Additional Safety Instructions for Grinders
1.EYE PROTECTION. Grinding causes small particles to become airborne at a high rate of speed. ALWAYS wear safety glasses when using this machine.
2.MOUNTING TO BENCH/STAND. An unse- cured grinder may become dangerously out of control during operation. Make sure grinder is FIRMLY secured to a bench or stand before use.
3.WHEEL SPEED RATING. Wheels operated faster than the rated RPM may break or fly apart. Before mount- ing a new wheel, be sure the wheel RPM rating is equal or higher than the speed of the grinder.
4.WHEEL FLANGES. Only use the flanges included with the grinder when mounting wheels. Other flanges may not properly secure the wheel and cause an accident.
5.RING TEST. Perform a "ring test" on grind- ing wheels before installation to ensure that they are safe to use. A wheel that does not pass the ring test may break or fly apart during operation. See Page 17 for details on how to perform a ring test.
6.STARTING GRINDER. If a wheel is dam- aged, it will usually fly apart shortly after
7.LUNG PROTECTION. Grinding produces hazardous dust, which may cause long- term respiratory problems. Always wear a NIOSH approved dust mask or respirator when grinding.
8.SIDE GRINDING. Grinding on the side of wheels can cause the them to break and fly apart unless the wheel is rated for side grinding.
9.TOP GRINDING. Grinding on the top of wheels greatly increases the risk of work- piece kickback. Always grind on the down- ward part of the wheel.
10.HAND/WHEEL CONTACT. Grinding wheels have the capability of removing a lot of skin fast. Keep a firm grip on the workpiece and position your hands a safe distance away when grinding. Avoid wear- ing gloves as they may get caught in the grinding wheel and cause even more seri- ous entanglement injuries.
11.TOOL REST POSITION. If the tool rest is too far away from the wheel, the workpiece may be pulled down, causing loss of con- trol and pulling your hand into the grinding wheel. Keep the tool rest within 1⁄8" of the wheel when operating.
12.EYE SHIELD POSITION. Hot sparks from grinding can cause serious eye and skin damage. Always ensure the eye shield is in place and properly angled so that you are protected. If the eye shield is damaged, replace it immediately!
13.CRACKED WHEEL. Cracked wheels may break and fly apart during operation. Replace cracked wheels immediately!
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