Safety And Operating Instructions - Atlas Copco GTG40 F085-18 Product Instructions

GTG40 F085-18
Safety instructions
Important information for safer grinding
This manual follows the EC Machines Directive re-
garding operator's instructions and relevant parts of
standards from CEN TC 255 "Hand-held power
driven non-electric tools – Safety".
These instructions concern operation, handling of
machine, inserted tool and equipments as well as
maintenance.
Neglect to follow these long established recom-
mendations may cause serious hazards.
Make sure that the operator has fully understood
the following recommendations and has full access
to them.
T pay strict attention to following measures the
operator has to take in order to avoid risks
of misuse or accident.
Installation
Follow the instructions for air preparation given in
the written instructions supplied with the machine.
When lubrication is recommended – use recom-
mended lubricants only.
Check hose size and air pressure. The air pressure
at the tool inlet with the grinder running shall not
exceed the maximum operating pressure 7 bar - 700
kPa - 100 psig or lower if other specified.
Avoid the risk of whipping hose – regularly check
hose, hose fitting and clamp conditions.
Check that the exhaust air is directed away to
avoid blowing dust or air from the work piece onto
the operator or other persons. Arrange for barriers if
possible.
When necessary, use exhaust hose and arrange for
dust collection.
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Pneumatically driven power tools are not
generally insulated for coming into contact
with electric power sources.
Explosive atmosphere must not be ignited –
to prevent injury and property loss from fire
use other non sparking process.
Correct use of grinder
Follow the information concerning intended applic-
ations and grinding wheels and accessories to be
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Safety and operating instructions

used given in the written instructions supplied with
the machine.
Avoid misuse
• do not use abrasive wheels with lower maximum
working speed than rated spindle speed
• do not use circular saw blades or other cutters than
the abrasive wheels or brushes specified
• do not use the grinder without a wheel guard
• do not attach bonded abrasive wheels to a sander
without a wheel guard
• Do not side grind with cutting off wheels and
straight wheels or with inside of cup wheels
• do not manipulate speed of grinder
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The tool must not be modified for product li-
ability and safety reasons.
Avoid accidents when using the machine
Potential injuries:
Eye injuries due to sparks, chips or wheel fragments
– always wear approved eye protection to prevent
vision loss.
Cutting or severing.
Drawing in or trapping of loose hair and clothing.
Disintegrating abrasive wheel may cause even
fatal injuries.
Keep wheel guard.....
... in place and correctly mounted.
... in good condition and regularly inspected, do
not reuse a guard suspected to a wheel failure.
Grinding wheel
Learn handling and storing of abrasive wheels.
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