Do’s and Don'ts For Abrasive Grinding Wheel Safety

DO’S

DON’TS

• DO Always be careful when handling and storing wheels.

• Don't enlarge the mounting hole or try to push a wheel onto the machine. Get a different wheel if the one you have won't fit the machine.

• DO Make sure the machine's operating speed does not exceed the speed indicated on the wheel, its blotter, or its container.

• DON’T drive the wheel faster than the recommended maximum operating speed.

• DO adhere to ANSI guidelines and utilize mounting blotters.

• DON’T USE mounting flanges with bearing surfaces that aren't spotless, level, and smooth.

•  DO Verify that the mounting flanges are the proper diameter, relaxed where needed, and of equal size.

• DON’T turn on the equipment, before making sure the safety guard is installed correctly and securely.

• DO make sure to visually check all of the wheels for any damage before installing

• DON’T  use a wheel that has been dropped or seems to have been mistreated.

• DO Ensure that the work rest on the bench, pedestal, and floor stand grinders is properly adjusted.

• Don't overtighten the mounting nut.

•  DO Use a safety guard that at least covers half (1/2) of the abrasive wheel at all times.

• DON’T use a wheel on a machine that wasn't intended to use for that particular use.

• DO let newly installed wheels run at operating speed for at least a minute with the guard in place, before grinding.

• DON’T operate grinders without a MAX RPM speed indication.

• DO switch off the coolant before halting the wheel, to avoid creating an unbalanced situation.

• Don't grind the sides of straight, conventional, or Type 1 wheels.

•  DO READ the machine's directions, cautions, and manual.

• DON’T  let anyone who is not trained handle, mount, store, or even use wheels.

• Do abide by all applicable laws, both national and local.

• Don't remove or alter any guards. ALWAYS wear a suitable guard.

• DO always use safety glasses or another form of approved eye protection when cutting or grinding.

• DON'T use wheels, if there are combustible materials around

•  DO VERIFY that the machine arbor fits the wheel hole or threads properly.

• DON’T stand right in front of a cutting or grinding wheel when a machine is running.

• DO use two hands to firmly grip the grinder.

• DON’T stuff the wheel with tasks.

• Do read the safety data sheet for the workpiece and the wheel's materials.

• DON’T cut or grind anything that the wheel is not made to handle.