Southbend 6" x 18" SURFACE GRINDER SB1029 - Manual (Page 10)

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For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 Model SB1029 S A F E T Y
Additional Surface Grinder Safety
6. Cracked Wheel : Cracked wheels may break
and fly apart during operation, increasing
the risk of impact injuries. Replace cracked
wheels immediately!
7. 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.
8. Workpiece Contact : A heavy impact on a
grinding wheel or attempting too deep of a
cut can cause it to break or fly apart, causing
serious personal injuries. Avoid jamming the
workpiece into the wheel to reduce this risk.
9. 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.
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 creating a risk of eye injury.
ALWAYS wear eye protection when using
this machine.
2. Wheel Speed Rating : Wheels operated at
a faster speed than they are rated for may
break or fly apart and impact the operator
or bystanders. Before mounting a new
wheel, be sure the wheel RPM rating is
equal to or higher than the speed of the
grinder.
3. 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 serious entanglement injuries.
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.
Standing in the wheel path increases the
risk of impact injuries. To protect yourself,
always stand out of the wheel path when
turning the grinder ON.