Sioux Tools SDG10P - Manual (Page 2)

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Grinding metals creates sparks that can ignite flammable materials and vapors.
Only grind metals if the area is free of combustible or explosive materials or vapors.
Explosions and fire can cause injury.
Overspeeding wheels can explode.
Check the speed rating of the accessory or the speed printed on the wheel. This speed must be greater
than the nameplate speed of the grinder and the actual speed of the grinder as measured with a
tachometer. Do not exceed rated operating air pressure.
Exploding wheels can cause injury or death.
Excessive overhang reduces the safe operating speed of mounted wheels, causes wheels to “whip”, and
shafts to bend.
When using die grinders, keep overhang to a minimum. Refer to enclosed “SAFETY GUIDE FOR SIOUX
ABRASIVE WHEEL” for speed and overhang information.
“Whipping” wheels and bent shafts can cause injury.
Die grinders can generate unexpected movement.
Keep a firm grip on the tool at all times. Be sure your body position allows you to have control of the
tool at all times. Make sure your footing is secure. When possible, secure the work piece in a vice or
with clamps.
Unexpected tool movement can cause injury.
Using excessive force on a tool makes it hard to control.
Do not force tool.
Hard to control tool can cause injury.
Taping or wiring the throttle valve in the “ON” position will prevent the tool from shutting off if the tool should
jam or malfunction or if anything unexpected happens.
Do not wire or tape down the “On-Off” valve of any power tool.
Tools that are prevented from shutting off can cause injury.
Poorly maintained and lubricated tools can fail unexpectedly.
Keep tool properly lubricated and in good repair at all times. Use only Sioux Air Motor Oil No. 288. See
the tool’s information sheet to find out what other greases and oils to use. Do not drop the end of the
hose on the floor where it will pick up dirt and transport it into the tool. See information sheet for any
additional maintenance requirements.
Unexpected tool failures can cause injury.
Damaged grinding wheels can explode.
Check the wheel for damage before mounting, such as chips and cracks. Handle wheels carefully to
avoid dropping or bumping. Protect wheels from extremes of temperature and humidity. Check wheels
immediately after any unusual occurrence that may damage wheels. Check wheels daily. Hold tool
under bench or provide other protection when starting up a new wheel, a used wheel that has been
remounted, or at the beginning of an operation. Run at operating speed in this protected area for at
least one minute before applying to the work. No one shall stand in front of or in line with the wheel
during this test.
Exploding wheels can cause serious injury or death.
Collets, nuts and related equipment in poor shape or not the proper ones for the wheel or tool used can cause
wheels to malfunction. Grinding wheels not properly tightened can spin off.
Be certain that all collets, nuts and related equipment are in good shape, the proper ones for the
type and size of wheel being used, and are securely fastened. Tighten collet securely. Match wheel or
accessory shaft diameter to chuck or collet.
Grinding wheels that malfunction and spin off can cause injury.
Air hoses can come loose from power tools and whip.
Inspect and do not use tools with loose or damaged air hoses or fittings.
Whipping air hoses can cause injury.
Abnormal sounding or excessively vibrating grinders can indicate a hazard that could cause wheel to explode.
If the normal sound of the grinder changes, or if it vibrates excessively, shut it off immediately, remove
the wheel, and check speed with tachometer. Tool could be overspeeding or the wheel could be
damaged or not mounted properly.
Exploding wheels can cause injury or death.
Air hoses that are not oil resistant or are not rated for the working pressure can burst.
Make sure that all air hoses are oil resistant and rated for the working pressure.
Air hoses that burst can cause injury.