KicKbacK. occurs when workpiece is ejected
from machine with great force, striking operator
or bystanders. Commonly caused by improper
machine or power feeder setup.
vERiFy EacH SEtuP. Ensure that power feeder
is set up correctly and firmly secured before feed-
ing workpiece. an improperly adjusted power feed-
er could increase the risk of kickback, because it
will continue feeding when stock is not properly
positioned for the cut.
Like all machines there is danger associated
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 possibility of
operator injury. if normal safety precautions
are overlooked or ignored, serious personal
injury may occur.
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FEatHERbOaRD. When cutting long or large
stock that is difficult to feed properly, use a
featherboard before power feeder (on the infeed
side) to maintain even pressure and control of
workpiece against fence, and help reduce risk of
kickback.
FEED WORKPiEcE PROPERLy. Verify blade
or cutter of associated machine is at full speed
before feeding stock with power feeder. do not
feed workpiece too quickly. Verify power feeder
wheels are slightly lower than workpiece. stop
power feeder before stopping cutting tool.
WORKPiEcE SuPPORt. support workpiece
continuously during operation as required. Use
auxiliary stands or support tables for long or wide
stock.
aDJuStMENtS/MaiNtENaNcE. Make sure
power feeder is turned OFF, disconnected from
power, and all moving parts are completely
stopped before doing adjustments or mainte-
nance.
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 G4176 (Mfd. Since 5/14)