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Conduct a visual inspection of the tool before use Check the tool, including hoses or fittings, for signs of damage and replace defect parts if necessary. Check for cracks in the sockets, grinding wheels, chisels, etc., and replace damaged parts if required. |
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Before grinding, test the tool Test run the grinder in a protected area before starting work and after changing the wheel. Make sure that the space around is free from other people. |
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Check the free speed of the tool Make sure the measured speed at a pressure of 6.3 bar does not exceed the rated speed of the tool. Before checking the measured speed, always remove wheels, burrs, sockets, etc. |
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Maintain a safe work area Keep other people at a safe distance away from your workspace while you use the tools. Beware of hoses on the walking or work surface. Always direct exhaust air away from yourself and others. Never use an air tool in explosive atmospheres. Stay away from electric wiring because an air tool is not insulated for contact with electrical power sources. |
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Use the right accessories Always use the accessories recommended in the safety manual. Never use hand sockets with impact or ratchet wrenches. Never use a grinding wheel, burr, cone wheel, etc., marked with a speed lower than the speed of the grinder. Always disconnect the air tool before changing accessories |
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After work Always disconnect your air tool after use. |
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Wear safety gear Always use appropriate safety equipment, such as googles and earplugs. When required, wear gloves, apron and helmet. When working with materials that produce airborne particles, be sure to wear a dust mask or similar protective gear and use other equipment, such as dust extractors, to control exposure to harmful substances. |
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Safe hand tool operation is a fundamental tenet of PRO tool design. All of our tools have features that safeguard operators against work-related injuries and machine-related hazards. But the best way to ensure hand tool safety is to ensure that operators use the recommended safety practices. That is why each PRO tool comes with a safety and instruction manual that operators should read and follow when using our tools. For a copy of these manuals, contact your local PRO representative. For more information on safe power tool operation, please refer to the rules for tool safety from these two organizations: Safety Code for Portable Air Tools, ANSI B186.1 American National Standards Institute (ANSI) 11 W. 42nd St, 13th floor, New York, NY 10036. Further occupational health and safety information can be obtained from the following web sites:
http://www.osha.gov (USA)
http://europe.osha.eu.int (Europe)
http://www.osha.gov (USA)
http://europe.osha.eu.int (Europe)