7.
USE SAFETY GLASSES
• Everyday eyewear does not feature impact resistance lenses, and they are NOT safety glasses
8.
WEAR DUST MASK
• Some dust created by grinding activities may contain chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other harm.
Provide adequate ventilation.
9.
SPARK AND DEBRIS ARRESTING APPARATUS
• To further reduce the exposure you may wish to connect an apparatus to the machine to contain dust and debris/spark
arresting device to suppress sparks thereby limiting human inhalation risk, and risk of fire or explosion
10.
KEEP ALL GUARDS IN PLACE AND PROPERLY ADJUSTED
• Keep all guards in place and in working order.
• Do not reach inside the safety guards while the machine is running.
• Do not operate this machine if the gap (nip point) between a moving belt, wheel or disc and the work support surface
exceeds 1/8 inch or 3.175 mm
• Never position the work rest table at an acute angle between the top of the work rest table and the moving belt or
wheel. Doing so will create “nip point” that can cause serious injury should an operators body part become entangled
(pulled into) the nip point created by this acute angle.
• Do not operate this machine if the gap between the moving abrasive belt, disc or wheel and the adjacent face of the
work rest (or table) will permit passage of the work piece through the gap (nip point). Note, however, that certain
alloys such as titanium may create conditions where grinding debris can accumulate in a tight gap creating a potential
fire hazard. When in doubt consult with your safety officer. Failure to observe this warning may result in the work
piece or other item being caught in this gap. And/or being forcibly ejected. Failure to heed this warning may cause
serious bodily harm to the operator and/or bystanders. Never use this equipment if you are not properly trained in its
operation and/or safe use. If in doubt stop and ask for guidance.
11.
AVOID CONTACT WITH THE BELT
• The abrasive belt when running is an aggressive cutting tool.
Use work piece holding devices when ever possible that diminish the possibility that persons will come in contact with
moving machine pieces, or spark/debris output from the machine.
12.
SECURE THE GRINDER
• Bolt the grinder securely to the stand or other stable surface to avoid tipping when unit is in operation.
13.
BEFORE SERVICING
• Disconnect the grinder from the power source.
14.
NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED
• Turn power off. Don’t leave until the grinder comes to a complete stop.
15.
DO NOT USE NEAR FLAMMABLE MATERIALS
• Sparks from the grinder can cause fires.
16.
HOLD MATERIAL TIGHTLY
• Always hold the work piece firmly when grinding and apply steady pressure.
• Use work piece holding devices when ever possible that diminish the possibility that persons will come in contact
with moving machine pieces, or spark/debris output from the machine.
17.
DO NOT USE DAMAGED BELTS
• Belts that show wear should be discarded.
18.
AVOID USING DIRECTIONAL BELTS
• Using belts with a butt joint will out perform belts that have a lap joint and also do not require directional installation.
• Lap joint style belts are prone to separation.
