Delta 23-655 Additional Safety Rules for Grinders, Replace a Cracked Wheel Immediately

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ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR GRINDERS

1.DO NOT OPERATE your tool until it is completely assembled and installed according to the instructions.

2.IF YOU ARE NOT thoroughly familiar with the oper- ation of grinders, obtain advice from your supervisor, instructor or other qualified person.

3.USE only attachments rated for 3600 RPM or higher with a 1/2" arbor hole. NEVER use an attachment rated lower than 3600 RPM or attempt to machine an undersized attachment to fit an arbor.

4.NEVER use a chipped or cracked wheel. ALWAYS inspect each wheel before mounting on the grinder.

REPLACE A CRACKED WHEEL IMMEDIATELY.

5.DO NOT overtighten wheel nut.

6.ALWAYS maintain a distance of 1/8" or less between the wheel and the tool rest. Adjust the tool rests as the wheels decrease in size with use.

7.SECURELY tighten tool rests so they cannot shift position while in use.

8.NEVER grind on a cold wheel. The grinder should always be started and run at idle speed for one full minute before applying work.

9.NEVER grind on the side of the wheel. ALWAYS grind on the face of the wheel only.

10.NEVER apply coolant directly to a grinding wheel. Coolant can weaken the bonding strength of the wheel and cause it to fail. Dip the workpiece into water to cool it.

11.SPARKS ARE A HAZARD! NEVER operate tool near flammable gas or liquids.

12.ALWAYS MAKE SURE the wheel guards and eye shields are in place, properly adjusted and secured.

13.KEEP the spark guards close to the wheel and re- adjust them as the wheel wears.

14.MAKE CERTAIN the blotter and flanges furn- ished with the grinder are used to mount the attachments (grinding wheels, wire brushes, buffing wheels, etc.) onto the shaft.

15.STAND to one side of the grinder when turning on the power.

16.AVOID awkward hand positions where a sudden slip could cause a hand to move into the attachment (grinding wheel, wire brush, buffing wheel, etc.).

17.ALWAYS keep hands and fingers away from the attachments (grinding wheel, wire brush, buffing wheel, etc.).

18.NEVER start the grinder with the workpiece pressed against the attachment (grinding wheel, wire brush, buffing wheel, etc.).

19.DRESS the wheel on the face only. Dressing the side of the wheel can cause it to become too thin for safe use.

20.DO NOT use an attachment that causes vibration. Dress the grinding wheel, replace the wheel or other attachment, or replace the shaft bearings, if worn.

21.GRINDING CREATES HEAT. Do not touch the work-piece until you are sure it has cooled sufficiently.

22.SHOULD any part of your tool be missing, damaged, or fail in any way, or any electrical component fail to perform properly, shut off switch and remove plug from power supply outlet. Replace missing, damaged or failed parts before resuming operation.

23.ADDITIONAL information regarding the safe and proper operation of this product is available from the National Safety Council, 1121 Spring Lake Drive, Itasca, IL 60143-3201 in the Accident Prevention Manual for Industrial Operations and also in the Safety Data Sheets provided by the NSC. Please also refer to the American National Standards Institute ANSI B7.1 Safety Requirements for the use, care, and protection of abrasive wheels; ANSI B11.9 Safety Requirements for the construction, care and use of grinding machines; and the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA 1910.215 Regulations for Abrasive Wheel Machinery.

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Contents Variable Speed Grinder /Sharpener General Safety Rules Replace a Cracked Wheel Immediately Additional Safety Rules for GrindersUnpacking and Cleaning EYE Shields AssemblyTool Rests Spark GuardsFastening Grinder to Supporting Surface Connecting Tool to Power SourcePower Connections Motor SpecificationsMinimum Gauge Extension Cord Extension CordsGrinding Wheels Flexible LampStarting and Stopping Grinder Variable Speed ControlAccessories PARTS, Service or Warranty Assistance Wrench StorageChanging Grinding Wheels