Angle Grinder

SAFETY OPERATING PROCEDURES ( P o r t a b l e E q u i p m en t )

DO NOT use this power tool unless a teacher has instructed

you in its safe use and operation and has given permission.
Safety glasses must be worn at all times in work areas. Appropriate footwear with substantial uppers must be worn. #ings and $ewellery must not be worn. PRE-OPERATIONA !A"ET# $%E$&!
'. (se only in designated grinding area ) erect screens if necessary. *. E+amine the power cord, e+tension lead, plugs, soc-ets and power outlet for damage. .. Ensure that the grinding disc, guard and attachments /including handle0 are secure and correctly fitted. 1. Inspect the grinding disc for damage. 2o not use damaged grinding disc. 3. Always inspect the wor- piece to ensure that there aren4t any items which might damage the grinding wheel or cause in5ury to the operator. 6. !ecure and support the wor- piece using clamps, 7ench vices, etc.

Long and loose hair must be contained. lose fitting!protecti"e clothing must be worn. %earing protection must be worn when using this machine.

OPERATIONA !A"ET# $%E$&!

'. *. .. 1. 3. Ensure all other students are clear of the immediate wor- area. &eep fingers and hands 8 power cords clear of the grinding disc. Never ma-e ad5ustments while the angle grinder is running. 2o not switch off the angle grinder when it is under load, e+cept in an emergency. Allow angle grinder to reach operating speed 7efore applying to wor- piece 8 increase load gradually. 6. 2o not lift or drag angle grinders 7y the cord. 9. &eep fle+i7le electrical cords clear of oil, grease, machines and sources of heat. :. ;e aware of flying spar-s. %old grinder so that spar-s fly away from you, other people and flamma7le materials. <. 2o not leave the angle grinder running 8 only use the grinder when hand held. '=. 2o not touch the wor- piece immediately after grinding operation as it may 7e e+tremely hot.

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'. *. .. 1. Avoid trip ha?ards 8 prevent damage to electrical cord@s. 2o not wal- on, wheel o75ects over, or drop materials @ tools on fle+i7le electrical cords. $lean 7ench and wor- area 8 place all waste material in 7in. Return angle grinder 8 rolled up e+tension leads to storage area.

POTENTIA RI!&! AN2 %AAAR2!

Boving and rotating parts Bovement of wor- piece Inhalation of fumes and dust particles ;urns from hot materials or friction Electrocution from power faults, faulty eCuipment or incorrect use

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