Safety Warnings For Bench Grinders - Truper ESBA-1-1/4X10 Instructivo

Safety Warnings for the
Use of Bench Grinders
Choose the Right Grinding Wheel
CAUTION
• Never try to use wheels with diameters
bigger than the size appropriate for the tool.
WARNING • Never use wheels that are damaged
or in bad repair. Otherwise they could break and get
thrown out towards the operator.
WARNING • Use wheels or accessories only for
1 750 RPM speeds or higher.
CAUTION • Use only wheels or accessories with an
orifice matching the tool axis.
CAUTION
• Use only wheels or accessories specific
for the material to be used.
Before Operating the Bench Grinder
• Spare some time to assess the work to be made. Double
check you take all the necessary cautions before starting to
grind.
• Plan ahead the way to hold the work piece. Avoid
positions which could make you lose control over your
hands. If there is a sudden slip the hand could make
contact with the moving disc.
DANGER • Remove all the wrenches from the tool.
Otherwise the wrenches may be shot with great force
causing severe injuries to the operator.
• Double check the disc guard is in
WARNING
good repair and correctly fastened. The tool shall not be
used without the guard.
CAUTION
• Verify the disc is not broken or cracked.
Hit lightly the disc with a wood hammer. The sound will tell
you if it's cracked. Replace immediately a broken disc
before operating the tool.
DANGER • Double check the switch is OFF before
connecting the tool. Otherwise it will run unexpectedly
causing severe injuries.
CAUTION • Turn on the tool 30 seconds before
using to detect considerable vibrations or any type of
unusual movement. If detected, disconnect the tool and go
to a Authorized Service Center.
CAUTION • Verify the disc runs freely. Do not
tighten the disc too much. Otherwise it could break.
WARNING • Top work with small work pieces fix
them with clamps or vices. Never use your hands to hold
pieces.
While Operating the Bench Grinder
• Keep your fingers in a safe distance away from the
grinding disc.
CAUTION • Do not start the tool when the disc is
making contact with the work piece.
WARNING
• Wear safety eyeglasses, gloves
and apron when operating the tool.
WARNING • Keep the cable or extension cable
behind the tool to prevent accidentally damage the cable
with the disc.
CAUTION
• Do not touch the disc or the work
piece immediately after grinding. Manipulate them only
when cooled down. Do not try to cool down the disc or
piece using water or oil.
WARNING • Verify the tool is disconnected before
checking, adjusting or replacing the disc.
DANGER • Sparks coming out from grinding can
be dangerous if adequate measures are not taken.
Double check sparks do not come into contact with skin
or flammable substances.
DANGER • Do not stretch over the machine to
overreach. Use a safe posture and always keep good
footing.
• The feed direction of the work piece shall be directed
against the disc rotation.
• Prevent damages due to jamming, sliding or movement
of the work piece. Make sure all the vices and locks are
tight and that no part has excessive movement.
• If a small piece gets stuck inside the guard turn off the
machine immediately, disconnect from the power outlet
and wait until all the mobile parts stop completely before
trying to remove the stuck piece.
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