Coated Abrasives / 211 www.nortonabrasives.com SAFETY ADVICE DO’s Read the safety instructions provided by the abrasives and equipment supplier Store abrasives in dry, frost-free conditions avoiding wide variations in temperature Ensure that the product is suitable for its purpose Handle, store and transport products with care Disconnect the power to the machine before fitting the product Examine all products before mounting and periodically during use for possible defects or damage (core flatness, fatigue cracks, undercutting, arbor hole damage...) Check that correct mounting devices are used and that they are clean, undistorted and free from burrs Ensure that work rests are properly adjusted and secure Always use a correctly designed and adjusted guard (on belts) Ensure that the workpiece is secure Wear appropriate personal protective equipment at all times Avoid clogging and uneven wear to ensure that the product is working efficiently Ensure accordance between product direction arrow / machine rotation Ensure that all machines using abrasives meet the requirements of the current European machinery directives-CE Be aware of the hazards likely during the use of abrasives and observe the recommended precautions to be taken: • Bodily contact with the abrasive product at operating speed • Injury resulting from product breakage during use • Grinding debris, sparks, fumes and dust generated by the grinding process • Noise • Vibration DON’Ts Allow untrained people to use abrasives Use a product that is damaged Use a product if it cannot be properly identified Use a machine that is not in good working order or one with defective parts Force the abrasive onto the mounting device or modify the size of the mounting hole Exceed the maximum operating speed marked on the product Apply shock or excessive force to the product or let it overheat Use mounting flanges which are not clean and flat Tighten the mounting device excessively Start the machine until the guard is in place and fastened securely Continue to use a product if vibration occurs. Grind on the part of the product which is not designed for the operation Start the machine with the workpiece in contact with the abrasive product Grind material for which the product is not designed Stop the abrasive by applying pressure to its surface, let it stop naturally Wear loose clothing, ties and jewellery Use abrasive products near flammable materials For your safety you should ensure that you are fully aware of how to safely use abrasives COATED ABRASIVES
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