ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
- Avoid direct contact with the inserted tool during and after use as it can be hot or sharp.
- The maximum operating speed of the inserted tool shall equal or exceed the rated speed marked on the tool.
- Never mount a grinding wheel, cut-off wheel or router cutter on a die grinder. A grinding wheel that bursts can
cause very serious injury or death.
- Do not use mounted wheels which are chipped or cracked or which could have been dropped.
- Use only permitted inserted tools of the correct shaft diameter.
- Pay attention to the fact that the permitted speed of the mounted point has to be lowered due to the increase
of the length of the shaft between the end of the collet and the mounted point (overhang). Make sure that the minimum
gripping length of 10 mm is observed (see Figure 1 and the recommendations of the manufacturer of mounted points).
- Be aware of the risk of mismatching the diameter of the shaft of the mounted point and that of the collet.
Workplace hazards
-Slips, trips and falls are major causes of workplace injury. Be aware of slippery surfaces caused by use of the tool
and also of trip hazards caused by the air line or hydraulic hose.
- Proceed with care in unfamiliar surroundings. There can be hidden hazards, such as electricity or other utility
lines.
- The die grinder is not intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres and is not insulated against
contact with electric power.
- Ensure that there are no electrical cables, gas pipes, etc., which can cause a hazard if damaged by use of the
tool.
Dust and fume hazards
-Dust and fumes generated when using die grinders can cause ill health (for example cancer, birth defects,
asthma and/or dermatitis); risk assessment and implementation of appropriate controls for these hazards are essential.
- Risk assessment should include dust created by the use of the tool and the potential for disturbing existing
dust. -Operate and maintain the die grinder as recommended in these instructions, to minimize dust or fume emissions.
- Direct the exhaust so as to minimize disturbance of dust in a dust-filled environment.
- Where dust or fumes are created, the priority shall be to control them at the point of emission.
- All integral features or accessories for the collection, extraction or suppression of airborne dust or fumes
should be correctly used and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
- Select, maintain and replace the consumable/inserted tool as recommended in the instructions, to prevent an
unnecessary increase in dust or fumes.
- Use respiratory protection in accordance with the employer's instructions and as required by occupational
health and safety regulations.
- Working in certain materials creates emission of dust and fumes, causing a potentially explosive environment.
Noise hazards
-Exposure to high noise levels can cause permanent, disabling hearing loss and other problems, such as
tinnitus (ringing, buzzing, whistling or humming in the ears). Therefore, risk assessment and implementation of
appropriate controls for these hazards are essential.
- Appropriate controls to reduce the risk may include actions such as damping materials to prevent work pieces
from “ringing”.
- Use hearing protection in accordance with employer's instructions and as required by occupational health and
safety regulations.
- Operate and maintain the die grinder as recommended in the instruction handbook, to prevent an
unnecessary increase in the noise level.
- Select, maintain and replace the consumable/inserted tool as recommended in the instruction handbook, to
prevent an unnecessary increase in noise.
- If the die grinder has a silencer, always ensure that it is in place and in good working order when the die
grinder is being operated.
Vibration hazards
-Exposure to vibration can cause disabling damage to the nerves and blood supply of the hands and arms.
- Wear warm clothing when working in cold conditions and keep your hands warm and dry.
- If you experience numbness, tingling, pain or whitening of the skin in your fingers or hands, stop using the die
grinder, tell your employer and consult a physician.
- Operate and maintain the die grinder as recommended in the instruction handbook, to prevent an
unnecessary increase in vibration levels.
- Select, maintain and replace the consumable/inserted tool as recommended in the instruction handbook, to
prevent an unnecessary increase in vibration levels.
- Support the weight of the tool in a stand, tensioner or balancer if possible.
