User’s manual TM200B
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3.2.
PARTICULAR SAFETY INSTRUCTION
Protective devices were designed to protect the operator, as far as possible, when machining a material hazardous for
health or in case dusts are produced. In these cases, always use a dust collection system (optional S2ASP).
This bench grinder was not designed to machine materials producing flammable or explosive dusts, e.g. aluminium,
magnesium and their alloys.
Prior to starting grinding, please wait until the wheels have
reached their maximum speed.
Adjust the protective shield and the spark screen to protect
the operator from spark emissions.
Always wear compulsory convenient PPEs.
Always hold the part to grind, using both hands.
Never hit the wheel or the wire wheel with the part to grind.
Instead, apply a progressive force.
Regularly cool down the part to grind, using a water tank.
Never attempt to touch rotating wheels.
Always wait until all evidence of rotation has ceased, prior to
starting any intervention on the grinder.
Prior to any servicing or maintenance, always switch off and
unplug the grinder.
When continuously operating the grinder, do not touch the
surface of the grinder, as there is a risk of burn.
Never use additional accessories to perform tasks they
were not designed for.
Using improper tools is hazardous.
Never install a wire wheel instead of a wheel, and vice versa.
Never use damaged wheels and wire wheel.
Prior to installing a new wheel, check its condition (See
section 7.5 « Replacing a wheel »).
Always use only wheels and wire wheel s recommended by
SIDAMO. The speed indicated on the wheels must be higher
or equal to the speed indicated on the tool plate.
The wheels and the wire wheel should be always perfectly
clean.
Never attempt to clean rotating wheels and wire wheel.
When cleaning, always using protective goggles and gloves.
Use a brush and a clean and dry cloth.
Never immerse the grinder into water. Never wash it using
water under pressure as water can get into electric parts.
Never use solvent or aggressive detergents.
Store the grinder in a cool place, out of the reach of
children.
Hazards :
Mechanical hazards :
Risk of being entangled when the operator
performs manual machining close to the wheel or
the wire wheel.
Risk of being caught when the operator performs
manual machining between the wheel and other
parts of the grinder, especially when he gets close
to the work piece-holder of between the wheel and
the work piece.
Risk of friction or abrasion when the operator
unintentionally touches the rotating wheel or wire
wheel.
Materials and products :
Risk of breathing poisonous dusts produced by the
wheel or the wire wheel for operators or other
persons authorized to stand by the grinder when
machining or brushing.
The machine falls or rolls over :
Risk of injury for the operator in case the grinder or
the base is not correctly fixed.
3.3.
PROTECTION OF THE OPERATOR
To ensure operator’s safety, make sure that the protective shield and the wheel and wire wheel guards are in place and
in good condition. Make sure that non-working parts are protected by a guard.
This machine was designed to be operated by only one
operator.
The operator should wear adapted Personal Protective
Equipments, such as :
Protective goggles.
Ear protections.
Safety shoes.
Protective gloves.
Breathing protection.
The operator should wear tight clothes and should wear
protective a hair covering to protect long hair, if necessary.
For example, the operator should never wear :
Loose clothes or sleeves.
Bracelets, watch, ring, jewels.
Any other object subjected to be caught or
entangled by moving parts of the machine.