Grizzly G4173 1 8 HP User Manual

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Model g4173

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hp power Feeder

additional Safety for Power Feeders

1. SaFEty accESSORiES. always use

appropriate machine guards.

2. tOOL SPEED. Make sure all cutting tools

are rotating at the operating speed before
feeding the workpiece.

3. FEEDiNG SPEED. do Not overload the

cutting  tool  by  feeding  too  quickly.  the
cutting  tool  will  perform  better  and  be
safer  working  at  the  rate  for  which  it  was
designed.

4. HaND SaFEty. Keep hands away from

rotating  parts  on  the  feeder  and  the  cut-
ting  tool.  do  not  allow  hands  or  clothing
to  be  pinched  beween  the  rollers  and
workpiece.

5. WORKPiEcE SuPPORt. do Not feed long

workpieces without providing adequate sup-
port at the outfeed end of the table.

6. StOPPiNG FEEDER. always stop the feeder

before stopping the cutting tool.

7. aDJuStMENtS. disconnect the feeder from

its power source before cleaning, repairing,
or making adjustments.

8. EXPERiENciNG DiFFicuLtiES. if at any

time you are experiencing difficulties per-
forming the intended operation, stop using
the machine! Contact tech support at (570)
546-9663.

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.

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.