OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT

Equipment
Portable Angle Grinder
Type
Equipment
PG061414
Code
Location Practical Work Area

Operation Procedure:
1. Put on safety gear like goggles, long sleeves,
and full-face protection. One of the main
dangers of an angle grinder are flying debris,
including pieces breaking off of the tool's
attachments. Protect yourself with safety gear
so you don't catch a piece in your eye. Safety
goggles are good, but a full-face shield is
better. Also, protect your arms and hands with
work gloves and long sleeves.

2. Support the tool with both hands. Grasp

the handle with 1 hand. If your tool has a
dead- man switch, hold onto that with this
hand. A deadman's switch is one you must
continually hold in place while the tool is
on for it to work. Use your other hand to
hold the weight of the tool.

3. Let the grinder come to full speed

before applying it to the surface. Hit the
power button to turn it on. Whether you're
cutting, grinding, or sanding, allow it to
come up to speed to help you keep your
actions smooth and consistent. For
instance, if you're cutting through metal or
other materials, you'll get a better cut if the
cutting disc is at full speed first.

4. Move the angle grinder around

constantly when sanding or cleaning. Don't
keep the tool in one place when sanding,
as you could end up with gouges. For a
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smoother finish, move in a rotating motion
over the surface. If you're trying to smooth
or clean one particular area, don't hold it in
place; just move it around and over the
area until it's to your satisfaction.

5. Apply the tool with light pressure when

cutting or grinding. Let the tool do the work
for you. In fact, just hold the grinder on the
object, and the rotation will cut or grind for
you. If you press down too hard, you could
cause the tool to yank on the piece you're
working on, which in turn could make the
tool kick. When a tool kicks, it could lead to
injuries.

6. Use the correct angle for the wheel

attachment. For sanding, apply the tool at
a 5°-10° angle to the work surface. For
grinding, try a 15°-30° angle; make sure
you're using the flat part of the wheel when
using this attachment.

7. Keep the guard on no matter what you

do. The guard may get in the way on some
projects, but don't take it off. It provides
some protection from flying debris if the
wheel or attachment shatters. It's much
better for the guard to take the hit then
your torso or arms!

8. Check the grinder has stopped spinning

completely before putting it down. If the
wheel is still spinning at all, it can move
around on the surface you set it on. Apply
the braking system if yours has one to
make sure it's stopped. Otherwise, just
wait for it to come to a full stop.

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INSTALLATION
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MAINTENANCE
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NC II
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9. Unplug the tool when you're not using it.
You don't want the tool to come on
accidentally, and turning it off is not
enough. Unplug it from the wall so there's
no chance it could come on and harm you
or someone else.

Date Developed: Document No.

ELECTRICAL
June 2021
INSTALLATION
Issued by: Page
AND
Compiled by:
MAINTENANCE
Timothy John N. Mandia
NC II
Revision #