Grizzly G0596, Owner'S Manual

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G0596-G0599 Industrial Bench Grinders
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Damage to your eyes, lungs, and ears could
result from using this machine without prop-
er protective gear. Always wear safety glass-
es with face shield, a respirator, and hearing
protection when operating this machine.
Loose hair and cloth-
ing could get caught in
machinery and cause seri-
ous personal injury. Keep
loose clothing and long
hair away from moving
machinery.
Grinding Tips Operation Safety
The grinder is a safe tool when used properly. In
addition to the safety instructions in this manual,
the most important safety consideration is to use
common sense at all times. What may be okay in
one situation, may not be safe in another.
Here are some tips to keep in mind while
grinding:
• DO NOT grind on the side of the wheel.
The wheels provided with the Model G0596/
G05967/G0598/G0599 are not designed for
side grinding. Grinding on the side greatly
stresses the wheel and may cause it to shat-
ter.
• Wear the proper protective clothing. Particles
flying off of a grinding wheel will be travel-
ing very fast—prepare for this. Wear safety
glasses/face shield, a dust mask, earplugs,
a leather apron, and heavy leather boots.
• Make sure all guards are in place.
• Remember that grinding often produces
sparks. DO NOT allow anyone to stand in
the path of the sparks. DO NOT grind near
flammable materials.
• Maintain proper care of your wheels. Read
the
Wheel Care
on
Page 14.
• Grasp the workpiece firmly and properly
support it on the tool rest during grinding.
Maintain even pressure and control of the
workpiece when grinding.
• Concentrate on the task at hand. STOP
grinding if you are distracted.
• DO NOT grind workpieces that are heavier
than the wheel itself. This stresses the
wheel. In these cases use a handheld grind-
er instead.
SECTION 4: OPERATIONS
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.