General Instructions for 230V Machines
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The following will enable you to observe good working
practices, keep yourself and fellow workers safe and maintain
your tools and equipment in good working order.
WARNING!! KEEP TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
OUT OF REACH OF YOUNG CHILDREN.
Mains Powered Tools
• Tools are supplied with an attached 13 Amp plug.
• Inspect the cable and plug to ensure that neither are
damaged. Repair if necessary by a suitably qualified person.
• Do not use when or where it is liable to get wet.
Workplace
• Do not use 230V a.c. powered tools anywhere
within a site area that is flooded.
• Keep machine clean.
• Leave machine unplugged until work is about to commence.
• Always disconnect by pulling on the plug body and not the
cable.
• Carry out a final check e.g. check the cutting tool
is securely tightened in the machine and the correct
speed and function set.
• Ensure you are comfortable before you start work,
balanced, not reaching etc.
• Wear appropriate safety clothing, goggles, gloves,
masks etc. Wear ear defenders at all times.
• If you have long hair wear a hair net or helmet to prevent it
being caught up in the rotating parts of the machine.
• Consideration should be given to the removal of rings and
wristwatches.
• Consideration should also be given to non-slip footwear etc.
• If another person is to use the machine, ensure they are
suitably qualified to use it.
• Do not use the machine if you are tired or distracted
• Do not use this machine within the designated safety areas
of flammable liquid stores or in areas where there may be
volatile gases.
• Check cutters are correct type and size, are undamaged
and are kept clean and sharp, this will maintain their
operating performance and lessen the loading on the
machine.
• OBSERVE…. make sure you know what is happening
around you and USE YOUR COMMON SENSE.
KEEP WORK AREA AS UNCLUTTERED AS IS PRACTICAL.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD CHILDREN BE
ALLOWED IN WORK AREAS.
Specific Safety Precautions for Grinding/Sharpening Machines
1. Do not operate your machine until it is completely
assembled and installed according to the instructions.
2. If you are not familiar with the operation of grinding
machines obtain advice from your supervisor or instructor
or another qualified person.
3. Only use a grinding wheel rated at 150rpm with a
1/2”(12.7mm) arbor on this machine.
4. Never use a chipped or cracked wheel. Always inspect the
grinding stone before mounting it on the sharpener. If during
inspection you discover it damaged, replace it immediately.
5. Do not over tighten wheel nuts.
6. Ensure the universal tool bar is tightened so it cannot
move while in use.
7. Never grind on a cold wheel. The grinder should always be
run for at least one minute before applying work to it.
8. Never apply coolant directly to a dry running grinding wheel,
it may cause the bonding to fail. If the work piece becomes hot,
dip it into a water pot to cool it down.
9. Hot sparks are a hazard! Never carry out grinding
operations near flammable gas or liquid.
10. Ensure the flanges furnished with the grinder are used to
the grinding wheel onto the shaft.
11. Avoid awkward hand positions where a sudden slip could
cause the hands to come into contact with a grinding wheel,
wire brush etc.
12. If the wheel requires dressing, dress only the front of
the wheel, do not dress the sides.
13. Do not use any attachments that causes the machine
to vibrate. If, after changing grinding wheels or adding
attachments, the machine does vibrate, remove the recently
replaced item and change again.