General Safety Instructions For Grinders - Hitachi G 13SE3 Handling Instructions Manual

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GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR GRINDERS

— Check that speed marked on the wheel is equal to or greater than the rated speed
of the grinder;
— Ensure that the wheel dimensions are compatible with the grinder;
— Abrasive wheels shall be stored and handled with care in accordance with
manufacturer's instructions;
— Inspect the grinding wheel before use, do not use chipped, cracked or otherwise
defective products;
— Ensure that mounted wheels and points are fi tted in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions;
— Ensure that blotters are used when they are provided with the bonded abrasive
product and when they are required;
— Ensure that the abrasive product is correctly mounted and tightened before use
and run the tool at no-load for 30 seconds in a safe position, stop immediately if
there is considerable vibration or if other defects are detected. If this condition
occurs, check the machine to determine the cause;
— If a guard is equipped with the tool never use the tool without such a guard;
— When using an abrasive cutting wheel, be sure to attach the
wheel guard for cutting wheel (sold separately) over the
standard-accessory wheel guard. (Fig. 1);
— Do not use separate reducing bushings or adapters to adapt
large hole abrasive wheels;
— For tools intended to be fi tted with threaded hole wheel,
ensure that the thread in the wheel is long enough to accept
the spindle length;
— Check that the work piece is properly supported;
— Do not use cutting off wheel for side grinding;
— Ensure that sparks resulting from use do not create a hazard e.g. do not hit
persons, or ignite fl ammable substances;
— Ensure that ventilation openings are kept clear when working in dusty conditions, if
it should become necessary to clear dust, fi rst disconnect the tool from the mains
supply (use non metallic objects) and avoid damaging internal parts;
— Always use eye and ear protection. Other personal protective equipment such as
dust mask, gloves, helmet and apron should be worn;
— Pay attention to the wheel that continues to rotate after the tool is switched off .
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