ToolMaster TM-U3, Instruction Manual

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Tool & Cutter Grinder Safety Instructions
1. Maintenance.
Make sure the Tool & Cutter Grinder
is turned off and disconnect from the main power
supply and make sure all moving parts have come to
a complete stop before any inspection, adjustment
or maintenance is carried out.
2. Tool & Cutter Grinder Wheel Condition.
A Tool
& Cutter Grinder must be maintained for a proper
working condition. Never operate a Tool & Cutter
Grinder with damaged or badly worn wheels.
Replace if required. Scheduled routine maintenance
should performed on a scheduled basis.
3. Secure your Tool & Cutter Grinder.
Make sure your
Tool & Cutter Grinder is levelled and fixed to the floor
if required.
4. Hand Hazard.
Never place your hands or fingers
between grinding wheel and parts of the machine.
5. Leaving a Tool & Cutter Grinder Unattended.
Always turn the Tool & Cutter Grinder off and make
sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop
before leaving the Tool & Cutter Grinder. Do not
leave the Tool & Cutter Grinder running unattended
for any reason.
6. Avoiding Entanglement.
The Tool & Cutter Grinder
guards must be used at all times. Remove loose
clothing, belts, or jewelry items. Never wear gloves
while machine is in operation. Tie up long hair and
use the correct hair nets to avoid any entanglement
with the Tool & Cutter Grinders moving parts.
7. Understand the machines controls.
Make sure you
understand the use and operation of all controls.
8. Power outage.
In the event of a power failure during
use of the machine, turn off all switches to avoid
possible sudden start up once power is restored.
9. Work area hazards.
Keep the area around the Tool
& Cutter Grinder clean from oil, tools, chips. Pay
attention to other persons in the area and know what
is going on around the area to ensure unintended
accidents.
10. Starting the Tool & Cutter Grinder.
If a wheel is
damaged it may fly apart shortly after start up. To
avoid any injury, always stand out or the grinding
wheel path when turning it on, allow it to gain full
speed and wait for 1 minute before standing in front
of the Tool & Cutter Grinder.
11. Workpiece Handling.
Always make sure the
workpiece is supported & fixed tight. Never load or
unload the workpiece while grinder is still running.
12. Hearing protection and hazards.
Always wear
hearing protection as noise generated from the Tool
& Cutter Grinder and workpiece vibration can cause
permanent hearing loss over time.
13. Eye protection.
Always wear safety glasses
when using this machine. Small particles become
airborne at high speed and can cause serious eye
injury. Use Grinding guards on machine at all times.
14. Coolants.
Always read and understand the user
information listed on the coolant. Some coolants
can be hazardous to your health if not store
correctly.
15. Ensure Grinder is adjusted before operating.
Set
the job up correctly and make sure it is adjusted
before starting. Always remove chuck keys from
chucks.
16. Starting position/speed.
Never turn the Tool &
Cutter Grinder on when the workpiece is resting on
the grinding wheel. Allow wheel to reach full speed
before grinding.
17. Guards.
Do not operate a Tool & Cutter Grinder
without the correct guards in place.
18. Stopping the grinding wheel.
Do not stop or slow
the wheel with your hand or workpiece. Allow the
machine to stop on its own.
19. Dust hazard.
Grinding causes hazardous dust,
which may cause long term respiratory problems if
inhaled. Always wear an approved respirator when
grinding.
20. Call for help.
If at any time you experience
difficulties, stop the machine and call you nearest
branch service department for help.
Machinery House
requires you to read this entire Manual before using this machine.