Additional Safety For Buffers - Grizzly T10875 Owner's Manual

Additional Safety for Buffers

EYE/FACE PROTECTION. Always wear eye pro-
tection or a face shield when operating the buffer.
LUNG PROTECTION. Always wear a respirator
when using this machine. Workpiece and buffing
compound dust may cause allergies or long-term
respiratory health problems.
MOUNTING TO BENCH/STAND. An unsecured
buffer may become dangerously out of control
during operation. Make sure buffer is FIRMLY
secured to a bench/stand before use.
CORRECT ACCESSORIES AND USE. The buf-
fer is only designed for buffing and polishing.
Never exceed the maximum speed listed on each
buffing/polishing wheel.
WORKPIECE CONTROL. If you cannot hold
small workpieces securely, do not buff them with
this machine. Secure them with clamps or similar
jigs or use a different buffer.
OPERATOR POSITION. Do not stand directly in
front of the buffer wheel when turning the machine
ON, or when buffing. Do not buff material at the
rear of the machine.
WORKPIECE SELECTION. Always inspect the
condition of your workpiece. DO NOT buff pieces
with loose knots, large splinters, sharp edges, and
DO NOT buff knives, cable, chain or other poten-
tially dangerous objects that may be grabbed by
the buffing wheel and thrown at the operator.
Like all machinery there is potential dan-
ger when operating this bench grinder.
Accidents are frequently caused by lack of
familiarity or failure to pay attention. Use
this bench grinder 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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WORKPIECE FEED. Allow the wheel to reach
full speed, then slowly ease the workpiece into
the buffing wheel, holding it in front of and
slightly below the wheel center. Do not place
the workpiece on the top or sides of the buffing
wheel and do not place an edge or corner of
the workpiece against the buffing wheel, or jam
it against the wheel. The workpiece may eject
toward the operator or be torn from the operator's
hands, causing serious personal injury.
HAND/WHEEL CONTACT. Do not allow your
hands to come into contact with the buffing wheel.
Abrasive accessories can remove skin fast. Keep
a firm grip on the workpiece and position your
hands at a safe distance away when buffing.
Avoid wearing gloves as they may get caught in
the buffing wheel and cause entanglement inju-
ries.
ADJUSTMENTS/MAINTENANCE. Make sure
your buffer is turned OFF, disconnected from its
power source, and all moving parts have come to
a complete stop before starting any inspection,
adjustment, or maintenance procedure.
AVOIDING ENTANGLEMENT. Keep long hair
and loose clothing articles such as sleeves, belts,
and jewelry items away from the buffer.
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 T10875 (Mfd. Since 01/15)