HELPLINE NO 08454 505299
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ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
8. Periodically check that all nuts, bolts and
other fixings are properly tightened.
9. Do not use a wheel that has received a
blow, especially to the side of the wheel.
10. Replace a cracked or suspect wheel.
11. Always allow a new wheel to run for a
few minutes at full speed before using it.
Stand to one side at start up.
12. Check that the wheel rotates freely each
time before start up.
13. Do not use the grinder unless all the
guards are properly fitted and secure.
14. Check that the tool rests are properly
adjusted before commencing use.
15. Do not overload the grinder. Allow the
grinder to run at full speed, or close to
full speed during use.
16. Never apply excessive pressure to the
wheel. It might shatter causing personal
injury.
17. Make sure that the wheel is not in
contact with the work when you start the
grinder.
18. When using the grinder, use safety
equipment including safety goggles or
shield, ear protection, dust mask and
protective clothing including safety
gloves.
19. The adjustment of the spark arrestor
shall be made frequently ,so as to
compensate the wear of the wheel,
keeping the distance between the guard
and the wheel as small as possible, but
in any case not greater than 2 mm.
20. The adjustment of the work rest shall be
done gradually so as to compensate the
wear of the wheel, keeping the distance
between the work rest and the wheel as
small as possible, but in any case not
greater than 2 mm.
Instruction for the safe use, handling and
storage of abrasive wheels taking into
account the requirements of the CEN standard
for abrasive products for the type of tool
covered by this standard. It is assumed that
wheels will not be dressed.
If wheel dressing is intended then suitable
precautions should be taken;
If the grinder is intended to be bolted down,
an instruction requesting it to be secured to
a suitable work surface.
For bench grinders and combined bench
grinders equipped with straight-sided
flanges, the recommended values of the
thickness T and the diameter of the hole
see the technical data;
For combined bench grinders, to always
keep the brush assembled on the spindle
in order to limit the risk of contact with the
rotating spindle.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR
BENCH GRINDERS
1. Always remove the plug from the mains
socket before making any adjustments
or maintenance, including changing the
wheel.
2. Always wear eye protection and check
that the eye shields on the grinder are
properly adjusted.
3. Always turn the grinder off when it is not
in use and never leave it unattended
without first switching off and removing
the power plug. Never leave the grinder
until the grinding wheels have come to a
complete stop.
4. Make sure that any replacement wheel
is rated at 3000RPM or higher.
5. Do not let anyone under 18 years operate
this tool.
6. Rags, cloths, cord, string and the like
should never be left around the work area.
7. If you are interrupted when operating the
tool, complete the process and switch off
before looking up.
