Grizzly G4000, Owner'S Manual

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Model G4000 (Mfg. Since 8/09)
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WEARING PROPER APPAREL.­ Do­ not­ wear­
clothing,­ apparel­ or­ jewelry­ that­ can­ become­
entangled­ in­ moving­ parts.­ Always­ tie­ back­ or­
cover­long­hair.­Wear­non-slip­footwear­to­avoid­
accidental­slips,­which­could­cause­loss­of­work-
piece­control.
hAzARdOus dusT. Dust­ created­ while­ using­
machinery­ may­ cause­ cancer,­ birth­ defects,­ or­
long-term­ respiratory­ damage.­ Be­ aware­ of­ dust­
hazards­associated­with­each­workpiece­material,­
and­always­wear­a­NIOSH-approved­respirator­to­
reduce­your­risk.
hEARING PROTECTION.­ Always­ wear­ hear-
ing­ protection­ when­ operating­ or­ observing­ loud­
machinery.­ Extended­ exposure­ to­ this­ noise­
without­ hearing­ protection­ can­ cause­ permanent­
hearing­loss.
REMOVE AdJusTING TOOLs.­ Tools­ left­ on­
machinery­ can­ become­ dangerous­ projectiles­
upon­startup.­Never­leave­chuck­keys,­wrenches,­
or­ any­ other­ tools­ on­ machine.­ Always­ verify­
removal­before­starting!
INTENdEd usAGE.­ Only­ use­ machine­ for­ its­
intended­purpose­and­never­make­modifications­
not­ approved­ by­ Grizzly.­ Modifying­ machine­ or­
using­ it­ differently­ than­ intended­ may­ result­ in­
malfunction­or­mechanical­failure­that­can­lead­to­
serious­personal­injury­or­death!
AWKWARd POsITIONs.­ Keep­ proper­ footing­
and­balance­at­all­times­when­operating­machine.­
Do­not­overreach!­Avoid­awkward­hand­positions­
that­ make­ workpiece­ control­ difficult­ or­ increase­
the­risk­of­accidental­injury.
ChILdREN & BYsTANdERs. Keep­children­and­
bystanders­at­a­safe­distance­from­the­work­area.
Stop­using­machine­if­they­become­a­distraction.
GuARds & COVERs.­Guards­and­covers­reduce­
accidental­ contact­ with­ moving­ parts­ or­ flying­
debris.­ Make­ sure­ they­ are­ properly­ installed,­
undamaged,­and­working­correctly.
FORCING MAChINERY.­Do­not­force­machine.­
It­ will­ do­ the­ job­ safer­ and­ better­ at­ the­ rate­ for­
which­it­was­designed.
NEVER sTANd ON MAChINE.­ Serious­ injury­
may­ occur­ if­ machine­ is­ tipped­ or­ if­ the­ cutting­
tool­is­unintentionally­contacted.­
sTABLE MAChINE. Unexpected­movement­dur-
ing­ operation­ greatly­ increases­ risk­ of­ injury­ or­
loss­of­control.­Before­starting,­verify­machine­is­
stable­and­mobile­base­(if­used)­is­locked.
usE RECOMMENdEd ACCEssORIEs.­Consult­
this­owner’s­manual­or­the­manufacturer­for­rec-
ommended­ accessories.­ Using­ improper­ acces-
sories­will­increase­the­risk­of­serious­injury.
uNATTENdEd OPERATION. To­ reduce­ the­
risk­ of­ accidental­ injury,­ turn­ machine­
off­ and­
ensure­ all­ moving­ parts­ completely­ stop­ before­
walking­ away.­ Never­ leave­ machine­ running­
while­unattended.­
MAINTAIN WITh CARE.­Follow­all­maintenance­
instructions­ and­ lubrication­ schedules­ to­ keep­
machine­ in­ good­ working­ condition.­ A­ machine­
that­ is­ improperly­ maintained­ could­ malfunction,­­
leading­to­serious­personal­injury­or­death.­
ChECK dAMAGEd PARTs.­ Regularly­ inspect­
machine­ for­ any­ condition­ that­ may­ affect­ safe­
operation.­Immediately­repair­or­replace­damaged­
or­mis-adjusted­parts­before­operating­machine.
MAINTAIN POWER CORds. When­ disconnect-
ing­ cord-connected­ machines­ from­ power,­ grab­
and­pull­the­plug—NOT­the­cord.­Pulling­the­cord­
may­ damage­ the­ wires­ inside.­ Do­ not­ handle­­
cord/plug­with­wet­hands.­Avoid­cord­damage­by­
keeping­it­away­from­heated­surfaces,­high­traffic­
areas,­harsh­chemicals,­and­wet/damp­locations.
EXPERIENCING dIFFICuLTIEs. If­ at­ any­ time­
you­experience­difficulties­performing­the­intend-
ed­operation,­stop­using­the­machine!­Contact­our­
Technical­Support­at­(570)­546-9663.