GENERAL INFORMATION Safety Basics
Improper use of abrasive products might cause grinding wheel breakage and serious injury. Comply with ANSI B7.1, OSHA and Safety Guide furnished with package. Don't overspeed, abuse, or drop wheel. Always use a guard, personal protective equipment and proper mounting procedures.
WARNING
Properly matched flanges
Mis-matched flanges – do not use
Safety Gloves Grinding applications are conducted in harsh environments. The use of proper fitting gloves is recommended.
Flanges When mounting most grinding wheels, use flanges of equal diameter and bearing surface. For exceptions, see ANSI B7.1.
Speeds Check machine spindle speed and speed listed on machine against safe maximum operating speed marked on the grinding wheel. Do not overspeed the wheel.
Hearing Protection Use of abrasive products can create elevated sound levels. Hearing protection must be worn where required.
Eye/Face Protection Always wear government- approved face and eye protection when using abrasive products.
Wheel Guard Always use the wheel guard as supplied by the machine manufacturer, in the proper position.
Do Not Use Damaged Wheel
Always check each wheel for cracks or damage before use. Never use a damaged wheel.
Dust Protection Exposure to dust generated from workpiece and/or abrasive materials can result in lung damage and/or other physical injury. Use dust capture or local exhaust as stated in the SDS. Wear government-approved respiratory protection and eye and skin protection. Failure to follow this warning can result in serious lung damage and/or physical injury. This is a general dust warning and does not cover specific situations. For more information, refer to the SDS dust warning provided with your products, and workpiece.
Safety Guides, SDS and Wheel Warning Messages Before using any abrasive materials, READ: • The Safety Guides
• Wheel Warning Messages • Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
All Norton products provide information pertaining to safe use. Please take the time to read it carefully. Contact suppliers of the workpiece and abrasive materials for copies of the SDS if one is not readily available. Norton abrasives SDS can be obtained on www.nortonabrasives.com
Please see pages 80 - 84 for additional safety information
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