It is stronglyNOTrecommended to use abrasive tools lacking the oSa label or the EN13236 compliancy
DO's
DIAMOND BLADES
ARE SAFE IF USED
CORRECTLY
Read the safety instructions provided by the abrasives and equipment supplier
Store diamond blades in dry, frost-free conditions, avoid large temperature variations
Ensure that the product is suitable for its purpose
Handle, store and transport products with care
Disconnect the power to the machine before fitting the diamond blade
Examine all products before mounting and periodically during blade use for possible defects or damage (core flatness, fatigue cracks, undercutting, arbor damage…)
Check that correct mounting devices are used and that they are clean, undistorted and free from burrs
Ensure that work rests are properly adjusted and secure
Always use a correctly designed and adjusted guard (on the blade and belts)
Ensure that the workpiece is secure
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment at all times
Avoid clogging and uneven wear to ensure that the product is working efficiently
Ensure accordance between product direction arrow / machine rotation
Ensure that all machines using abrasives meet the requirements of the current european machinery directives-CE
Be aware of the hazards likely during the use of abrasives and observe the recommended precautions to be taken:
Bodily contact with the abrasive product at operating speed
Injury resulting from product breakage during use
Grinding debris, sparks, fumes and dust generated by the grinding process
Noise
Vibration
DONT's
DIAMOND BLADES ARE DANGEROUS IF ABUSED
Allow untrained people to use abrasives
Use a product that is damaged or one which has been dropped
Use a product if it cannot be properly identified
Use a machine that is not in good working order or one with defective parts
Force the abrasive onto the mounting device or modify the size of the mounting hole
Exceed the maximum operating speed marked on the product
Apply shock or excessive force to the product or let it overheat
Use mounting flanges which are not clean and flat
Tighten the mounting device excessively
Start the machine until the guard is in place and fastened securely
Continue to use a product if vibration occurs, true or replace it
Grind on the part of the product which is not designed for the operation
Start the machine with the workpiece in contact with the abrasive product
Grind material for which the product is not designed
Stop the abrasive by applying pressure to its surface, let it stop naturally
Exceed permissible rotation speeds: refer to values engraved on product