5. HEALTH & SAFETY INFORMATION
8. PREPARING THE GRINDER
8
13
FIG.1
FIG.2
FIG.3
NOTE: Remove the plug from the socket before carrying out
adjustment, servicing or maintenance.
8.3 FITTING TOOL REST - FIGS. 1 - 3
Attach the left hand tool rest
using the bolt
, large
washers
and fixing nut
.
Now adjust the tool rests so there is approximately a 1.5mm
(
1
⁄
16
") gap between the surface of the grinding wheels and
the tool rests, fixing nut
.
NOTE: Ensure the tool rest sits over the guard securing bolt.
Take bolt
and insert through tool rest bracket and tool
rest
location holes.
Fix the tool rest using washer
and nut
(Fig.3).
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).
- Use of personal protective equipment according to the type of machine and type of
application, e.g. eye and face protection, ear protection, respiratory protective
devices, protective footwear, protective gloves and other protective clothing.
- Only grinding operations for which the abrasive product is suitable shall be carried out
(taking into account restrictions of use, safety indications or other information).
- Jamming of the hand-held grinding machine shall be prevented. In the case of
cutting-off with hand-held grinding machines, the abrasive product shall be placed in
the cutting gap in a straight position.
- Before placing the hand-held grinding machine on the workbench or on the floor it
shall be turned off and it shall be ensured that the abrasive product has stopped.
