Parts Page Reorder No. PD01•71
Effective August, 2001
1Hp Type 1 Wheel Grinders
Governor Controlled
Air Tool Manual – Safety, Operation and Maintenance
Models:
52373 – 12,000 RPM
4" Dia. x 3/8" x 1/4" Wide
Reinforced Grinding Wheel
52374 – 15,000 RPM
4" Dia. x 3/8" x 1/4" Wide
Reinforced Grinding Wheel
SAFETY LEGEND
WARNING
WARNING
Read and understand tool manual to reduce risk
of injury to operator, visitors, and tool.
WARNING
Eye protection must be worn at all times, eye
protection to conform to ANSI Z87.1.
WARNING
Respiratory protection to be used when exposed
to contaminants that exceed the applicable
threshold limit values required by law.
WARNING
Practice safety requirements. Work alert,
have proper attire, and do not operate tools under
the influence of alcohol or drugs.
WARNING
Ear protection to be worn when exposure to sound,
exceeds the limits of applicable Federal, State or
local statues, ordinances and/or regulations.
WARNING
Air line hazard, pressurized supply lines and flexible
hoses can cause serious injury. Do not use dam-
aged, frayed or deteriorated air hoses and fittings.
Read and understand this tool manual before operating your air tool. Follow all safety rules for the protection of operating person-
nel as well as adjacent areas. Always operate, inspect and maintain this tool in accordance with the American National Safety
Institute (ANSI) Safety Code for Portable Air Tools – B186.1. For additional safety information, refer to Safety Requirements for the
Use, Care and Protection of Abrasive Wheels – ANSI B7.1, Code of Federal Regulation – CFR 29 Part 1910, European Committee for
Standards (EN) Hand Held Non-Electric Power Tools – Safety Requirements and applicable State and Local Regulations.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Carefully Read all instructions before operating or servicing any Dynabrade
®
Abrasive Power Tool.
Products offered by Dynabrade are not to be modified, converted or otherwise altered from the original design without expressed written consent from Dynabrade, Inc.
Tool Intent: Abrasive Type 1 Wheel Grinders are ideal for cleaning metal before welding, grind and smooth weld seams, remove imperfections, smooth surfaces prior to
painting or plating. Ideal for foundries, welding shops, fabrication plants, steel mills and shipyards.
Do Not Use Tool For Anything Other Than Its Intended Applications.
Training: Proper care, maintenance, and storage of your tool and abrasive wheels will maximize performance.
• Employer's Responsibility – Provide operators with safety instructions and training for safe use of tools and accessories.
Accessory Selection:
• Only use reinforced type 1 wheels.
• Abrasive/accessory RPM (speed) rating MUST be approved for AT LEAST the tool RPM rating.
• Before mounting an abrasive wheel or accessory, visually inspect for defects. Do not use defective wheels or accessories.
• Mount only recommended accessories. See back page of manual and Dynabrade catalog.
• Follow tool specifications before choosing size and type of accessory.
• Only use recommended fittings and air line sizes. Air supply hoses and air hose assemblies must have a minimum working pressure rating of 150 PSIG (10 bars, g) or 150
percent of the maximum pressure produced in the system, whichever is higher. (See tool Machine Specifications table.)
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Warning: Always wear eye protection. Operator of tool is responsible for following: accepted eye, face, respiratory, hearing and body protection.
Always use wheel guard. Make sure it is positioned to best protect the operator and make sure it is securely fastened. Wheel guards that have been subject to a
wheel breaking must be replaced.
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SAVE THIS DOCUMENT, EDUCATE ALL PERSONNEL
