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This is the content required for an introduction to our [[Bench Grinder|bench grinder]] - '''reading this does NOT replace the mandatory session with a [[tutor]]!''' It will make it a lot quicker though ;-) | This is the content required for an introduction to our [[Bench Grinder|bench grinder]] - '''reading this does NOT replace the mandatory session with a [[tutor]]!''' It will make it a lot quicker though ;-) | ||
Let's begin! First off, make sure you have read the machine's manual | Let's begin! First off, make sure you have read the machine's [http://files.voelkner.de/800000-824999/823939-an-01-de-Doppelschleifer_125mm.pdf manual]. | ||
== Safety == | == Safety == | ||
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=== Precautions === | === Precautions === | ||
* wear [[goggles]] to protect your eyes | * always wear [[goggles]] to protect your eyes | ||
* wear a proper [[Dust Mask|dust mask]] when | * depending on the work you have planned: | ||
* wear suitable [[gloves]] to prevent burns from sparks or the workpiece | ** wear a proper [[Dust Mask|dust mask]] if your material is harmful when inhaled | ||
** wear suitable [[gloves]] to prevent burns from sparks or the workpiece when you remove a lot of material | |||
** wear [[Ear Defenders|ear defenders]] if the noise level becomes uncomfortable | |||
* do not attempt to vacuum up sparks! The dust collection bag could catch fire | * do not attempt to vacuum up sparks! The dust collection bag could catch fire | ||
* do not attempt to grind aluminum | * do not attempt to grind aluminum | ||
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* use the tool rests whenever possible | * use the tool rests whenever possible | ||
* make use of the grinder's plastic spark guards, if available | * make use of the grinder's plastic spark guards, if available | ||
* do not force your workpiece on the grinding wheels, it will just overheat them and increase the risk of kickback | |||
[[Category:Introductions]] | [[Category:Introductions]] | ||
Revision as of 14:14, 23 September 2018
This page is INCOMPLETE and still missing some important information before it can be used as a resource. Please use the "Discussion" feature above or talk to one of the tutors if you would like to help improve it. Thanks!
This is the content required for an introduction to our bench grinder - reading this does NOT replace the mandatory session with a tutor! It will make it a lot quicker though ;-)
Let's begin! First off, make sure you have read the machine's manual.
Safety
Dangers
- generation of hot sparks that are expelled in varying directions
- sparks can fly far and deposit themselves as fine dust
- the workpiece heats up and stays hot for a while
- has no prevention of turning on after loss & restoration of power (keine Anlaufsicherung)
- metal dust can be a health hazard when inhaled
- aluminum can clog an abrasive wheel and cause it to overheat until it breaks
- the workpiece can get caught on the wheel and get jerked from your hand
Precautions
- always wear goggles to protect your eyes
- depending on the work you have planned:
- wear a proper dust mask if your material is harmful when inhaled
- wear suitable gloves to prevent burns from sparks or the workpiece when you remove a lot of material
- wear ear defenders if the noise level becomes uncomfortable
- do not attempt to vacuum up sparks! The dust collection bag could catch fire
- do not attempt to grind aluminum
- let the wheels get to full speed before you start grinding
- use the tool rests whenever possible
- make use of the grinder's plastic spark guards, if available
- do not force your workpiece on the grinding wheels, it will just overheat them and increase the risk of kickback
