For your safety you should ensure that you are fully aware of how to safely use cutting-off and grinding wheels
DO's CUTTING-OFF AND GRINDING WHEELS ARE SAFE IF USED CORRECTLY | -
Always handle and store wheels carefully. All cutting and grinding wheels should be placed on top of each other or stored in the original packaging. -
Always visually inspect all wheels before mounting for possible damage in transit. -
Always use a safety guard and ensure that it is correctly positioned and securely fitted. -
lt should cover at least one half of the wheel and protect the operator in the unlikely event of a wheel breakage. -
Always switch ‘OFF’ the power at supply source and/or remove the plug from the socket before changing the wheel. -
Always use the tools supplied by the machine manufacturer to change the wheel. -
Always ensure that the speed of the machine does not exceed the operating speed marked on the wheel. -
Allow newly mounted wheels to run at operating speed, with the guard in place, for a reasonable time before cutting or grinding. -
Always wear EYE PROTECTION. -
Always wear appropriate safety clothing such as DUST MASK, GLOVES, EAR PROTECTION, OVERALLS AND SAFETY SHOES. -
Always secure the workpiece firmly while it is being cut or ground. -
Grind at an angle above 30 degrees to the workpiece with a depressed centre grinding wheel. -
Keep the working area around cutting and grinding operations clear. |
DONT's CUTTING-OFF AND GRINDING WHEELS ARE DANGEROUS IF ABUSED | -
Store wheels in a damp atmosphere or in extreme temperatures. -
Mount a damaged wheel. -
EVER exceed the maximum operating speed marked on the wheel. -
Force a wheel onto a machine spindle. -
Tighten the mounting nut or locking flange excessively. Doing so can distort the flanges. -
Use a machine which is not in good mechanical condition. -
Use a machine without a wheel guard. -
Use wheels without proper ventilation or dust protection equipment. -
Stop the wheel by applying pressure to the periphery or face. Always switch the machine off and allow the wheel to stop revolving. -
Allow the wheel to be trapped or pinched in the cut. -
Apply excessive pressure onto the wheel so that the driving motor slows down. -
Grind on the side of cutting-off wheels. -
Grind with a depressed centre grinding wheel at an angle below 30° to the workpiece. |
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