Norton Industrial Applications Catalogue 2019 LR_115567

340 / Diamond Tools DIAMOND TOOLS DIAMOND TOOLS TECHNICAL INFORMATION DON’Ts Allow untrained people to use abrasives Use a product that is damaged or one which has been dropped Use a product if it cannot be properly identified Use a machine that is not in good working order or one with defective parts Force the abrasive onto the mounting device or modify the size of the mounting hole Exceed the maximum operating speed marked on the product Apply shock or excessive force to the product or let it overheat Use mounting flanges which are not clean & flat Tighten the mounting device excessively Start the machine until the guard is in place & fastened securely Continue to use a product if vibration occurs. True or replace it Grind on the part of the product which is not designed for the operation Start the machine with the workpiece in contact with the abrasive product Grind material for which the product is not designed Stop the abrasive by applying pressure to its surface, let it stop naturally Exceed permissible rotation speeds: refer to values engraved on product Use blades with missing segments or core cracks Use dry products marked for wet use Wear loose clothing, ties & jewellery SAFETY ADVICE DOs Read the safety instructions provided by the abrasives & equipment supplier Store abrasives in dry, frost-free conditions avoiding wide variations in temperature Ensure that the product is suitable for its purpose Handle, store & transport products with care Examine all products before mounting & periodically during blade use for possible defects or damage (core flatness, fatigue cracks, undercutting, arbor hole damage...) Check that correct mounting devices are used & that they are clean, undistorted and free from burrs Ensure that work rests are properly adjusted & secure Always use a correctly designed & adjusted guard (on the blade and belts) Ensure that the workpiece is secure Wear appropriate personal protective equipment at all times Avoid clogging & uneven wear to ensure that the product is working efficiently Ensure accordance between product direction arrow / machine rotation Ensure that all machines using abrasives meet the requirements of the current European machinery directives-CE Be aware of the hazards likely during the use of abrasives & observe the recommended precautions to be taken: • Bodily contact with the abrasive product at operating speed • Injury resulting from product breakage during use • Grinding debris, sparks, fumes & dust generated by the grinding process • Noise • Vibration