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W H I T E
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Specific Safety Precautions for Grinding 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 dry grinding wheels or attachments rated higher than 3600 rpm with a
5/8"(16mm) arbor on this machine.
4.
NEVER
use a chipped or cracked wheel. Always inspect each wheel before mounting it
on the grinder. If, during inspection you discover a damaged grinding wheel; replace it
immediately.
5.
DO NOT
over tighten the wheel nut.
6. Always maintain a distance of 2mm or less between the wheel and the tool rest. Adjust
the tool rest as the wheel decreases in size.
7. Ensure the tool rest is tightened so it cannot move while in use.
8.
NEVER
grind on a cold wheel. The grinder should always be run for at least one minute
before applying work to it.
9.
NEVER
grind on the side of the wheel. Always grind on the face of the wheel only.
10.
NEVER
apply coolant directly to a dry grinding wheel, it may cause the bonding to fail.
If the work piece becomes hot, dip it into the water trough to cool it down.
11.
HOT SPARKS ARE A HAZARD! NEVER
carry out grinding operations near flammable
gas or liquid.
12. Always make sure the spark guard and eye shield is in place, that they are properly
adjusted and secured.
13. Keep the sparks guard close to the wheel and re-adjust it as the wheel wears.
14. Ensure the soft washer and the flanges furnished with the grinder, are used to mount
any attachments (grinding wheels, wire brushes, buffing wheels, etc) onto the shaft.
15. Always stand to one side of the grinder when starting the machine.
16. Avoid awkward hand positions where a sudden slip could cause the hands to come into
contact with a grinding wheel, wire brush etc.
17. If the wheel requires dressing, dress only the front of the wheel, do not dress the sides.
18.
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.
19. Grinding creates heat.
DO NOT
touch the work face of the work piece until you are
sure it has cooled down sufficiently.
