Safety Rules To Be Observed Before And During Use - GEISMAR STUMEC MP.12 Instruction Manual

1.4.2 Safety rules to be observed before and during use of the "MP.12"-type grinder
All personnel using this equipment must wear the clothing listed in paragraph §1.3 "General safety instructions / The operator and his environment"
masks or goggles, helmet, smock, fire-proof gaiters or boots.
Use of protection to avoid inhaling the grinding dust is also recommended.
Do not use grind ing wheels that are damaged or have cracks or splits.
For all new or re-assembled grinding wheels, run the engine freely for 30 seconds with all personnel at a distance
(apart from the operator, who must stay at the controls outside of the grinding wheel's path of rotation, ready to stop the engine if necessary).
When grinding, do not stand in front of the grinding sparks. If necessary, position a screen to block the front jet of sparks to prevent them from reaching
hazardous areas (risk of brush fire in summer).
Do not strike the grinding wheel while it is in use: this may cause it to burst apart.
Make sure the grinding wheel never comes into contact with a sleeper or ballast, or any other foreign body.
Before starting the machine, make sure it is in good condition and the protective hood of the grinding wheel is properly attached. Never modify the
machine.
Install a new hood each time the grinding wheel bursts, and each time there appears to be less resistance.
Regularly measure the rotation speed of the grinding wheel and the engine, in particular after reassembling the machine, and correct it if necessary.
Only use authorised grinding wheels , for both the dimesnsions and the composition.
Never use grinding wheels at speeds greater than the maximum speed recommended by the manufacturer, which must be marked on each grinding wheel.
Before taking the machine off the tracks, or between two series of grinding that require movement, stop the engine and raise the grinding wheel so that it is
hidden inside the protective covering.
Of which the maximum rated speed is higher than the maximum running speed of the grinder holding shaft,
which is marked on the machine.
Of which the outside diameter is less than or equal to the maximum authorized diameter,
which is marked on the machine.
Autorized by the regulation in application for this type of machine
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ONLY USE GRINDERS:
IN ORDER NOT TO DAMMAGE THE ENGINE :
- Do NOT tilt the grinder more than 10° from the vertical, opposite side of the
operator. When the machine is tilted excessively and the crutch touches the
ground, the engine stops
- Check that the oil pressure does not exceed 1,5 bar or 22 Psi
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