Grizzly T10097 manual Additional Safety Instructions for Grinders

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.WHEEL SPEED RATING. Wheels operated at a faster speed than rated for may break or fly apart. Before mounting a new wheel, be sure the wheel RPM rating is equal to or higher than the speed of the grinder.

3.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.

4.RING TEST. Perform a “ring test” on grinding 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 opera- tion.

5.STARTING GRINDER. If a wheel IS damaged, it will usually fly apart short- ly after start-up. To protect yourself, always stand to the side of the grinder when turning it ON, allow it to gain full speed and wait for at least 1 minute before standing in front of it.

6.LUNG PROTECTION. Grinding pro- duces hazardous dust, which may cause long-term respiratory problems if breathed. Always wear a NIOSH approved dust mask or respirator when grinding.

7.SIDE GRINDING. Grinding on the side of wheels can cause them to break and fly apart—unless the wheel is rated for side grinding.

8.HAND/WHEEL CONTACT. Grinding wheels have the capability of remov- ing a lot of skin fast. Keep a firm grip on the workpiece and position your hands at a safe distance away when grinding. Avoid wearing gloves, as they may get caught in the grinding wheel and cause even more serious entanglement injuries.

9.UNIVERSAL SUPPORT POSITION. If the universal support or jig is too far away from the wheel, the workpiece may be pulled down, causing loss of control and pulling your hand into the grinding wheel. Keep the the universal support or jig within 1⁄8" from the wheel when operating.

Model T10097 Wet Grinder -5-