5. HEALTH & SAFETY INFORMATION
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– Never use the tool without a guard.
– Do not use separate reducing bushings or adapters to adapt large hole abrasive wheels.
– For tools intended to be fitted with threaded hole wheel, ensure that the thread in the
wheel is long enough to accept the spindle length.
– Check that the work piece is properly supported.
– Ensure that sparks resulting from use do not create a hazard e.g. do not hit persons, to
ignite flammable substances.
– Ensure that ventilation openings are kept clear when working in dusty conditions. If it
should become necessary to clear dust, first disconnect the tool from the mains supply
(use non metallic objects) and avoid damaging internal parts.
– Always use eye and ear protection.
– Personal protective equipment such as dust mask, gloves, helmet and apron should be
worn.
– The wheel continues to rotate after the tool is switched off.
5.3 SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE CORRECT USE OF
ABRASIVE PRODUCTS
a). General. Bonded abrasive products are breakable and shall therefore be handled with
utmost care. The use of damaged or improperly mounted or used abrasive products is
dangerous and can cause serious injuries.
b). Delivery, handling and storage. Abrasive products shall be handled and transported with
care. Abrasive products shall be stored in such a manner that they are not subjected to
mechanical damaged and harmful environmental influences.
c). Selection of the abrasive product. Information on the label or the abrasive product as well
as restrictions of use, safety indications or any other instructions shall be followed. In case
of doubt concerning the selection of abrasive products, the user shall request information
from the manufacturer or supplier.
d). Visual inspection and ring test. Abrasive products shall be subjected to a visual inspection
as received before mounting. In addition, a ring test shall be executed for vitrified wheels
with D>80mm. Damaged abrasive products shall be destroyed.
e). Mounting before starting and information for grinding. The mounting of abrasive
products shall be carried out according to the instructions provided by both the wheel
and the machine manufacturer. Mounting of abrasive products shall be carried out by a
qualified trained person. Each time after mounting, the wheel shall be test run for a
reasonable time - the specified maximum operating speed of the wheel shall not be
exceeded.
f). Further information. The following instructions shall be observed, supplementary to the
information contained in the instruction for use of the grinding machine:
– Observance of the user’s information from the grinding machine manufacturer.
– Safety devices shall be mounted to the machine and shall be secured.
– No grinding operations without protection by safety devices (use guard when
grinding).
