Bench Grinder Safety - Porter-Cable PCXB515BG Instruction Manual

SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR
THIS BENCH GRINDER
1. Wear eye protection that complies
with ANSI Z87.1 specifications.
2. Use grinding wheels suitable for the
speeds of the grinder.
3. Stand beside the bench grinder during
start-up, not facing directly in front.
4. Do not remove the wheel guard.
5. Do not use the grinding wheel to cut
anything.
6. Do not use anything to stress the grinding
wheel.
7. Use a grinding wheel dressing tool to
shape or remove glaze from grinding
wheels.
8. Adjust distance between wheel and tool
rest to maintain 1/8 inch (3.2 mm) or less
separation as the diameter of the wheel
decreases with use.
9. Connect to a supply circuit protected by a
circuit breaker or time-delay fuse.
10. Secure the bench grinder to its supporting
surface to prevent the grinder from tipping
over, sliding, or walking on its supporting
surface.
A. Replace a cracked wheel immediately.
B. Always use the guards and eye
shields.
C. Do not overtighten the wheel nut.
D. Use only flanges furnished with this
grinder.
11. Always inspect grinding wheels prior
to use for cracks, missing pieces, etc.
Replace wheel immediately before use.
12. USE ONLY GRINDING WHEELS that
comply with ANSI B7.1 and rated greater
than 3450 RPM.

BENCH GRINDER SAFETY

13. GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL
SHOCK by preventing body contact with
grounded surfaces. For example: pipes,
radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures.
14. DO NOT use wheels with incorrect size
holes. NEVER use wheel washers or wheel
screws that are defective or incorrect, and
NEVER touch a grinding wheel or other
moving parts.
15. NEVER reach to pick up a workpiece, a
piece of scrap, or anything else that is in
or near the grinding path of the wheel.
16. AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND
HAND POSITIONS where a sudden slip
could cause your hand to move into the
wheel. ALWAYS make sure you have good
balance.
17. NEVER stand or have any part of your
body in line with the path of the wheel.
18. DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES
NOT TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have
defective switches replaced by an
authorized service center.
19. DO NOT TURN THE MOTOR SWITCH
ON AND OFF RAPIDLY. This could
cause the wheel to loosen and create
a hazard. Should this ever occur, stand
clear and allow the wheel to come to a
complete stop. Disconnect your grinder
from the power supply and retighten the
wheel nut securely.
20. RISK OF INJURY DUE TO ACCIDENTAL
STARTING. Do not use in an area where
children may be present.
21. NEVER START THE GRINDER when the
wheel is in contact with the workpiece.
22. SECURE WORK. Always hold the
workpiece firmly against the work rest.
23. DO NOT USE THE BENCH GRINDER if
the flange nut or clamp nut is missing or if
the spindle shaft is bent.
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