BENCH GRINDER SAFETY
1.Wear eye protection that complies with ANSI Z87.1 specifications.
2.Use grinding wheels suitable for the speeds of the grinder.
3.Stand beside the bench grinder during
4.Do not remove the wheel guard.
5.Do not use the grinding wheel to cut anything.
6.Do not use anything to stress the grinding wheel.
7.Use a grinding wheel dressing tool to shape or remove glaze from grinding wheels.
8.Adjust distance between wheel and tool rest to maintain 1/8 inch (3.2 mm) or less separation as the diameter of the wheel decreases with use.
9.Connect to a supply circuit protected by a circuit breaker or
10.Secure the bench grinder to its supporting surface to prevent the grinder from tipping over, sliding, or walking on its supporting surface.
A.Replace a cracked wheel immediately.
B.Always use the guards and eye shields.
C.Do not overtighten the wheel nut.
D.Use only flanges furnished with this grinder.
11.Always inspect grinding wheels prior to use for cracks, missing pieces, etc. Replace wheel immediately before use.
12.USE ONLY GRINDING WHEELS that comply with ANSI B7.1 and rated greater than 3450 RPM.
13.GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK by preventing body contact with grounded surfaces. For example: pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures.
14.DO NOT use wheels with incorrect size holes. NEVER use wheel washers or wheel screws that are defective or incorrect, and NEVER touch a grinding wheel or other moving parts.
15.NEVER reach to pick up a workpiece, a piece of scrap, or anything else that is in or near the grinding path of the wheel.
16.AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND POSITIONS where a sudden slip could cause your hand to move into the wheel. ALWAYS make sure you have good balance.
17.NEVER stand or have any part of your body in line with the path of the wheel.
18.DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by an authorized service center.
19.DO NOT TURN THE MOTOR SWITCH ON AND OFF RAPIDLY. This could cause the wheel to loosen and create a hazard. Should this ever occur, stand clear and allow the wheel to come to a complete stop. Disconnect your grinder from the power supply and retighten the wheel nut securely.
20.RISK OF INJURY DUE TO ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Do not use in an area where children may be present.
21.NEVER START THE GRINDER when the wheel is in contact with the workpiece.
22.SECURE WORK. Always hold the workpiece firmly against the work rest.
23.DO NOT USE THE BENCH GRINDER if the flange nut or clamp nut is missing or if the spindle shaft is bent.
24.FREQUENTLY clean grinding dust from beneath the grinder.
25.DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL OR ANY MEDICATION.
26.ALWAYS STAY ALERT. Do not allow familiarity (gained from frequent use of your grinder) to cause a careless mistake. ALWAYS REMEMBER that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.
27.STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Watch what you are doing and use common sense. Do not operate the tool when you are tired. Do not rush.
28.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct other users. If you loan someone this tool, loan them these instructions also.
29.ALWAYS EASE THE WORKPIECE AGAINST THE ABRASIVE WHEEL when starting to grind. A harsh impact can break the wheel. Use light pressure when starting to grind. Too much pressure on a cold wheel can cause the wheel to crack.
30.USE ONLY FLANGES furnished with this bench grinder.
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