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Abrasive Grinding Wheel Safety

Caution! IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION on Abrasives: Abrasive Cut-Off Wheels, Abrasive Grinding Discs for Metal Fabricating
Abrasive Cut-Off wheels, metal cutting abrasives and metal grinding abrasive discs work under high speed rotation.
Improper operation may cause Abrasive cut-off wheels or Abrasive Grinding Discs breakage, property damage or serious injury.
Comply with ANSI Safety Code B7.1 and OSHA regulations. Use Safety Goggles and machine guards.
Goggles Face Shield Ear Protection Gloves
 
DO:
  • Always handle and store Abrasive grinding wheels in a careful manner.
  • Visually inspect all Abrasive grinding wheels before mounting for possible damage in transit. Resinoid can only be checked visually for possible damage.
  • Make sure maximum operating speed of machine. Do not exceed speed marked on abrasive grinding wheels.
  • Check mounting flanges for equal size, relieved as required and correct diameter.
  • Use mounting blotters as required by ANSI standards.
  • Use safety guard that covers a minimum half of abrasive grinding wheel.
  • Allow newly mounted abrasive grinding wheel to run at operating speed, with guard in place for at least one minute before grinding.
  • Wear safety glasses, gloves and necessary protection equipments.
  • Turn off coolant before stopping grinding to avoid creating an out-of-balance wheel.
  • Follow common sense safety considerations.
DO NOT:
  • Do not use a abrasive metal grinding wheel that has been dropped or appears to have been abused.
  • Do not force a abrasive grinding wheel onto machine or alter size of the mounting hole. Don't use a abrasive grinding wheel that fits the arbor too loosely. If the abrasive grinding wheel doesn't fit the machine, get one that fits correctly.
  • Do not exceed maximum operating speed for the abrasive grinding wheel.
  • Do not use mounting flange on which bearing surface is not clean, flat, smooth.
  • Do not tighten mounting nut excessively.
  • Do not grind on the edge of the abrasive grinding wheel unless the wheel is specifically designed for the purpose.
  • Do not start the machine unless all guards are in place.
  • Do not use on any machine that is not properly designed for application of the abrasive grinding wheel.
  • Do not jam working object into abrasive grinding wheel.
  • Do not stand directly in front of running machine.
  • Do not use on material which is not designed for.
  • Do not use relieved or recessed flanges with threaded hole cup wheels, cones or plugs
  • Do not touch a abrasive grinding wheel just been used since it might be very hot.

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