Portable Grinders

Abrasive wheels can cause severe injury. Proper storage of new wheels, proper use of wheels and proper maintenance of wheels must be observed.

• Familiarize yourself with the grinder operation before commencing work.
• Ensure proper guards are in place and that, safety glasses, face shields, gloves and safety boots are worn when using portable grinders.
• Never exceed the maximum wheel speed (every wheel is marked). Check the speed marked on the wheel and compare it to the speed on the grinder.
• When mounting the wheels, check them for cracks and defects, ensure that the mounting flanges are clean and the mounting blotters are used. Do not over tighten the mounting nut.
• Before grinding, run newly mounted wheels at operating speed to check for vibrations.
• Do not use grinders near flammable materials.
• Never use the grinder for jobs which it is not designed for, such as cutting