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RESIDUAL HAZARDS
1. Friction and abrasion arising from contact with the belt surface at the point where it is
exposed for use.
Precaution
- no further enclosure is deemed to be practicable and therefore the appropriate
guides should be used when completing the sharpening operation and, furthermore, care
should be exercised by adopting safe working practice.
2. Trap point in-between the belt and pulley.
Precaution
- fix side guard in position on delivery. This must always be replaced prior to use
whenever belts are changed.
During the belt changing operation, the machine should be disconnected from the electrical
supply with full isolation being retained until the guard is affixed.
The moulded plastic retaining nuts must always be replaced prior to usage.
3. Machines moving or toppling over during usage.
Precaution
- secure the machine to the workbench utilising the four holes in the base plate.
4. Ejection hazards. Small particles may be ejected from the belt and the tool during the
sharpening operation or in the unlikely event of the belt breaking during usage.
Precaution
- wear suitable approved eye protection during usage.
5. Entanglement with buffing and polishing attachments. Precaution - remove jewellery and
watches and avoid loose clothing.
6. Inhalation of dust arising from the abrasive coating on the belt and the tool being sharpened.
Precautions
- the normal usage of the
ProEdge
is such that it is highly unlikely that the dust
hazard would become a health risk. Not withstanding this, repeated and consistent use may
lead to significant volumes of dust arising and it is therefore recommended that for high levels
of usage, the machines should be connected to an appropriate local exhaust ventilation system
(LEV) via the port at the bottom of the existing enclosure guard. Should the machine not be
fitted to LEV, an appropriate cover plate should be fitted over the aperture. Suitable EC
approved (or equivalent) respiratory protection (dust mask) should be worn when grinding
tools.
7. Manual handling - each ProEdge weighs approximately 31lbs (14kg).
Precaution - Care should be exercised when lifting.
