Draper 83591, Instructions For

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5. HEALTH & SAFETY INFORMATION
5.4 SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE CORRECT
USE OF SUPERABRASIVES.
a. General. Superabrasives are breakable and shall therefore be handled with utmost care!
The use of damaged or improperly mounted or used superabrasives is dangerous and can
cause serious injuries.
b. Delivery, handling and storage. Superabrasives shall be handled and transported with
care. Superabrasives shall be stored in such a manner that they are not subjected to
mechanical damages and harmful environmental influences.
c. Selection of superabrasives. Information on the label or the superabrasive as well as
restrictions of use, safety indications or any other instruction shall be followed. In case of
doubt concerning the selection of superabrasives, the user shall request information
from the manufacturer or supplier.
d. Visual inspection and ring test. Superabrasives shall be subjected to a visual inspection as
received before mounting. In a addition, a ring test shall be executed for superabrasives
with vitrified core and abrasive section and D>80mm. Damaged superabrasives shall not
be used.
e. Mounting, before starting and information for grinding. The mounting of superabrasive
shall be carried out according to the instructions provided by both, the superabrasive and
the machine manufacturer. Special attention shall be drawn to the fact that mounting of
superabrasives is to be carried out by a qualified trained person. Each time after
mounting, the superabrasive shall be test run for a reasonable time - the specified
maximum operating speed of the superabrasive shall not be exceeded.
f. Further information. The following instructions shall be observed, supplementary to the
information of the grinding machine:
Observance of the user’s information of grinding machine manufacturer.
Before starting, safety devices shall be mounted to the machine.
No grinding operations without protection by safety devices.
Use of personal protective equipment according to the type of machine and type of
application, e.g. eye and face protection, ear protection, respiratory protection devices,
protective footwear, protective gloves and other protective clothing.
Only grinding operations for which the superabrasive is suitable shall be carried out
(taking into account restrictions of use, safety indications or other information).
In the case of cutting-off with hand-held grinding machines, the superabrasive shall be
placed in the cutting gap in a straight position. Jamming of the hand-held grinding
machine shall be prevented.
Before placing the hand-held grinding machine on the workbench or on the floor it shall
be turned off and it shall be ensured that the abrasive product has stopped.