Norton EZ Essentials 2025 NEW CANADA

SAFETY Coated Abrasive Do's and Don'ts

Coated Abrasive Disc and Wheel Safety Do’s and Don’ts Warning

Improper use may cause wheel breakage and serious injury. Comply with ANSI B7.7, OSHA and safety guide provided with the package. Always follow all manufacturer’s recommended procedures and safety instructions. Never exceed tool manufacturer’s maximum operating speed. 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. Lead Poisoning can develop as a result of inhalation and/or ingestion of the dust generated from sanding any product containing lead, including lead based paint. Lead Poisoning is an illness which can permanently damage the body’s physical, neurological and/or reproductive systems. Care must be taken to avoid the inhalation and/or ingestion of dust containing lead

DO’S

DON’TS

• DO read all manuals, operating instructions and warnings • DO read SDS for the disc/wheel and the work-piece material. • DO check all products for damage before mounting. • DO make sure the machine speed does not exceed the speed marked on the package or back up pad. • DO store products prior to use at 35 – 50% relative humidity and 60 – 80°F. • DO use the wheel guard provided with machine. Position it so it protects the operator and covers the wheel. • DO use recommended back up pad or mandrel for the product. • DO run wheels ONLY in direction of directional arrow stenciled on wheel and in core (except Unified Wheels, which can be run in either direction). • DO run discs/wheels in a protected area for one minute before grinding. • DO wear ANSI Z87+ safety glasses and face protection, if required. • DO wear safety shoes, arm guards, leather gloves and aprons. • DO employ dust controls and/or protective measures appropriate to the material being ground. • DO support work-piece firmly. • DO hold machine firmly in two hands. • DO stop the equipment at once if chattering or vibration occurs during use. Determine cause of the problem and correct before remounting. • DO ease the disc into the work piece at a 5-10o angle to the work piece surface.

• DON’T use products that have been dropped or damaged. • DON’T use on machines that do not show a MAX RPM speed.

INSPECT / STORAGE / SPEED

• DON’T remove or modify any guard. ALWAYS use a proper guard. • DON’T use excessive pressure when mounting a wheel. Tighten enough only to hold wheel firmly.

MOUNT / GUARD

• DON’T use products near bystanders if they are not wearing protective equipment.

PROTECT

• DON’T allow untrained people to handle, store, mount or use discs/wheels. • DON’T twist, jam or bend any wheel. • DON’T force or bump wheel so that the tool motor stalls. • DON’T use discs/wheels in the presence of combustible materials. • DON’T use disc/wheel for applications other than for which they were designed. Refer to ANSI B7.7.

OPERATE

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