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Ensure the direction of travel for the belt is commensurate with the task being performed.
All dusts should be considered harmful to human health. Suitable respirators should be worn
whenever using the belt grinder. Some dusts may cause allergic reactions to skin and surface
membranes.
Do not wear gloves while operating grinders.
Do not turn on grinders with the workpiece in contact with the abrasive grinding surface.
When operating disc grinders, only grind on the portion of the disc rotating in a downwards
direction.
Never leave the grinder running whilst unattended.
The grinder is a hand hazard. Keep fingers and hands clear of moving parts and moving
abrasive surfaces.
1.3. Dust Extraction Systems
WARNING:
Dust extraction systems may present a fire hazard when grinding metallic materials due to
potential build-up of hot/inflammable grinding debris.
