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Fire Precautions
When using certain power tools inside your house or
workshop general fire precautions should be
observed. As a precaution it is recommended that an
GB
expert is consulted on obtaining and using a suitable
fire extinguisher.
SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
Extreme Caution Required
Be aware that the paint on old metal and wood could
contain high levels of lead. Extreme care should be
taken when sanding painted surfaces. The dust may
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contain LEAD which, if touched, ingested or inhaled
en or
will cause poisoning and can be fatal.
epaired at
Any pre 1960 building may have had paint containing
tool
lead, used on wood or metal structures and surfaces.
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If you suspect paint in your house contains lead seek
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professional help.
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Once lead is in the body it is retained until a fatal level
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is reached. Small amounts of exposure can cause
irreversible brain and nervous system damage. The
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young and unborn are particularly at risk.
WARNING!
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Some wood and wood type products especially MDF
(Medium Density Fibreboard) can produce dust that
can be hazardous to your health. We recommend the
use of an approved face mask with replaceable filters
in any
when using this machine in addition to using the dust
ory other
extraction facility.
on manual
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
and injury
Ensure that power tools are disconnected from the mains
WARNING!
supply when not in use, before servicing, lubricating or making
ed person.
Ensure that power tools are disconnected from the
adjustments and when changing accessories such as blades,
onal and
mains supply when not in use, before servicing,
bits and cutters.
ments.
lubricating or making adjustments and when changing
Always use the correct type of grinding wheel for the type of
ified
operation to be carried out and the material being machined.
accessories such as blades, bits and cutters.
to do so
Do not use a grinding wheel as a cutting disc.
Always use the correct type of grinding wheel for the
Only use grinding wheels that are in good condition. This will
ser.
type of operation to be carried out and the material
improve grinding and reduce the load on the Machine ensuring
being machined. Do not use a grinding wheel as a
a longer life of the grinding wheel and the machine.
cutting disc.
Never use damaged grinding wheels. Grinding wheels that are
protect
Only use grinding wheels that are in good condition.
cracked, chipped or worn could shatter causing injury to the
sheet.
operator and bystanders and damage to the machine.
This will improve grinding and reduce the load on the
Do not use grinding wheels that are larger than specified,
Machine ensuring a longer life of the grinding wheel
only use grinding wheels that are rated for the machine. The
and the machine.
rotational speed shown on the grinding wheel should always
Never use damaged grinding wheels. Grinding wheels
ur house or
be HIGHER than the rotational speed of the Machine. Use only
that are cracked, chipped or worn could shatter causing
be
grinding wheels that are recommended by the manufacturer.
injury to the operator and bystanders and damage to
Always fit the blotter or paper washers on either side of the
ded that an
grinding wheel.
the machine.
g a suitable
When fitting a new wheel ensure blotters are in place, fit
Do not use grinding wheels that are larger than
concave side of washers to face the wheel and tighten the lock
specified, only use grinding wheels that are rated for
nut firmly.
the machine. The rotational speed shown on the
S.
Do not Over tighten (over tightening can crack a grinding
grinding wheel should always be HIGHER than the
wheel). Do not attempt to modify the machine or its accessories
rotational speed of the Machine.
in any way.
wood could
Use only grinding wheels that are recommended by
should be
the manufacturer.
e dust may
Always fit the blotter or paper washers on either side
Never use damaged grinding wheels. Grinding wheels
that are cracked, chipped or worn could shatter causing
injury to the operator and bystanders and damage to
the machine.
Do not use grinding wheels that are larger than
specified, only use grinding wheels that are rated for
the machine. The rotational speed shown on the
Do not use excessive force on the grinding wheel. Only use
grinding wheel should always be HIGHER than the
gradual pressure as this will reduce the wear on the bench
rotational speed of the Machine.
grinder and grinding wheels and increase its efficiency and
operating life.
Use only grinding wheels that are recommended by
Use approved safety glasses or goggles, face mask and if being
the manufacturer.
used for an extended period wear ear defenders.
Always fit the blotter or paper washers on either side
Do not start the machine with the work piece in contact with the
grinding wheel or before checking the position of the tool rest.
Never apply the work piece to the side of the grinding wheel, this
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could cause the grinding wheel to shatter.
Keep Guards in place and in good working order. With the
machine disconnected from the mains supply check that the
guards are secure and fitted correctly.
Always keep the tool rest as close to the grinding wheel as
possible. The gap between the tool rest and the grinding wheel
should be no more than 3mm.
Do not attempt to grind objects that are too small to hold safely.
Do not use the work piece to slow down the grinding wheel once
the machine has been switched off.
Warning!
Do not use Bench Grinders in areas where there is a risk of
explosion or fire from combustible materials, flammable liquids,
paint, varnish, petrol etc. flammable gases and dust of an
explosive nature. As a precaution it is recommended that you
consult an expert on a suitable fire extinguisher and its use.
The metal particles (Sparks) which are produced during grinding
are hot and could ignite any combustible material in the vicinity
of the operation.
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