Bench Grinder Information Sheet Name: Date: Personal Protective Equipment Guidelines © Eye protection (safety glasses) must be worn at all times in the laboratory. Eye protection must meet a minimum standard of ANSI 287.1. Eye protection should provide both front and side protection. © Face shields, welding helmets, and hand-held shields must be worn over primary eye protection (safety glasses) + Hearing protection should be worn when the noise level exceeds 85 decibels (for example a portable circular saw operates at 105 decibels). ‘+ Ashop coat or coveralls are recommended to be worn at all times in the shop. No loose fitting clothing, frayed edges or rolled edges of garments, which could be caught in machinery or catch sparks should be worn. Take care to make sure that no flannel or oily garments are worn in the laboratory. © Complete coverage of the foot and non-flammable footwear (no nylon) are required in the laboratory settings. © Remove jewelry, eliminate loose clothing, and confine long hair. Operation Safety Guidelines Make sure all guards are in place and operating correctly. Avoid distraction. The tool rest must be adjusted to within 1/8” or less of the grinding wheels. Spark deflections must be adjusted to within 1/8” or less of the grinding wheel. Do not use grinding wheels when worn less than ¥ of their original diameter. Replace the wheel when worn to ¥2 of the original diameter. When the grinding wheel is worn to the paper washer it should be replaced. © For fast cutting action a course grit grinding wheel should be selected; for finish grinding, a fine grit grinding wheel should be used. The smaller the grit number the coarser the grinding wheel cut. A 60 grit grinding wheel is recommended for most tool fitting, Use the face of the grinding wheel only unless it is designed for grinding on the side. Inspect the grinding wheels for irregular wear or cracks before turning on the power. Stand to one side when starting the machine. Do not stand in direct line with the grinding wheel when using the grinder. Stand to the side so that if a piece of the grinder wheel is thrown off it will not hit you. Allow the grinder to come up to full speed before starting grinding operations. Hold the work piece against the grinding wheel firmly, so that it will not slip and cause your hand or finger to come in contact with the wheel. © Small work pieces should be held with “vise grip” type pliers. Rags or gloves should not be used to hold work pieces. © Make sure the operator can see the work well by keeping the safety shields clean and work lights functional. © Keep fingers a safe distance from moving grinding wheels. * To avoid overheating and damaging the grinding wheel, do not apply excessive pressure. The metal being ground should be moved back and forth across the grinding wheel to produce an even wear pattern. Do not continuously grind in one spot on the grinding wheel. Do not grind non-ferrous materials on the grinder. Stop the grinder if it clatters or vibrates excessively. This could be a danger signal that the wheel is out of balance. Cool the metal often enough so the temper is not removed. Make certain the grinder is turned off and has stopped rotating before leaving the operating zone.Bench Grinder Name: Date: SAFETY @ MOTOR SHIELD 3 <== ADJUSTABLE SPARK DEFLECT! @ ‘OR GRINDING WHEEL@— ADJUST ABLE ® @ WHEEL GUARD poor REST ONE EACH WHEEL) @ DUST CHUTE WATER POT @ Se :