2.1 SAFETY FEATURES
These tool grinders are supplied in accordance with the European Machinery Directive
2006/42/EC and subsequent amendments.
2.2 STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES
No volt overload push button starter, which will stop the machine if the motor
becomes overloaded or if a power failure is incurred. The machine will NOT restart
until the STOP button is released and START button pressed.
Automatic safety cut out when cabinet door is opened.
2.3 OPTIONAL SAFETY FEATURES
Foot stop switch and lockable triple pole isolator can be supplied if required.
2.4 VIBRATION
Hand Arm Vibration is a consideration with all off-hand operations. Whilst the idling
vibration generated is generally less than the 2.5m/s²(A8 target limit), though levels in
excess of this may be experienced by the operator.
Depending on the nature of the operation and load applied by the operator,
accelerations in the 3-5m/s²range are possible and in such cases, exposure times may
need to be reduced to meet the A8 (2.5m/s²) target, typically 5.5 hours for a level of
3m/s²and 2 hours for a level of 5m/s²maximum. However, due to the nature of these
machines exposure times tend to be limited and so it is likely that the A8 target can be
achieved in most cases.
In production environments, these values can only be determined by assessment in
operation by using hand arm monitoring equipment. The regular checking of wheels
etc... is highly recommended to prevent abnormal vibrations being experienced.
2.5 NOISE EMISSIONS
Under normal operating conditions the noise level is below 80dbA and ear protection is
not mandatory. However, depending on the consumables used and work piece material,
the noise level can in some cases rise above the 80dbA threshold, in which case ear
defenders are MANDATORY.
2.6 MANDATORY PPE
SAFETY GLASSES ARE
MANDATORY
EAR DEFENDERS ARE
MANDATORY
