Form Z260
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Date
2017March1/B
250 Snap-on Drive • PO Box 1596 • Murphy, NC 28906 • USA • Phone: 828-835-9765 •www.siouxtools.com
Form Z260
Date 2017March1/B
Page 1 of 4
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Read and understand these instructions before operating this tool.
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Instructions
WARNING
When used improperly power tools can create hazardous situations.
Everyone using, maintaining, changing accessories or working near this tool must read, understand and follow these Safety Instructions!
Improperly used power tools can cause injury or death. Be sure these instructions accompany the tool when passed on to a different user.
Grinder Safety
Sioux power tools may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
Grinders can cause flying particles.
Proper eye protection must be worn at all times by tool user and bystanders. Failure of the workpiece, accessories or the
inserted tool can cause high velocity projectiles.
Flying particles can cause injury.
Power tools generate noise.
Ear protection must be worn when tool noise level exceeds 85 dBA. We also recommend that ear protection be worn when the
tool noise level is below 85 dBA. See the tool’s information sheet for the noise level. A risk assessment and implementation
of controls for noise hazards are essential. Appropriate controls may include damping materials to prevent work pieces from
ringing. Operate and maintain the grinder as recommended in these instructions in order to prevent an unnecessary increase in
noise and vibration levels. Select, maintain, and replace consumables as recommended in their respective instruction manuals
to prevent an unnecessary increase in noise and vibration. Always ensure that the tools muffler material is in place before
operating the tool. If possible, support the tool in a stand, tensioner or balancer. Don’t hold the tool too lightly. Use blotters
where they are provided with the bonded abrasive product.
Prolonged exposure to noise can cause hearing loss.
Tools shall be inspected periodically to verify that the ratings and markings are legible. Do not remove labels. Immediately replace
damaged or missing labels by contacting Sioux Tools.
Power tools vibrate. Vibration exposure can cause disabling damage.
Excessive vibration can cause injury. If numbness, tingling, pain or whitening of the skin occurs, stop using tool and consult
a physician. See the tool’s information sheet for the vibration level. Exposure to vibration can cause disabling damage to
the nerves and blood supply of the hands and arms. Wear warm clothing when working in cold conditions and keep your
hands warm and dry. Do not allow inserted tools to chatter on the work piece as this is likely to cause an increase in vibration.
Support the weight of the tool in a stand or tensioner if possible. Hold the tool with a light but sure grip. Take into account the
need to counter reaction torque but know that risk of vibration and grip force are directly proportional.
Prolonged exposure to vibration can cause injury.
Be aware of repetitive motion hazards.
Operator can experience discomfort in the hands, arms, shoulders, neck or other parts of the body. Use a comfortable, not off-
balance posture. Change posture during extended tasks.
If the operator experiences persistent or recurring discomfort, pain, throbbing, aching, tingling, numbness, burning sensations or
stiffness the operator should seek medical assistance.
Grinders present a risk of entanglement. Use of the tool can expose the operator’s hands to hazards. Wear suitable gloves to protect the hands.
Keep loose hair away from power tools and accessories. Keep hands away from moving parts of the tool and accessories. Do
not wear jewelry, loose clothing, or neckwear around power tools. Keep work area clear of cleaning rags and all items that could
become entangled with the tool.
Entanglements can cause injuries.
Grinders can create projectile hazards.
Failure of the workpiece, accessories or the inserted tool can cause high velocity projectiles. Ensure that the workpiece is
securely fixed. Ensure safe clamping of the abrasive wheel to the grinder. Ensure that the guard is in place, in good condition
and mounted correctly. Check regularly that the speed of the grinder is not higher than that marked on it. Check that the rated
speed of the grinding wheel is higher that the rated speed of the grinder. Check that the grinder flanges and spindle threads are
in good condition and not damaged or worn. Ensure that sparks and grinding debris do not create a hazard.
Be aware of the condition of the grinder, grinding tools and your surroundings to prevent injury.
Using this tool can cause the operator to experience discomfort in the hands, arms, shoulders, neck, and other places.
In order to help prevent this, the operator should find a comfortable working positions that maintains secure grip and footing.
If the operator experiences pain, throbbing, aching, tingling, numbness, burning, or stiffness they should contact both the employer
and a physician.
Grinding operations creates dust. Dust and fumes generated by grinders can cause ill health.
Do not breathe grinding dust. Use approved mask. Risk assessment should include both grinding dust and the potential to
disturb existing dust. Exhaust should be directed so as to minimize the disturbance of existing dust. The priority should always
be to control dust and fumes at the point of emission. Consider dust created by tool and existing dust disturbed. Operate
and maintain the grinder as recommended in these instructions, to minimize dust and fume emission. Maintain all integral
accessories for the collection, extraction or suppression of airborne dust or fumes. Replace consumable tool as recommended
to prevent an increase in dust or fumes. Some dust may be explosive.
Breathing grinding dust can cause injury.
INSTRUCTIONS & SAFETY INFORMATION FOR 1285 SERIES GRINDERS
SERIAL “A”
