ANGLE GRINDER

What this tool is primarily used for:

The Angle Grinder can be used for removing rust, grinding excess slag, or grinding down weld beads. Wire wheels, cutting wheels, sanding discs and flap wheels can also be attached to the grinder for different applications
 

ALWAYS WEAR APPROPRIATE PPE WHEN USING THIS MACHINE

SAFETY FOR THIS MACHINE:

  • DO NOT operate while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication
  • SECURE any loose fitting jewelry or clothing, tie back long hair - they can get caught in moving parts
  • DO NOT modify machine to cut without the safety devices. Guard should be used at all times
  • ALWAYS direc sparks toward the floor and away from other people and yourself
  • INSPECT the grinding wheel for cracks or flaws before use. If a crack of flaw is evident, the wheel must be discarded
  • AVOID bouncing the wheel or giving it rough treatment when in use. If this occurs during operation, stop the tool and inspect the wheel for damage
  • ALWAYS KNOW what type of metal you are grinding
  • ALWAYS unplug this tool before changing discs or wheels
  • REFER to instruction manual for further information (see Studio Technician)

Personal Protection Equipment while working with the Angle Grinder

Head/Face or Eye

Clothing
Hands
Feet
 Ear
Respirator

REQUIRED

leather welding jacket

and

long pants

RECOMMENDED

leather work gloves

REQUIRED

leather top shoes

or

boots

REQUIRED

ear plugs

or

ear muffs

REQUIRED

N95

NO tennis shoes, open toed shoes, or shoes with nylon

grinding generates very high decibles

 

 
 

OTHER THINGS TO REMEMBER WHEN USING THIS MACHINE:

  • Always set this tool on its back when not in use or when grinding wheel is coasting to a stop
  • When using a depressed center grinding wheel, hold the tol so that an angle or about 10º exists between the wheel and the workpiece
  • Do not grind on the very edge of the wheel or use the tool flat on the workpiece
  • Use either the adjustable spanner wrench or grinder wrench to tighten or loosen the clamp nut while engaging the spindle lock
 
Last modified July 25, 2007