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CUTTING-OFF
& GRINDING
WHEELS
WORKPLACE CONDITIONS
Safe operations depend on a clean and tidy working environment. Adequate working space, good lighting
and heating should be available. All relevant local, national and international regulations must be followed.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Cutting-off and grinding wheels should only be used for materials they are suitable for.
This is shown by means of pictograms on the product, on the packaging and in the catalogue.
Cutting-off
When cutting-off, keep the wheel straight in the cut and add only radial pressure to the wheel.
Grinding
When grinding keep the wheel at an angle of 20/30 degrees or more to the work piece.
PERSONAL PROTECTION
Safety goggles, ear defenders, safety gloves, dust masks and, if conditions are severe, additional face protection.
Leather aprons and safety shoes must be worn.
PROTECTION OF THE WORKPIECE
Hand-held grinders should be used in such a manner that sparks fly away from the operators body
and any flammable material.
SAFETY GUARDS
The wheel guard of the machine must be in position and securely fixed.
STOPPING THE MACHINE
Switch off the machine and allow the wheel to stop completely before placing it on a bench or on the floor.
Never bring the wheel to rest by applying pressure to the wheel surface.
PERSONAL PROTECTION
Mouth
Protection
Wear
Gloves
Eye
Protection
Ear
Protection
Read
Instruction
Not
for Side
Grinding
Do not use
Damaged
Wheel