DO:

• Read the Safety documents published by relevant bodies: FEPA Safety code, Health and Safety authorities.

• Carefully inspect the products when received for defects: damaged packages, cracks.

• Handle with care and store in an appropriate place.

• Select he product suited to the application.

• Inspect the product before mounting on the machine: visual inspection and ring test when applicable.

• Make sure the product is adapted to the machine:
  dimensions

• maximum rotational frequency:

• machine max. RPM shall never exceed max. RPM marked on the wheel.

• Carefully mount on the machine following machine builder instructions and wheel marking.

• Install and close all safety devices: guards, screens etc.

• Start the machine and run it idle for at least 30 seconds, with all personnel away, every time a new or used wheel is mounted.

• Operate the machine according to machine and wheel instructions.

DON'T :

• Run a wheel at a rotational frequency higher that the maximum RPM marked on the wheel or its label.

• Force the wheel on the mounting device: machine shaft, flange spigot etc.

• Modify, enlarge, wheel bore.

• Grind on the side of a wheel which is not designed for this operation.

• Abuse a wheel with too much grinding pressure, shocks etc.

• Dress the wheel with an inadequate tool.

For more complete information see the safety recommendations for general applications or for hand held machines.