Angle+Grinder

 **ALWAYS WEAR APPROPRIATE PPE WHEN USING THIS MACHINE**  **SAFETY FOR THIS MACHINE:**
 * DO NOT operate while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication
 * SECURE any loose fitting jewelry or clothing, tie back long hair - they can get caught in moving parts
 * DO NOT modify machine to cut without the safety devices. Guard should be used at all times
 * ALWAYS direct sparks toward the floor and away from other people and yourself. The sparks from a grinder can burn through coveralls including flame resistant (FR) coveralls
 * INSPECT the grinding wheel for cracks or flaws before use. If a crack of flaw is evident, the wheel must be replaced and the crack wheel must be discarded
 * AVOID bouncing the wheel or giving it rough treatment when in use. If this occurs during operation, stop the tool and inspect the wheel for damage
 * ALWAYS KNOW what type of metal you are grinding. Some metals give off toxic fumes and others may catch on fire
 * ALWAYS unplug this tool before changing discs or wheels
 * REFER to instruction manual for further information (see Instructor)





OTHER THINGS TO REMEMBER WHEN USING THIS MACHINE:
 * Always set this tool on its side when not in use or when grinding wheel is coasting to a stop
 * When using a depressed center grinding wheel, hold the angle grinder wrench so that an angle or about 10º exists between the wheel and the workpiece
 * Do not grind on the very edge of the wheel or use the grinder flat on the workpiece
 * Use either the adjustable wrench or grinder wrench to tighten or loosen the clamp nut while engaging the spindle lock

http://www.virginia.edu/art/studio/safety/sculpture/mstools/anglegrinder.htm

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