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Yongtai (Zhengzhou) Abrasives Co., Ltd.

Safety Recommendations

· Important

The following information about safety should be used only as a guide. All products listed in this catalog shall be used in accordance with safety regulations set by OSHA and by the directive described by the American National Safety Institute B7.1, the Canadian Standard Association Safety Code B-173-5 and by the American Brush Manufacturers association covering: Speed, Safety Guards, Flanges, Mounting Procedures, General Operating Rules, Handling, Storage, and Inspection of General Machine Conditions.

· Warning

Avoid inhalation of dust generated by grinding and cutting operations. Exposure to dust may cause respiratory ailments as well as irritation to eyes and skin. In most cases, a greater hazard is the exposure to the dust / fumes from the base material being ground or paint or coatings applied to it. Use approved NIOSH or MSHA respirators, safety glasses or face shields, gloves and protective clothing. Provide adequate ventilation to eliminate dust or to maintain dust levels below the permissible exposure level for nuisance dust as classified by OSHA. Refer to Material Safety Data Sheet for further information. All operators must read and understand safety information thoroughly.

· Follow Safety Instructions

You must follow all operator and safety instructions, as well as all common safety practices which reduce the likelihood of physical injury.

· Follow Safety Instructions

Operate Wheels at Recommended Speeds: It is imperative that abrasive wheels be operated at recommended safe speeds. For safety reasons no abrasive wheel shall be operated at a speed greater than that indicated on the blotter or wheel.

Do's and Don'ts

Time of issue:2020-11-21 20:06:11

▶Do always handle and store wheels in a careful manner.

▶Do visually inspect all wheels before mounting for possible damage.

▶Do make sure operating speed of machine does not exceed speed marked on wheel, its blotter or container.

▶Do check mounting flanges for equal size, relieved as required & correct diameter.

▶Do use mounting blotters as required by ANSI standards.

▶Do be sure work rest is properly adjusted on bench, pedestal and floor stand grinders.

▶Do always use safety guard that covers a minimum of one-half (1/2) the abrasive wheel.

▶Do allow newly mounted wheels to run at operating speed, with guard in place, for at least one minute before grinding.

▶Do always wear safety glasses or some type of approved eye protection while grinding or cutting.

▶Do turn off coolant before stopping wheel to avoid creating an out of-balance condition.

▶Do follow common sense safety considerations.

▶Don't use a wheel that has been dropped or appears to have been abused.

▶Don't force a wheel onto the machine or alter the size of the mounting hole. If wheel won’t fit the machine, get one that will.

▶Don't ever exceed maximum operating speed established for the wheel.

▶Don't use mounting flanges on which the bearing surfaces are not clean, flat and smooth.

▶Don't tighten the mounting nut excessively.

▶Don't grind on the side of conventional, straight or Type 1 / Type 41 wheels.

▶Don't use a wheel on any machine that is not properly designed for the specific application of the wheel.

▶Don't start the machine until the safety guard is properly and securely in place.

▶Don't jam work into the wheel.

▶Don't stand directly in front of a grinding/cutting wheel whenever a machine is in operation.

▶Don't grind or cut material for which the wheel is not designed.

Terminology

Sample of Wheel Label

Standard Code of Specifications for wheels

Wheel Configurations

Recommended Machines