Southbend SB1023 - Manual (Page 10)

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For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 Model SB1023 S A F E T Y
Additional Surface Grinder Safety
7. Workpiece Contact : A heavy impact on a
grinding wheel can cause it to break or fly
apart, causing serious personal injuries.
Avoid jamming the workpiece into the
wheel to reduce this risk.
8. Hand/Wheel Contact: Grinding wheels
have the capability of removing a lot
of skin fast. Make sure the workpiece
is securely clamped to the table, then
position your hands a safe distance away
when grinding. Avoid wearing gloves as
they may get caught in the grinding wheel
and cause even more serious entanglement
injuries.
9. Cracked Wheel : Cracked wheels may break
and fly apart during operation. Replace
cracked wheels immediately!
10. Fire Hazard: DO NOT connect a surface
grinder to a dust collection system that is
used with woodworking machines. Sparks
emitted from the grinding process may
ignite wood particles, resulting in fire or
explosion. Only use a metal-specific dust
collection system with this machine.
1. Eye Protection : Grinding causes small
particles to become airborne at a high
rate of speed. ALWAYS wear eye
protection when using this machine.
2. Wheel Speed Rating: Wheels operated at
a faster speed than rated for may break
or fly apart. Before mounting a new
wheel, be sure the wheel
RPM rating is equal or higher than the
speed of the grinder.
3. Wheel Flanges : Only use the flanges
included with the grinder when
mounting wheels. Other flanges may
not properly secure the wheel and could
cause the wheel to fly off or break apart.
4. Ring Test : Perform a "ring test" on
grinding wheels before installation to
ensure that they are safe to use. A wheel
that does not pass the ring test may
break or fly apart during operation.
5. Starting Grinder : If a wheel IS damaged,
it will usually fly apart shortly after
start-up. To protect yourself, always
stand to the side of the grinder when
turning it ON and allow it to gain full
speed before standing in front of it.
6. Lung Protection: Grinding produces
hazardous dust, which may cause long-
term respiratory problems if breathed.
Always wear a NIOSH approved dust
mask or respirator when grinding.