Basic Safety Rules for the Use of Grinding Wheels and Bonded Abrasives

DO: * Read the Safety documents published by relevant bodies: FEPA Safety code, Health and Safety authorities. * Carefully inspect the products when received for defects: damaged packages, cracks.

* Handle with care and store in an appropriate place.

 * Select he product suited to the application.

* Inspect the product before mounting on the machine: visual inspection and ring test when applicable.

 * Make sure the product is adapted to the machine: dimensions

* maximum rotational frequency:

* machine max. RPM shall never exceed max. RPM marked on the wheel.

* Carefully mount on the machine following machine builder instructions and wheel marking.

* Install and close all safety devices: guards, screens etc.

* Start the machine and run it idle for at least 30 seconds, with all personnel away, every time a new or used wheel is mounted.

 * Operate the machine according to machine and wheel instructions.

 DON'T : * Run a wheel at a rotational frequency higher that the maximum RPM marked on the wheel or its label.

 * Force the wheel on the mounting device: machine shaft, flange spigot etc.

* Modify, enlarge, wheel bore.

 * Grind on the side of a wheel which is not designed for this operation.

* Abuse a wheel with too much grinding pressure, shocks etc.

* Dress the wheel with an inadequate tool. For more complete information see the safety recommendations for general applications or for hand held machines.